English
The English concentration provides a broad understanding of literature and cultivates skills in critical and creative writing. Students may choose one of two options within the English concentration: Literature or Creative Writing.
Concentration Requirements:
Option 1: Literature
The Literature option provides a broad background in British and American literature, some exposure to non-Western and diverse literatures, and training in the critical skill of reading, interpretation, and analysis.
| Introduction to Literature | 3 cr |
| Survey of British Literature I or II | 3 cr |
| ENG 209: Survey of American Literature I or II | 3 cr |
| Non-Western Literature | 3 cr |
| ENG 319: Literary Theory | 3 cr |
| ENG 320: Shakespeare | 3 cr |
| Literature of Diversity | 3 cr |
| Literature Electives* | 15 cr |
| ENG 499: Capstone | 3 cr |
* Electives may be used for the upper level credits and for an area of emphasis.Up to one 3-credit writing course can be used and an elective.
Option 2: Creative Writing
The Creative Writing option combines the above areas with technical mastery of various writing genres.
| Introduction to Literature | 3 cr |
| Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 cr |
| Survey of British Literature I or II | 3 cr |
| ENG 209: Survey of American Literature I or II | 3 cr |
| Non-Western Literature | 3 cr |
| ENG 319: Literary Theory | 3 cr |
| ENG 320: Shakespeare | 3 cr |
| Literature of Diversity | 3 cr |
| Creative Writing Electives* | 12 cr |
| ENG 499: Capstone | 3 cr |
* Electives may be used for the upper level credits and for an area of emphasis.
Prerequisites:
- ENG101: English Composition 1
- ENG 102: English Composition 2
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate with a concentration in English with a focus in Literature, will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of literary history and traditions in British, America, and world literature;
- explain the foundational elements of literary analysis, such as plot, setting, character, point of view, theme, and cultural expectations;
- explain traditional literary genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and prose essays;
- demonstrate and understanding of literary criticism.
Students who graduate with a concentration in English with a focus in Creative Writing, will be able to:
- identify and demonstrate knowledge of various techniques of creative writing;
- produce creative stories, poems, plays, or essays in the form, style, grammar, length, and writing level appropriate for the literary context.