English (B.A.) - J

Students in this program explore literature and language from critical, aesthetic, historical, linguistic and national perspectives. Opportunities to study creative writing and journalism are also components of the program.

Learning Outcomes for English Majors

The B.A. in English will:

Enable students to identify the major genres of literature, to recognize the features of each genre and to explore and evaluate different approaches to literary criticism and interpretation.
Introduce students to English, American and world literary traditions so that they will learn how literature both reflects and shapes intellectual, aesthetic and cultural life.
Develop students’ abilities to analyze and explicate literary texts so that they can identify themes and ideas and learn how formal literary devices affect meaning.
Prepare students for graduate study, for teaching secondary school English and for careers in the private sector or in government that require critical thinking and reading skills as well as skills in research and discourse analysis.

Required Courses

Introductory Core Courses (3 credits)

ENG 1310 - Introduction to Literature (J) Credit(s): 3

Introductory Survey Courses (9 credits)

(Choose three courses)

ENG 2171 - World Literature I Credit(s): 3
ENG 2172 - World Literature II Credit(s): 3
ENG 2281 - Survey of English Literature I Credit(s): 3
ENG 2282 - Survey of English Literature II Credit(s): 3
ENG 2321 - Survey of American Literature I Credit(s): 3
ENG 2322 - Survey of American Literature II Credit(s): 3
ENG 2510 - Women & Literature Credit(s): 3

Writing Courses (6 credits)

(Choose two courses)

ENG 2051 - Introduction to Journalism Credit(s): 3
ENG 2052 - News Publishing Credit(s): 3
ENG 2101 - Creative Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 3020 - Feature Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 3022 - Advanced News Publishing Credit(s): 3
ENG 3120 - Poetry Workshop Credit(s): 3
ENG 3130 - Fiction Workshop Credit(s): 3
ENG 3140 - The Creative Essay Credit(s): 3

Upper-level Specialty Courses in Literature, Language and Criticism (9 credits)

ENG 3565 - Shakespeare Credit(s): 3
ENG 4150 - Literary Criticism & Theory Credit(s): 3
ENG 4510 - Literary Research Tutorial Credit(s): 3

Additional Upper-level Specialty Courses in Literature, Language & Criticism (12 credits)

(Choose four courses)

ENG 3270 - Myth & Myth Making Credit(s): 3
ENG 3320 - The English Novel Credit(s): 3
ENG 3345 - Contemporary Canadian Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 3380 - British Romantic Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 3390 - Literature of the Grotesque Credit(s): 3
ENG 3395 - Satire in Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 3435 - Practical Grammar Credit(s): 3
ENG 3480 - Modern Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 3510 - Contemporary Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 3520 - American Poetry Credit(s): 3
ENG 3525 - Victorian Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 3530 - The American Novel Credit(s): 3
ENG 3580 - African American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 3680 - Linguistics & Language History Credit(s): 3
ENG 4720 - Seminar in Literature Credit(s): 3

Optional Thesis (3 credits)

ENG 4920 - Senior Thesis Credit(s): 3

Total: 39 credits (42 with thesis)

Secondary Teaching License in English

Students pursuing licensure endorsement to teach English in grades 7-12 must successfully complete either the English (B.A.) - J or the Creative Writing (B.F.A.) - J as well as specific teacher-education coursework and requirements. Please refer to the Secondary Teacher License Endorsement - J section for details.

Important:

In order to earn a degree, you must successfully complete all requirements for your major as listed here AND meet all other Degree Requirements , including the General Education Core Curriculum and NVU Graduation Standards .

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