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Beard, Carmichael, Carson, Czerwiec, Dixon, Donaldson, Donehower, Harris-Behling, Huang, Kitzes, Koepke, Koprince, Marshall, Nelson, O’Donnell (Chair), Robison, Weaver-Hightower, Williams and Wolfe
The English Major
Both literature in English and the English language are rewarding subjects of study in themselves. Language is the chief mode by which we perceive ourselves and the world; literature, like the other arts, is a way of finding coherence in experience, of giving it shape. The place of English studies among the liberal arts makes them a good foundation for careers of humane work in writing, teaching, publishing, business, librarianship, and the professions of law, medicine, the ministry, and diplomacy, among other fields.
The English major is designed to provide students with a common grounding in the methods of the discipline. These are diverse and include linguistic analysis, rhetorical analysis, and a variety of literary analytical techniques, taught in English 271 and 272. Through survey courses and courses in literature of an earlier historical period, majors gain a sense of the broader cultural, historical, and literary contexts in which acts of reading and writing take place. In addition, majors gain significant practice in disciplined reading, writing, and textual analysis, especially in 400-level courses.
While requirements for the major and suggested programs of study are described here, students are strongly encouraged to plan their major coursework in consultation with their English department advisers. Advisers can assist students in tailoring programs of study to students’ individual needs and plans.
The following is a listing of courses grouped
in categories to fulfill distribution requirements
for the major. At least 3 credits must be taken
in each of the following six categories.
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A. WITH MAJOR IN ENGLISH
Required 125 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 60 of which must be from a 4-year institution) including: |
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General Education Requirements (see University
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The Following Curriculum: |
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Major Requirements—36 credits, 20 of which must be at the 300- or 400-level. The following courses are required: |
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Engl 271, Reading and Writing About Texts: A writing-intensive intro- duction to English Studies offering practice in the conventions of analyz- ing texts and of writing literary analysis. (3 credits)
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Engl 272, Introduction to Literary Criticism: A writing-intensive course in which students are introduced to various schools of literary criticism.
(3 credits) |
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One of the two-course 300-level surveys (6 credits):
Engl 301 and 302 Survey of English Literature
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Engl 303 and 304 Survey of American Literature |
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One of the following courses that focus on literature of an earlier historical period (3 credits):
Engl 241 World Literature I
Engl 301 Survey of English Literature
(in addition to 303-304 for requirement #4)
Engl 303 Survey of American Literature
(in addition to 301-302 for requirement #3)
Engl 315 or 316 Shakespeare
Engl 402 Studies in Early Renaissance Literature
Engl 403 Studies in Colonial American Literature
Engl 404 Studies in Late Renaissance Literature
Engl 405 Studies in Restoration and 18th Century Literature
Engl 406 Studies in 19th Century Literature
Engl 415 Special Topics in Literature (when topic is appropriate;
consult your adviser) |
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At least two 400-level courses; 400-level courses require students to develop and complete significant independent research, writing, and/or professional projects.
Majors may complete the remaining English credits in any way they wish, with two stipulations:
• Engl 421 and Engl 422, the methods courses for English Education majors, may not count towards the English major.
• Twenty credits of English major coursework must be at the 300/400 level.
Required in other departments: Level IV proficiency in a language other than English. |
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The English Department encourages majors to take an active role in choosing courses that develop their individual interests and capacities. To help majors tailor course choices to specific interests, here are three sample plans that may help in designing a program of study beyond the major requirements: |
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Scenario One: You are interested in writing and publishing. Include courses from this list: Engl 226, Introduction to Creative Writing; Engl 306, Creative Writing: Fiction; Engl 307, Creative Writing: Poetry; Engl 308, Advanced Composition I; Engl 408, Advanced Composition II; Engl 413, The Art of Writing: Fiction; Engl 414, The Art of Writing: Poetry; and Engl 417, Special Topics in Language (topics rotate and may be repeated with different topics).
Scenario Two: You would like to focus on linguistics (the study of language, including teaching English as a second language, computer languages, translation, etc.) Include courses from this list: Engl 209, Introduction to Linguistics; Engl 309, Modern Grammar; Engl 370, Language and Culture (topics rotate and may be repeated with different topics); Engl 417, Special Topics in Language (topics rotate and may be repeated with different topics); Engl 418, Second Language Acquisition; Engl 419, Teaching English as a Second Language; Engl 442, History of the English Language. Note: Related language and linguistics courses are taught in the summer through the Summer Institute of Linguistics. A maximum of 10 credits of these courses may be applied to the English major. Students considering graduate work in language and linguistics are urged to study more than one foreign language.
Scenario Three: You are considering attending graduate school in English, another discipline or law school. Include courses from this list: Engl 372, Literary Theory (topics rotate and may be repeated with different topics); Engl 320/321/322/330/331/332, studies in particular genres (topics rotate and may be repeated with different topics); Engl 401/403/404/405/406/407, advanced study in particular genres or periods (topics rotate and may be repeated with different topics); Engl 408, Advanced Composition II; Engl 415, Special Topics in Literature (topics rotate and may be repeated with different topics).
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B.A. WITH MAJOR IN ENGLISH
Teacher Licensure
Through a partnership with the College of Education and Human Development, and the Department of Teaching and Learning, students may seek secondary licensure in English. The following program of study must be completed: |
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The English major (described above), including level-four proficiency in a foreign language, 3 hours of speech, and 3 hours of developmental reading, e.g., T&L 409 or English 359. (For Middle School licensure, 6 hours of developmental reading are required, including T&L 409.) English 421 and 422 do not count toward the 36-hour English major.
Students are advised to create a major in which courses that satisfy the demands of a career in secondary teaching are balanced against the broader range of courses offered by the Department.
Required in the major: English 309 and either English 308 or 408.
Recommended in the major: English 209, 301, 302, 303, 304, 315, 316, 357, 359 and 365. |
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Admission to the Secondary Program, normally while taking T&L 325. (See College of Education and Human Development for admission and licensing requirements). |
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The Program in Secondary Education, to
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T&L 325 |
Exploring Teaching in Secondary Schools |
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T&L 345 |
Curriculum Development and Instruction |
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T&L 350 |
Development and Education of Adolescents |
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T&L 386 |
Field Experience (optional) |
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T&L 390 |
Special
Topic (developmental reading course is
one option of several) |
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ENGL 421 |
Methods and Materials of Teaching Middle and Secondary
School Writing and Language (spring only) |
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ENGL 422 |
Methods and Materials of Teaching Middle and Secondary
School Literature and Reading (fall only) |
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T&L 433 |
Multicultural Education |
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T&L 460 |
Microteaching |
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T&L 486 |
Field Experience |
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T&L 487 |
A full semester of student teaching, normally
taken during the semester of graduation |
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T&L 488 |
Senior Seminar |
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English majors seeking secondary licensure must have an adviser in both the English Department and the Department of Teaching and Learning.
Students planning to teach in Minnesota are required to take one course in Middle Level Education. |
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MINOR IN ENGLISH |
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Required: 20 hours, including 5-6 hours
of introductory literature, preferably: |
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Engl 271 |
Literary Analysis I |
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Engl 272 |
Literary Analysis II |
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English electives numbered 300 or above |
(14-15) |
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Students seeking secondary certification
in another discipline who wish to achieve
a minor in English should take the following
courses as part of the minor: English 309
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Courses
110. College Composition I. 3 credits. Immersion in college-level critical reading and expository writing, emphasizing revision and careful preparation of manuscripts. Does not apply to English major or minor. F,S
120. College Composition II. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Engl 110. Continues the work of College Composition I but emphasizing the production of college-level research and writing. Does not apply to English major or minor. F,S
125. Technical and Business Writing. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Engl 110. Continues the work of College Composition I but emphasizing the production of college-level research and writing applicable to business and technical fields. Does not apply to English major or minor. F,S
209. Introduction to Linguistics. 3 credits. An introduction to the nature of language, phonology, grammar, semantics, and historical, geographical, social, and developmental aspects of language. F,S
225. Introduction to Film. 3 credits. The study of film drama, concentrating on appreciation and evaluation of motion pictures. F,S
226. Introduction to Creative Writing. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Engl 110, 120 or 125 or instructor’s permission. An introduction to the types and basic principles of creative writing, taught through a combination of class discussion and practice-writing. F,S
227. Introduction to Literature and Culture. 3 credits. A course with alternating topics that asks students to read literary texts of a variety of genres. The course may emphasize form and texts from various historical periods as it introduces students to the pleasures of analyzing text and culture. F, S
241, 242. World Literature I & II. 6 credits. Great literature of western Europe, or in the European tradition, studied with emphasis upon intellectual and cultural values. F,S
265. Native American Literature. 3 credits. Writings by and about American Indians, studied for understanding and critical appreciation. S
271. Reading and Writing About Texts. 3 credits. A writing-intensive introduction to English Studies offering practice in the conventions of analyzing texts and of writing literary analysis. Required of English majors. F, S
272. Introduction to Literary Criticism. 3 credits. A writing-intensive course that introduces students to various schools of literary criticism. Required of English majors. F, S
299. Special Topics. 1-4 credits. Repeatable when topics vary. A course for undergraduate students, on topics varying from term to term. F,S
301, 302. Survey of English Literature. 6 credits. English literature from its beginnings to the twenty-first century. F,S
303, 304. Survey of American Literature. 6 credits. The literature of the United States from its beginnings to the twenty-first century. F,S
306. Creative Writing: Fiction. 3 credits. Prerequisite. Engl 226 or instructor’s permission. Intermediate-level study and practice of fiction-writing. F,S
307. Creative Writing: Poetry. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Engl 226 or instructor’s permission. Intermediate-level study and practice of poetry-writing. F,S
308. Advanced Composition I. 3 credits. Prerequisite: English 120 or permission of department. Advanced writing. Emphasis on the rhetorical effectiveness and style. F,S
309. Modern Grammar. 3 credits. Various approaches to the structure of modern English, with emphasis on dialect variation and applications to the problems of teaching. F
315, 316. Shakespeare. 6 credits. Shakespeare’s works studied in chronological sequence. F,S
320. Studies in American Fiction. 3 credits. Repeatable when topics vary. F
321. Studies in American Poetry. 3 credits. Repeatable when topics vary. F
322. Studies in American Drama. 3 credits. Repeatable when topics vary. S
330. Studies in English Fiction. 3 credits. Repeatable when topics vary. S
331. Studies in English Poetry. 3 credits. Repeatable when topics vary. S
332. Studies in English Drama. 3 credits. Repeatable when topics vary. F
357. Women Writers and Readers. 3 credits. Literature by and about women, examining the social, historical, and aesthetic significance of the works. Repeatable when topics vary. F,S
359. Young Adult Literature. 3 credits. The study of literature for and about young adults (from the middle school through the high school years), examining the social, historical, and aesthetic significance of the works. S/2
365. Black American Writers. 3 credits. Writing by Black Americans studied for understanding and critical appreciation. S
369. Literature and Culture. 3 credits. Repeatable when topics vary. The study of literature in its cultural context. F,S
370. Language and Culture. 3 credits. Prerequisite: English 209. Interaction of language with other cultural subsystems. (Same course as Anthropology 370.) S
372. Literary Theory. 3 credits. Prior course recommended: English 272. An exploration of particular writers of, approaches to, or debates within literary theory and criticism. Topic varies by semester. F, S
397. Cooperative Education. 1-8 credits, repeatable to 15. Prerequisites: 15 credits completed in English; 2.5 GPA; 2.75 GPA in English. A course designed to offer English majors work experience related to their disciplinary training in close reading, careful writing, and interpretative analysis. S/U grading only. F,S,SS
398. Independent Study. 1-4 credits. For English majors only. Prerequisite: Written consent of the department. Supervised independent study. Only 6 hours may apply to the 36-hour English major. F,S
401. Studies in Medieval Literature. 3 credits. A course in the literature of England in the medieval period. Repeatable when topics vary. F/2
403. Studies in Colonial American Literature. 3 credits. A course in the literature of America in the colonial period. Repeatable when topics vary. F/2
404. Studies in Renaissance Literature. 3 credits. A course in the literature of the English Renaissance. Repeatable when topics vary. F/2, S/2
405. Studies in Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature. 3 credits. A course in the English literature of the Restoration and 18th century. Repeatable when topics vary. S/2
406. Studies in Nineteenth Century Literature. 3 credits. A course in literature in English of the 19th Century. Repeatable when topics vary. F,S
407. Studies in Twentieth Century Literature. 3 credits. A course in literature in English of the 20th Century. Repeatable when topics vary. F,S
408. Advanced Composition II. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Engl 120 or permission of department. Engl 308 recommended. Intensive work in advanced writing in English Studies or other professional fields. S
409. Art of the Cinematic Drama. 3 credits. Prerequisite: English 225. An investigation of the aesthetics of the film drama with a concentration on the theory and evaluation of the medium. This course examines the relationship of the verbal and visual arts. Repeatable when topics vary. S
413. The Art of Writing: Poetry. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Engl 307 or instructor’s permission. Continues the work of Engl 307, Creative Writing: Poetry, at the advanced level. F
414. The Art of Writing: Fiction. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Engl 306 or instructor’s permission. Continues the work of Engl 306, Creative Writing: Fiction, at the advanced level. S
415. Special Topics in Literature. 1-4 credits. A course for advanced students on topics varying from year to year. Repeatable. S
417. Special Topics in Language. 1-4 credits. A course for advanced students on topics varying from year to year. Repeatable. F
418. Second Language Acquisition. 3 credits. Prerequisite: English 209. This course focuses on recent second language acquisition (SLA) research findings from the areas of linguistics, psychology, education, and communication and on how to relate these findings to language learning and teaching. S
419. Teaching English as a Second Language. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Engl 209. An introduction to the principles of teaching English as a second language, with special attention to tutoring. F
421. Methods and Materials for Middle and Secondary School Writing and Language. 3 credits. Prerequisites: T&L 325 and T&L 345. Pre- or corequisite: T&L 486. Various teaching methods, strategies and materials used in teaching middle and secondary school English writing and language. For English Education majors only. S
422. Methods and Materials of Teaching Middle and Secondary School Literature and Reading. 3 credits. Prerequisites: T&L 325 and T&L 345. Pre- or corequisite: T&L 486. Various teaching methods, strategies and materials used in teaching middle and secondary school English literature and reading. For English Education majors only. F
442. History of the English Language. 3 credits. The development of the language from the earliest times to the present. This course is recommended for all prospective English teachers. S
489. Senior Honors Thesis. 1 to 8 credits; total not to exceed 9. Prerequisite: consent of the Department and approval of the Honors Committee. Supervised independent study culminating in a thesis. F,S |
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