Literature Major (B.A.)

Language (3 credits required)

• ENGL 244 - Introduction to Language Study 3 cr
• ENGL 345 - History of the English Language 3 cr
• ENGL 355 - Language in Society 3 cr

American Literature (3 credits required)

• ENGL 307 - Ethnic Literature in the U.S. 3 cr
• ENGL 341 - Contemporary American Fiction 3 cr
• ENGL 441 - Topics in 19th Century American Literature 3 cr
• ENGL 442 - Topics in 20th Century American Literature 3 cr

Literary Genres (3 credits required)

• ENGL 334 - Studies in Poetry 3 cr
• ENGL 336 - Studies in Fiction 3 cr
• ENGL 338 - Studies in Drama 3 cr

Literary Periods (6 credits required from two different courses)

• ENGL 410 - Medieval & Early Modern Literature 3 cr
• ENGL 426 - Topics in 17th & 18th Century Literature 3 cr
• ENGL 431 - Topics in 19th Century British Literature 3 cr
• ENGL 434 - Topics in 20th Century British & Post-Colonial Literature 3 cr

Single Author (3 credits required)

• ENGL 415 - Seminar in Selected Author Prior to 1800 3 cr
• ENGL 417 - Seminar in Selected Author Post 1800 3 cr

Theory (3 credits required)

• ENGL 372 - History of Literary Criticism 3 cr
• ENGL 373 - Literary Theory 3 cr
• ENGL 480 - Studies in Rhetoric 3 cr

Electives (3 credits required)

Majors are required to choose 3 credits in any 200-400 level English course and may include 500 level graduate courses with permission of the instructor; topical courses [ENGL 334, ENGL 441, ENGL 415, etc] may be repeated for elective credit under a different title.