Curriculum in English (B.A. Degree)

Freshman Year

Hours

English Composition (Engl 1013, 1023) 1
6
The curriculum to the left becomes effective Summer I, 2004. Any student who will graduate after that date may use this curriculum.

Social Sciences1
6

Science1
4

Algebra for General Education1
3

Foreign Language 2
8

Physical Education Activities
2
In addition to preparing students for graduate study in English, comparative literature, TESL, and communication, the B.A. in English is an excellent pre-law degree.

Elective4
3

32

Sophomore Year
Hours

Social Science 1
6

Fine Arts 1
3

Science1
4

Foreign Language 2
8

Advanced Composition (ENGL 2063)
3
Systems of Grammar (ENGL 3013) or Intro to Linguistics (ENGL 3023)
3

English Electives3
3

Humanities1
3

33

Junior Year
Hours

American Literture to 1900 (ENGL 3313)
3

Modern American Literature (Engl 3323)
3

British Literature to 1800 (ENGL 3413)
3

British Literature since 1800 (ENGL 3423)
3

English electives 3
9

Electives4
9
With 35 hours of true electives, the flexible B.A. in English permits students to add minors or even second majors without extending their study beyond the usual four years.

30

Senior Year
Hours

English Elective (3000-4000)
6

Electives 4
23

29


1. See appropriate alternaitves or substitutions in General Education requirements.
2. All minimum college hours (at least four semesters) should be in one language. Students with previous study in a foreign language should refer to Foreign Language Advanced Placement and Credit under Credit By Examination.
3. Any 2-4000 level English courses excluding English 2003, 2013, 2113, 2173, 2881, and 4881-4.
4. Electives must include sufficient upper-level courses to result in a total of 40 hours at the 3000-4000 level.

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