Major

Faculty
Students
Home


English Department : Major Requirements

Nine units are required, which may include the SIP. All other writing courses (creative writing, journalism, expository prose) may count toward the major. A SIP in English is encouraged but not required.

Required Courses for Class of 2006

One “readings” course chosen from the following:
ENGL 125, 130, 140, 141, 161, 165
One course in literature before the 19th century:
ENGL 265, 266, 269
One course in literature of the 19th century:
ENGL 267, 268, 270, 275
One course in literature of the 20th century:
ENGL 180, 181,226, 230, 244, 260, 276
One literature course in U.S. cultures or African cultures:
ENGL 220, 221, 222, 226, 230, 269, 270, 275, 276
Sophomore Seminar
ENGL 290
Junior Seminar
ENGL 390
One advanced literary studies or workshop course:
ENGL 435, 436

Elective
One elective chosen from any English literature or writing course. (Students may choose only one additional “readings” course for a total of two “readings” courses counting toward the major.)

Students who opt for an extended study abroad experience (and thus will not be on campus during their junior spring) will need to take an additional advaced course (either ENGL 435 or 436) to replace the Junior Seminar.