At a Glance
The English Program at Cazenovia College enables students to develop a thorough background in interdisciplinary practices of literary and cultural analysis; clear and effective communications skills; an appreciation of scholarly and creative endeavors; as well as an engaged awareness of social and cultural diversity. Students work closely with faculty to construct a personal path of study, which can include opportunities for internships and minor(s) in professional and/or academic fields, guiding them toward academic, professional, and personal success.
- 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.
- 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 a maximum of 33 credit hours in English, many of those elected from program options.
Curriculum
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
Course (Credits)
EN 210 Approaches to Literature (3)
EN 216 Shakespeare and His Rivals (3)
Two 100/200-Level Literature Electives (6)
EN 312 Advanced Composition (3)
One of the Following Two Classes: (3)
EN 221 Ethnic American Literature
EN 351 Postcolonial Literature
Two 300/400-Level Literature Electives (6)
EN 475 Theoretical Approaches to Literature (3)
Two of the following EN Cognate 100/200-Level Courses in Arts & Science (6)*
CM 110 Introduction to Human Communication
CM 231 Introduction to Journalism
CM 240 Multicultural Communication
FA 123 Introduction to Film Analysis
FA 131 History of Architecture and Interiors I: Antiquity to the Renaissance
FA 132 History of Architecture and Interiors II: Baroque to the Present
FA 161 Theatre History: Prehistory to the Jacobean Period
FA 162 Theatre History: Restoration to the Present
FA 210 Art of the World
LG 111 Beginning Spanish I
LG 112 Beginning Spanish II
LG 121 Beginning French I
LG 122 Beginning French II
LG 131 Beginning American Sign Language I
LG 132 Beginning American Sign Language II
LG 211 Intermediate Spanish I
LG 212 Intermediate Spanish II
LG 221 Intermediate French I
LG 222 Intermediate French II
WG 110 Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
Two of the following EN Cognate 300/400-Level Courses in Arts & Science (6)*
CM 302 Communication Theory
CM 320 Communication in the Mass Media
CM 331 Feature Writing and Editing
CM 420 Persuasion
CM 440 Advanced Topics in Communication
FA 301 The Creative Process in the Arts
FA 325 Cinema Studies
FA 401 Contemporary Developments in the Arts
FA 405 The Arts in the Community
FA 408 Aesthetics: Philosophy of the Arts
WG 440 Advanced Topics in Women's and Gender Studies
*With the approval of the Program Director, courses in Communication
Studies or film may also be selected.
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS - 39
Arts and Sciences Electives
Course (Credits)
100-400 level (12)
300/400 level (9)
Total Arts & Sciences Elective Credits - 21
OPEN ELECTIVES
Course (Credits)
100-400 level (12)
300/400 level (9)
Total Open Elective Credits - 21
TOTAL ELECTIVE CREDITS - 42