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