Bachelor of Arts in English, Literature Concentration
The Literature concentration combines coursework in American, English, and comparative literature. You'll learn to think critically and communicate with clarity while enlarging your experience of being in the world.
Our literary and arts journal Lines from the Middle of Nowhere gives you the chance to participate in all stages of the publishing process. You'll also have opportunities to attend conferences and exchange ideas with students across the country.
Program Summary: 120 Credit Hours
English Core Courses: 27 Credit Hours
- ENG 126 Introduction to Literature
- ENG 251 Survey of American Literature I
- ENG 252 Survey of American Literature II
- ENG 261 Survey of British Literature I
- ENG 262 Survey of British Literature II
- ENG 307 Introduction to Literary Analysis and Theory
- ENG 446 Advanced Composition
- ENG 482 English Grammar
- ENG 683 History of the English Language
- ENG 099 Senior Portfolio
Literature Concentration Requirements: 15 Credit Hours; 9 must be at 600 level
- ENG 125 World Literature and the Human Experience
- ENG 325 Ideal Societies in Fiction
- ENG 327 Literature Matters (may take twice)
- ENG 601 Topics in English
- ENG 625 Theories of Literature
- ENG 631 Literature, Sustainability, and the Natural World
- ENG 632 Early British Literature
- ENG 652 Studies in American Literary Periods
- ENG 653 Studies in American Literary Genres
- ENG 654 Major American Authors
- ENG 655 Regional Literature of the US
- ENG 662 Studies in British Literary Periods
- ENG 663 Studies in British Literary Genres
- ENG 664 Major British Authors
- ENG 691 Literature in Translation
- ENG 692 Theme Studies in Literature
- ENG 693 Studies in World Literature
- ENG 694 Studies in Folklore and Mythology
- ENG 695 Comparative Studies in Literature
Modern Language Requirement: 10 credit hours