Bachelor of Arts in English - Literature Concentration

Thirty credits in English beyond the first year writing courses are required for a major in English. Students completing a B.A. in English must complete the University Core Curriculum, the English Core, and the requirements for one of the concentrations in English (concentration in literature or concentration in writing). English Core 15 credits These courses develop foundational knowledge and skills and provide context for literary periods, cultures and genres. ENGL 2200 - Studies in Literature One survey course in early-period literature. Choose from: ENGL 2201 - Early World Literature ENGL 2211 - Early British Writers ENGL 2213 - Early American Writers One course in modern-period literature. Choose from: ENGL 2202 - Modern World Literature ENGL 2212 - Modern British Writers ENGL 2214 - Modern American Writers One course that emphasizes the literature of an ethnic or cultural group. Choose from: ENGL 2217 - African-Amer Literature I ENGL 2218 - African-Amer Literature II ENGL 2262 - Immigrant Literature ENGL 3325 - Irish Literature ENGL 4406 - International Literature - Russia ENGL 4407 - International Literature - France ENGL 4408 - International Literature - Germany ENGL 4409 - International Literature - Spain Special Topics (relevant to this category-consult an English Department advisor) One writing course from the 2000 level or higher. Choose from: ENGL 2220 - Writing for Business and Industry ENGL 2225 - Technical Writing and Presentation ENGL 2251 - Narrative Nonfiction ENGL 2267 - Introduction to Creative Writing ENGL 2277 - Poetic Form and Formal Experimentation ENGL 2287 - Story Structure and Narrative Form ENGL 2270 - Advanced Essay Workshop ENGL 3345 - Advanced Poetry Workshop ENGL 3355 - Advanced Fiction Workshop Special Topics (relevant to this category-consult and English Department advisor) Concentration in Literature The literature concentration requires five additional literature courses, at least three of which are 3000-level or higher. 15 credits. Plus, 51 credits of free electives