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English Studies - Language & Literature

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Bachelor of Arts

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The English language and literature curriculum is designed to develop language skills and to teach analytical skills and research methods necessary in approaching English studies as a discipline. The program encourages an appreciation of cultural heritage through literary works and stimulates the imagination. This major prepares students for graduate school in English or library science, and for positions in government services and public relations.

To complete the Language & Literature major successfully, the following course work is required:

  • 39 required English credits
  • 81 credits selected from major electives and general electives. (These credits are selected by the student and advisor. Some of these 81 credits will necessarily include core curriculum requirements).

A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation, the last 30 of which must be earned at La Roche College.

Core Requirements: 42-43 credits

Modern Language Courses (Select 2)

  • ML 101 & 102 Elementary Language I & II
  • ML 201 & 202 Intermediate Language I & II
  • ML 301 & 302 Language Business & Culture I & II

English Requirements: 39 credits

EN 221 World Literature I
EN 222 World Literature II
EN 236 Issues in American Literature I
EN 239 Issues in American Literature II
EN 323 Shakespeare
EN 329 Introduction to Literary Theory & Criticism
EN 333 American English: Its History & Development
EN 455 Senior Seminar
 

Genre Courses (Select 1)

EN 318 Dramatic Literature
EN 319 Modern American Drama
EN 320 Modern American Novel
EN 322 Development of the English Novel
 

Period Courses (Select 1)

EN 315 Studies in Literature
EN 316 Nineteenth & Twentieth Century Russian Literature: Prose
EN 324 Love and War in Old & Medieval English Literature
EN 325 Renaissance English Poetry
EN 327 Nineteenth Century British Poetry
EN 328 Early Twentieth Century British Literature
 

Writing Courses Beyond EN 111 & EN 112 (Select 1)

EN 229 Business Communications
EN 230 Technical Writing
EN 240 Creative Writing I
EN 312 Special Topics in Composition
EN 331 Journalism I
EN 332 Journalism II
EN 334 Writing for Advertising
EN 335 Writing for Television & Radio
EN 336 Grants Writing
EN 338 Public Relations Writing
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