The English programs offer a common core of literature and writing courses as well as additional elective course work in literature, theatre arts, communication studies, and film. The bachelor of arts program provides a solid foundation for graduate study in such fields as English, English education, journalism, and law. Although an internship is not required, students are encouraged to enroll in a junior-year, six-credit internship in a field related to English studies or in a specific career field. Examples include journalism, teaching, theatre, business and law. The program offers course selection flexibility, so that students may fully develop the knowledge base and skills specific to their personal interests.
Minor in English
A minor in English is an excellent option for those who want to expand their knowledge in an area related to their major or explore areas of special interest. A minor in English can have a positive impact on the job search. In particular, the critical thinking and writing skills associated with courses in English have long been recognized as essential by business leaders, policy makers, and the general public.
Goals:
• To prepare students to become lifelong learners in both their professional and personal lives;
• To encourage intellectual, social, and ethical growth through the critical examination of literature, theatre, film, popular culture, and communication;
• To help students develop the more specific skills associated with the discipline: written and spoken communication, literary appreciation, and critical, analytical thinking; and
• To prepare students to be successful citizens and leaders in a global community.
Special Features:
• Small classes taught in seminar/discussion format by well-qualified, full-time faculty members;
• Opportunities from year one to contribute to the student newspaper, "The Quad";
• Opportunities from year one to go on stage (or backstage) with theatrical productions in the College‘s historic Catherine Cummings Theatre;
• Semester abroad opportunities in Canterbury, England.
• Opportunities to visit area theatrical sites to see live theatre at discount rates; and
• Flexibility: although graduation from the College requires 120 credit hours, the English program requires at most 36 credit hours in English, many of those elected from program options.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Course (Credits)
See Degree Requirements: General Education requirements (33)
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Information Literacy:
HU 375 Methods of Inquiry (3)
Senior Capstone: HU 499 Capstone Seminar in the Humanities (3)
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS - 39
PROGRAM COURSES
Art & Sciences Courses
Course (Credits)
EN 110 The Field of English (1)
EN 210 Approaches to Literature (3)
EN 216 Shakespeare (3)
EN 312 Advanced Expository Writing (3)
Three of the Following Four (9)
EN 314 British Literature to 1800
EN 315 British Literature 1800-Present
EN 321 Literature of U.S. 1800-1914
EN 322 Literature of U.S. 1912-Present
One of the Following Two (3)
EN 221 Ethnic American Literature
EN 351 Postcolonial Literature
One of the Following Two (3)
EN 401 Narrative Structure: Prose and Dramatic Literature
EN 475 Theoretical Approaches to Literature and Culture
EN 441 Seminar: Genres and Movements (3)
EN 451 Seminar: Writers in English and Translation (3)
EN Electives* (6)
*With the approval of the Program Director, courses in Communication
Studies or film may also be selected.
Total Arts & Sciences Program Credits - 37
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS - 37
ELECTIVES
Arts and Sciences Electives
Course (Credits)
100-400 level (12)
300/400 level (12)
Total Arts & Sciences Elective Credits - 24
Open Electives
Course (Credits)
100-400 level (15)
300/400 level (6)
Total Open Elective Credits - 21
TOTAL ELECTIVE CREDITS - 45
TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE - 121
Contact Information:
Eric Boyer
Professor and Program Director, English
13 Nickerson St.
Phone: (315) 655-7164
E-mail: eboyer
Jennifer Ferguson
Associate Professor, English
41 Lincklaen St.
Phone: (315) 655-7281
E-mail: jferguson
Christine Geyer
Assistant Professor, English and Program Director, Academic Writing
7 Lincklaen St.
Phone: (315) 655-7987
E-mail: cageyer
Grazyna Kozaczka
Professor, English and Director, All-College Honors Program
13 Nickerson St.
Phone: (315) 655-7302
E-mail: gkozaczka
Warren Olin-Ammentorp
Professor, English
13 Nickerson St.
Phone: (315) 655-7102
E-mail: wolin
Jessica Rivait
Visiting Instructor, English
7 Nickerson St.
Phone: (315) 655-7341
E-mail: jlrivait
Roxana Spano
Visiting Assistant Professor, English
303 Eckel Hall
Phone: (315) 655-7882
E-mail: rbspano
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