The Bachelor of Arts in English is intended to meet the needs of students desiring a strong liberal arts background or of students planning to enter graduate or professional school or the work force. The Department’s curriculum for the English major is designed so that students:
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Develop advanced competence in spoken and written English.
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Analyze texts from multiple biblical, critical, theoretical, and/or creative perspectives and literary contexts.
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Apply research methods using primary and secondary sources for specific written purposes.
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Demonstrate preparedness for graduate and professional study, and/or discipline-related vocations.
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Demonstrate the ability to perform in all aspects of a dramatic production, including directing, acting, design, stage managing and publicity.
*All majors must take the required core courses and choose a concentration of courses listed below:
English Core Curriculum
Concentration: Performance Studies Courses
Minor Required
Free Electives
General Education Requirements
Majors and Minors must earn a minimum grade of C in college composition and all English and Language related courses.
Each course taken by the student may be applied to only one program: general education, major, minor or free electives.