English Major, Rhetoric and Writing Emphasis, B.A./B.S.

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English Major

42 hours

Notes: (1) English majors are normally expected to use HUM 241-242 The Western Tradition in Literature I-II to fulfill Category C4: Western Culture in the University Core Curriculum. (2) ENG 101 and ENG 201 do not fulfill any requirements for any major or minor in English or English teaching.

English Courses

Shared Core

All English majors are required to complete a 12-hour shared core of courses:

ENG 205 - Introduction to English Studies and Ways of Reading Credits: 3
ENG 255 - Introduction to British Literary History Credits: 3
ENG 265 - Introduction to American Literary History Credits: 3
ENG 301 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3

Shared Electives

All English majors are required to complete nine hours of shared electives at the 300 and 400 level:

Bachelor of Science Degree in English with Rhetoric and Writing Emphasis

This program is identical to the Bachelor of Arts Degree in English with Rhetoric and Writing Emphasis, except no non-English modern or classical language is required.

Bachelor of Arts Degree in English with Rhetoric and Writing Emphasis

(requires a non-English modern or classical language)

Specific Required Courses (21 hours)

(300-400 level) as follows:

Craft Courses (12-15 hours)

ENG 316 - Critical and Investigative Writing Credits: 3
ENG 411 - Writing in the Digital Age Credits: 3
ENG 412 - Writing for the Professions Credits: 3
ENG 414 - Intercultural Technical Writing Credits: 3
ENG 491 - The Writer at Work Credits: 3
and other courses as designated by the English Department.

Theory Courses (3-6 hours)

ENG 413 - Theory in Rhetoric and Writing Credits: 3
ENG 415 - History of Rhetoric Credits: 3
ENG 416 - Contemporary Issues in Rhetoric Credits: 3
ENG 448 - Literary Criticism and Theory Credits: 3

Open English Electives (3-6 hours)

If needed to total 21 hours of electives; ENG 302 may not be selected as an elective.