48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Three concentrations are offered to English majors at UT. The general literature option features a wide range of courses in English, American, and Global literature and literary criticism. Students interested in writing and/or editing careers may choose from the general writing or creative writing concentrations. Students may also earn Honors or a minor in English. UT’s English department also offers master’s programs in Literature and English as a Second Language (ESL). Requirements for the Undergraduate Major in English The English major offers two concentrations: General Literature and Creative Writing Both concentrations require a minimum of 36 credit hours, and the major core is required of both concentrations. These courses are offered at least once a year. ENGL 3790: Foundations of Literary Study. ENGL 3670: Literature of Postcolonial, Diasporic, and Non-White Communities ENGL 3810: Shakespeare. Specific concentration requirements: General Literature Concentration: English Major Core as above (9 credits) ENGL 3600: American Literary Traditions OR ENGL 3610 British Literary Traditions (3 credits) One 4000-level course in British literature before 1800 (3 credits) One 4000-level course in British literature after 1800 (3 credits) One 4000-level course in American literature (3 credits) One 4000-level course examining single author in depth (3 credits) Four 3000-4000 level ENGL electives (12 credits)
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Three concentrations are offered to English majors at UT. The general literature option features a wide range of courses in English, American, and Global literature and literary criticism. Students interested in writing and/or editing careers may choose from the general writing or creative writing concentrations. Students may also earn Honors or a minor in English. UT’s English department also offers master’s programs in Literature and English as a Second Language (ESL). Requirements for the Undergraduate Major in English The English major offers two concentrations: General Literature and Creative Writing Both concentrations require a minimum of 36 credit hours, and the major core is required of both concentrations. These courses are offered at least once a year. ENGL 3790: Foundations of Literary Study. ENGL 3670: Literature of Postcolonial, Diasporic, and Non-White Communities ENGL 3810: Shakespeare. Specific concentration requirements: General Literature Concentration: English Major Core as above (9 credits) ENGL 3600: American Literary Traditions OR ENGL 3610 British Literary Traditions (3 credits) One 4000-level course in British literature before 1800 (3 credits) One 4000-level course in British literature after 1800 (3 credits) One 4000-level course in American literature (3 credits) One 4000-level course examining single author in depth (3 credits) Four 3000-4000 level ENGL electives (12 credits)
Admission Requirements
6.5+
110+
80+
58+
A freshman student must have never attended a college/university after secondary/high school graduation. Students who have taken post-secondary (college) courses while enrolled in high school are considered first-time freshmen. Students need a minimum 2.5GPA average. International students should have a minimum international TOEFL score of 500 on the paper-based test.
48 Months
Jan-2000
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