Literature Major (B.A.)

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(39 credits required as per the following distribution)
A minor is required.

No English course except for ENGL 201 may double-count toward a major and minor in English, or toward a double major in English. This limitation does not apply to intersdisciplinary or certificate programs. Substitutions for required courses may be granted by permission of the English department chair or designee.

Core Courses (15 cr)

Literary Periods (12 cr)

As follows:

Pre-1800 literature (6 cr) chosen from:

Post-1800 British/Post-Colonial literature (3 cr) chosen from:

Post-1800 American literature (3 cr) chosen from:

Language (3 cr)

ENGL 244 - Intro to Language Study 3 cr
ENGL 345 - History of the English Lang 3 cr
[recommended]
ENGL 355 - Language in Society 3 cr
ENGL 360 - Grammar of Contemporary English 3 cr

Literary Genres (3 cr)

Literary Theory (3 cr)

Senior Seminar in Literary Studies (3 cr)

ENGL 499 - Senior Seminar in Literary Studies 3 cr