Literature Specialization
Degree Requirements
Through a combination of required courses and electives, you will be encouraged to examine and question values, explore identity, and develop skills in argumentation and communication. Upon graduation, you will be qualified to pursue graduate studies in English or writing, or to enter a variety of professional careers.
General Education Courses 51-52 Credits
English Major totals 45 Credits
Core Courses 24 Credits
| ENG | 316 | World Literary Masterpieces |
| ENG | 324 | Major American Writers |
| ENG | 331 | Major British Writers I |
| ENG | 332 | Major British Writers II |
| ENG | 404 | Persuasive Writing |
| ENG | 406 | Rhetorical Analysis |
| ENG | 407 | Shakespeare |
| ENG | 410 | Advanced Grammar |
18 credits from the following recommended ENG or HUM courses with no more than 6 credits in HUM
Literature
| ENG | 300 | Special Topics |
| ENG | 315 | The Novel |
| ENG | 336 | Latino/a Literature |
| ENG | 340 | Women in Literature |
| ENG | 348 | Caribbean Literature |
| ENG | 352 | Survey of African American Literature |
| ENG | 387 | Intro to Literary Theory and Criticism |
| ENG | 419 | Literature and Film |
| ENG | 420 | Medieval English Literature |
| ENG | 424 | American Literature 1800-1865 |
| ENG | 425 | American Literature 1865-1914 |
| ENG | 426 | American Literature 1914- present |
| ENG | 429 | English Studies Special Topics |
| ENG | 432 | 19th Century English Lit: The Romantics |
| ENG | 433 | 19th Century English Lit: The Victorians |
| ENG | 449 | Film Theory and Criticism |
| ENG | 460 | 20th Century Literature 1900-1945 |
| ENG | 461 | Literature 1945-present |
Humanities
| HUM | 396 | Cultural Studies Special Topics |
| HUM | 397 | Ethnic Studies Special Topics |
| HUM | 398 | Gender Studies Special Topics |
| HUM | 399 | Genre Studies Special Topics |
Capstone Course 3 Credits
| ENG | 487 | Capstone Course |
Minor or General Electives 23 - 24 Credits