English

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in English

The English major is divided into four concentrations, each with its own student learning outcomes. Students majoring in English elect one of the four concentrations. To see the course requirements for each emphasis, see the section headings below.

Literature
Writing
Literature and Writing
Linguistics

LITERATURE CONCENTRATION (B.A.)

Literature Learning Outcomes

The literature concentration prepares students to pursue graduate work in English, as well as careers in fields such as the ministry, law, business and teaching. In the literature concentration, students sharpen their critical thinking, reading and writing skills as they analyze and write about American, British, classical and multicultural literature. Electives allow students to focus on specific authors, genres, periods and themes. The senior capstone course in literature enables students to research and write about a topic of their choice and to prepare for postgraduate options. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified in the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).

Literature requirement in core curriculum must include LIT2118 or LIT3145.
Biblical Worldview & Academic Disciplines requirement in core curriculum must include LTH4155 (WCE).
Recommended courses for general electives: ENG2215, ENG2216, ENG2217, ENG3246, ENG3247, ENG3805; additional course work in linguistics (ENG2226, ENG3125).

Required Courses		38 cr
LIT2105	Introduction to Literary Studies	4
LIT3125	Survey of American Literature	4
LIT3231	Survey of British Literature I	4
LIT3232	Survey of British Literature II	4
LIT3136	Shakespeare	2
LIT4146	Classic Literature: Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance	4
LIT4859	Senior Capstone: Literature [OCE]	2
LTH4155	Literary Theory (WCE) See Academic Disciplines requirement above
Select one of the following:
LIT2156	Contemporary Poetry	2
LIT2157	Contemporary Fiction	2
Select one of the following:
LIT3137	Chaucer	2
LIT3138	Milton	2
Select one of the following:
ENG2215	Writer's Style	2
ENG2116	Writing of Poetry	2
ENG2217	Writing of Fiction	2
Select one of the following:
LIT4225	Studies in American Literature	4
LIT4235	Studies in European Literature	4
Select one of the following:
ENG2226	Introduction to Linguistics	4
ENG3125	Advanced English Grammar: Syntax	4
English Electives		6 cr
Select from courses with ENG or LIT prefix. Choices must include 4 credits in a literature course.
Foreign Language		0–8 cr
Must achieve second semester of first-year language sequence or higher. See the catalog.

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WRITING CONCENTRATION (B.A./B.S.)

Writing Learning Outcomes

The writing concentration prepares students to pursue graduate work in English, as well as careers in fields such as technical writing, publishing and freelancing. In the writing concentration, students sharpen their critical thinking, reading and writing skills as they engage in three primary genres of writing: creative, expository and technical. Electives allow students to pursue the types of writing that most interest them. The senior capstone course in writing enables students to produce a portfolio and to gain experience writing in a specialized field. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified in the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).

B.A. option requires achieving 1002-level competency in an approved foreign language. See the catalog.
Literature requirement in core curriculum must include 4 credits from courses with a LIT prefix numbered 2000 or higher or SPA3325.
Biblical Worldview & Academic Disciplines requirement in core curriculum must include ENG4435 (WCE).
Recommended courses for general electives: JOU2061, PRL2085, and any upper-level JOU or LIT course.

Required Courses		42–46 cr
ENG2215	Writer's Style	2
ENG2216	Writing of Poetry	2
ENG2217	Writing of Fiction	2
ENG3125	Advanced English Grammar: Syntax	4
ENG3245	Writing for Magazines	2
ENG3246	Writing for Organizations	2
ENG3247	Technical Writing	2
ENG4435	Writing Theory and Ethics (WCE) See Academic Disciplines requirement above.
ENG4855	Senior Capstone: Writing [OCE]	2
DES1031	Introduction to Layout	2
LIT2105	Introduction to Literary Studies	4
Upper-level course(s) with LIT prefix (may include Honors Literature)		4
Select 12–14 credits from the following:
ENG2235	Editing and Proofreading	2
ENG2256	Advanced Writing of Poetry	2
ENG2257	Advanced Writing of Fiction	2
ENG3210	Christianity and Writing	2
ENG3219	Autobiographical Writing	2
ENG3248	Grant Writing	2
ENG3315	Online Help Authoring	2
ENG3316	Writing for Ministry and Profit	2
ENG3625	Advanced Writers Workshop	2
ENG3805	Writing Topics	2
CMC2241	Beginning Web Design	4
JOU2061	Writing for Mass Media	4
LIT Course	LIT2118 Multi-Ethnic American Literature LIT2156 Contemporary Poetry LIT2157 Contemporary Fiction LIT3145 Non-Western Contemporary Literature	2–4
Select 2-4 credits in practicum courses:
ENG4615	Literary Editing	1
ENG4995	Professional Experience	1–4
JOU2625 or JOU4625	Journalism Workshop	1
JOU2626 or JOU4626	Yearbook Workshop	1
CMC2241	Beginning Web Design	4
Note: No one course can fulfull two categories.
English Electives		6–10 cr
Select from courses with ENG, LIT, or LTH prefix. (ENG1105, 1825, 2205 and 2825 are not options.)

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LITERATURE AND WRITING CONCENTRATION (B.A./B.S.)

Literature and Writing Learning Outcomes

The literature and writing concentration prepares students to pursue graduate work in English, as well as careers in fields such as the ministry, law, business, teaching, technical writing, publishing and freelancing. In the literature and writing concentration, students sharpen their critical thinking, reading and writing skills as they analyze and write about literary texts and as they engage in three primary genres of writing: creative, expository and technical. Options within the required course offerings allow students to pursue areas that most interest them. Students choose between a literature or writing emphasis for their theory and capstone courses. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified in the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).

Literature requirement in core curriculum must include 4 credits from the following: LIT2118, LIT2156, LIT2157 and LIT3145.
Biblical Worldview & Academic Disciplines requirement in core curriculum must include ENG4435 (WCE) or LTH4155 (WCE).
B.A. option requires achieving 1002-level competency in an approved foreign language. See the catalog.

Required Courses		46–48 cr
ENG2215	Writer's Style	2
ENG2216	Writing of Poetry	2
ENG2217	Writing of Fiction	2
ENG3246	Writing for Organizations	2
ENG4435 or LTH4155	Writing Theory and Ethics (WCE) or Literary Theory (WCE) See Academic Disciplines requirement above.
DES1031	Introduction to Layout	2
LIT2105	Introduction to Literary Studies	4
LIT3125	Survey of American Literature	4
LIT4146	Classic Literature: Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance	4
Select one of the following:
ENG2226	Introduction to Linguistics	4
ENG3125	Advanced English Grammar: Syntax	4
Select one of the following:
LIT3231	Survey of British Literature I	4
LIT3232	Survey of British Literature II	4
Select four credits of the following:
LIT3136	Shakespeare	2
LIT3137	Chaucer	2
LIT3138	Milton	2
Select 6–8 credits of the following:
ENG2256	Advanced Writing of Poetry	2
ENG2257	Advanced Writing of Fiction	2
ENG3210	Christianity and Writing	2
ENG3219	Autobiographical Writing	2
ENG3245	Writing for Magazines	2
ENG3247	Technical Writing	2
ENG3248	Grant Writing	2
ENG3315	Online Help Authoring	2
ENG3316	Writing for Ministry and Profit	2
ENG3625	Advanced Writers Workshop	2
ENG3805	Writing Topics	2
ENG4995	Professional Experience	1–4
Select one of the following:
LIT4225	Studies in American Literature	4
LIT4235	Studies in European Literature	4
Select one of the following:
ENG4855	Senior Capstone: Writing [OCE]	2
LIT4859	Senior Capstone: Literature [OCE]	2
English Electives		4–6 credits
Select from courses with ENG, LIT or LTH prefix. (ENG1105, 1825, 2205 and 2825 are not options.)

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LINGUISTICS CONCENTRATION (B.A.)

Linguistics Learning Outcomes

The linguistics concentration prepares students to pursue graduate work in linguistics, as well as careers in fields such as intercultural studies, translation, anthropology and comparative studies. In the linguistics concentration, students sharpen their critical thinking, reading and writing skills as they examine core areas of linguistic studies (e.g., phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, theory of second language acquisition and sociolinguistics). Students will complete one summer of course work at SIL International at the University of North Dakota (SIL-UND). Electives allow students to pursue the subfields that most interest them. The senior capstone course in linguistics enables students to apply their knowledge as they participate in primary research. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified in the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).

Literature course in core curriculum must include LIT3145.
Social Science course in core curriculum: ANT2045.

Required Courses		28 cr
ENG2226	Introduction to Linguistics	4
ENG3125	Advanced English Grammar: Syntax	4
ESL3215	Language, School and Society (WCE)	4
ESL3315	Theory of Second Language Acquisition	4
ENG4425	Linguistic Research Methods	2
ENG4856	Senior Capstone in Linguistics (OCE)	2
Summer courses to be taken at SIL-UND
SIL4500	Articulatory Phonetics	2
SIL4520	Syntax and Morphology I	3
Select one course from the following at SIL-UND:
SIL4510	Phonology I	3
SIL4800	Learner-Directed Second Language Acquisition	3
SIL5100	Semantics and Pragmatics	3
Electives		8 cr
ENG4996	Linguistics Professional Experience	1–4
GEO1015	World Geography	4
ICS2015	World Religions	4
Upper level courses with ENG or LIT prefixes.
Study abroad credits as approved by the department.
Other language courses beyond language requirement.
Foreign Language		16 cr
Two years of college-level foreign language courses (must achieve end-of-second-year foreign language competency).

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Note: WCE= Written Communication Emphasis; OCE = Oral Communication Emphasis. See the catalog of explanation and prerequisites.

English

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in English

LITERATURE CONCENTRATION (B.A.)

Required Courses

English Electives

Foreign Language

WRITING CONCENTRATION (B.A./B.S.)

Required Courses

English Electives

LITERATURE AND WRITING CONCENTRATION (B.A./B.S.)

Required Courses

English Electives

LINGUISTICS CONCENTRATION (B.A.)

Required Courses

Electives

Foreign Language

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