Literature
B.A. in English Studies / Literature Concentration (61-65 credits)
English Studies majors choose among four concentrations: Integrated, Writing, Linguistics, and Literature.
LITERATURE TRACK MAJOR AND LITERATURE MINOR
Major: Foundation Courses (see below) plus Literature Concentration
Literature majors are recommended to take at least one of LIT 201/202 in Gen Ed
Core Courses:
Second Language: 8 credits at 100/200 level OR 4 credits at 203 or higher in chosen second language
LIT 301 Shakespeare
LIT 318 Introduction to Literary Study II
Choose four from:
LIT 204*-205-206 Survey of British Literature
LIT 253-254 Survey of American Literature
*must include LIT 204 if LIT 201 has been taken
Four additional upper-division LIT/ENG courses
*at least two from 400’s
Pick one:
LIT 439 Studies in US Minority Literature
LIT 443 Studies in World Literatures
Minor: (20 Credits)
Core Courses:
One 200-level literature course
LIT 317
Three upper-division LIT/ENG electives
**Students planning a minor in literature, linguistics or writing need to be aware of prerequisites for upper division courses. Students with a major in one of these areas and a minor in another, need to plan with an advisor additional classes in the minor to replace courses taken in the common core. Planning with an advisor is essential.
- Foundations Courses
- Literature Learning Outcomes
English Studies Foundations Courses
Before taking the Foundations courses, students should have the General Education writing requirement completed, and one lower-division Literature course before LIT 317 (LIT 201 or LIT 202 recommended)
ENG 498 Senior Capstone (1) [Not required for Language Arts Secondary Education majors]
LING 310 Introduction to Linguistics
LIT 317 Introduction to Literary Study I
WR 230 Introduction to Writing Studies
Learning Outcomes
- Develop familiarity with and appreciation for major authors, literary movements and genres and their place in the development of American, British, and other literatures.
- Apply theories and research methods to analyze and interpret literature.
- Analyze how literature relates to literary traditions and genres, culture, society and the individual.
Note: 300 level courses are not prerequisites for 400 level courses with corresponding numbers, but many 400 level courses require ENG 218 and one 300 level literature course as prerequisites. Consult catalog course descriptions for specific prerequisite requirements.
COURSE OPTIONS:
| American Literature | British Literature |
|---|---|
| ENG 331 American Literature to 1865 | ENG 301 Shakespeare |
| ENG 332 American Literature Since 1865 | ENG 320 Medieval British Literature |
| ENG 389 U.S. Minority Literature | ENG 321 Renaissance British Literature |
| ENG 407 Seminar [Variable Topics]* | ENG 323 British Literature 1660-1832 |
| ENG 432 Studies in American Literature | ENG 324 Victorian British Literature |
| ENG 447 Major Figures [Variable Topics] | ENG 325 20th Century British Literature |
| ENG 407 Seminar [Variable Topics] | |
| ENG 421 Studies in British Literature | |
| ENG 447 Major Figures [Variable Topics] | |
| Continental European Literature | Literary Theory |
| ENG 340 European Literature Before 1700 | ENG 318 Contemporary Literary Theory |
| ENG 341 European Literature After 1700 | ENG 418 Topics in Theory and Criticism |
| ENG 407 Seminar [Variable Topics] | ENG 465 Teaching Literature |
| ENG 441 Studies in Continental European Literature | |
| ENG 447 Major Figures [Variable Topics] | |
| Special Topics | Special Studies |
| ENG 380 The Bible as Literature | ENG 399 Special Studies |
| ENG 385 Folklore | ENG 406 Special Individual Studies |
| ENG 386 Form and Meaning in Film | ENG 409 Internship |
| ENG 387 Mythology | ENG 498 Senior Capstone |
| ENG 390 World Literatures | |
| ENG 465 Teaching Literature | |
| ENG 490 Studies in World Literatures |
*Consult schedule of classes for current courses here.
