ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2007-2008
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4-8-2: English
The English major provides excellent pre-professional preparation to pursue careers in writing and journalism and for graduate study. The major offers students an opportunity to explore the various genres and rich heritage of English literature, to develop advanced skills in creative and expository writing, interpretation and literary criticism, listening, and oral communication, and to understand the history and structure of the English language.
Students interested in teaching English may earn an endorsement for licensure in secondary English by completing the English major and the appropriate requirements of the School of Education.
Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in English requires a minimum of 128 semester hours, including all general education courses, 12 hours of biblical studies, electives, and the following courses in the major:
ENG 202 American Literature I (3)
ENG 203 American Literature II (3)
ENG 204 British Literature I (3)
ENG 205 British Literature II (3)
ENG 230 Introduction to Creative Writing
(3)
ENG 310 The Novel (3)
ENG 340 Ethnic Writers (3)
ENG 405 Poetry Seminar (3)
ENG 410 History and Structure of the
English Language (3)
ENG 420 Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry
(3) or
ENG 430 Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction
(3)
ENG 440 Literary Criticism (3)
ENG 497 Special Topics (3)
Plus one course selected from the following:
ENG 307 Christian Writers Since 1950 (3)
ENG 320 Short Story (3)
ENG 330 Shakespeare (3)
ENG 360 World Literature (3)
ENG 380 Classic Christian Writers (3)
HUM 303 Great Books I (3)
HUM 304 Great Books II (3)
4-8-14: English Minor
ENG 202 American Literature I (3)
ENG 203 American Literature II (3)
ENG 204 British Literature I (3) or
ENG 205 British Literature II (3)
ENG 230 Introduction to Creative Writing
(3)
An additional six hours of 300- or 400-level English courses
Creative Writing Emphasis
The Creative Writing Emphasis is a unique opportunity for gifted students to develop writing skills in a flexible program of poetry and fiction. The Introduction to Creative Writing course, ENG 230, serves as a base for advanced coursework in poetry writing, ENG 420, and fiction, ENG 430. Students must also take ENG 435 Advanced Creative Writing Special Topics. Students must complete 12 hours of creative writing in this emphasis. Students may choose to contribute to or help produce the campus literary magazine Paragon.
Secondary Licensure in English
See the School of Education section of this catalog for details on this program.
