Requirements for the Major and Minor
An English major has a choice of three programs.
Program One: English Language Arts is designed
for the student who intends to teach English at the secondary level and/or
to pursue graduate studies in English. This program is approved by the
Illinois State Teacher Certification Board in conjunction with the Illinois
State Board of Education and leads to the Standard High School (6-12) Certificate. Major
only.
Program Two: Language and Literature is designed for the student who wants to develop an individualized
program of study in language and literature in order to prepare for graduate
studies in English or to enter into professions, such as Internet and/or
traditional publishing, law, business, or medicine, in which reading skills,
analytical skills and writing skills are essential. Major
or Minor.
Program Three: Writing is designed for the student who wants to develop her skills
in writing, whether for the goal of professional employment in business
applications, (such as Public Relations, Publishing, Technical Writing, and
Editing) or for the goal of publication of creative poetry, fiction, and
non-fiction. In this program, students may design a course of study that
combines Creative and Professional elements.
Major,
Minor in Creative Writing,
or Minor in
Professional Writing.
Program One: English
Language Arts
Degree Offered: Bachelor of Arts
Total Credit Hours: 128
Major Credit Hours: 38
The Department of English features a fully approved
English Language Arts program that prepares candidates to teach grades 6-12 in
Illinois public and private schools. The program is approved by the State
Teacher Certification Board, in conjunction with the Illinois State Board of
Education, and includes all the requirements for a major in English Language
Arts. English majors specializing in Program One: English Language Arts
must declare a minor in Secondary Education. See advisors in the
Department of English and College of Education for specific approval and a list
of required courses.
Please note: Teacher Candidates seeking a Type 09 Teaching
Certificate in English Language Arts must complete the following coursework in
English studies, AND coursework that leads to a Secondary Education Minor. Go to
the College of Education's page on Secondary
Education in the Current Students Portal of the University's web site, or
the Secondary
Education Minor section of the Undergraduate Catalog for a list of those
required courses.
Requirements for this program in English are divided into six categories: Core
Courses, Survey Courses, Non-Western
or American Multi-cultural Courses, Electives,
Advanced
Writing, and the Portfolio Review.
A.Core Courses (23 Credit Hours)
Students must take the following courses:
06-250
Introduction to Textual Studies (3)
06-310
Advanced Writing (3)*
06-314
Linguistics (3)
06-315 Grammar for Teachers (1)
06-316 Teaching Writing
(3)
06-318 Writing-Center Practicum (1)
06-228 Adolescent Literature (3)
06-360 Shakespeare (3)
06-380 Writing Portfolio (0)
#
06-420 Literary Theory and Criticism (3)
* Please note: Advanced Writing fulfills the general
education writing requirement. Other writing courses may be substituted for
06-310 with permission: 06-300 Writing for the Professions; 06-311 Introduction
to Creative Writing; 06-306 Editing for Publishing; 06-307 The Electronic Word;
or writing courses from other departments with the approval of the Chair of
English. # Please note: In consultation with their advisors in the English Department, majors
must submit a portfolio of writing for review. The portfolio represents
assignments and projects completed in courses. Students should register
for 06-380 Writing Portfolio in the semester before Graduation. Further
information can be obtained from the advisor
and department
chair.
B. Choose one of the
following: (3)
06-341
American Literature Beginnings to 1860 (3)
OR
06-343
American Literature 1860 to 1912 (3)
C. Choose one of the following: (3)
06-351
British Literature Beginnings to 1700 (3)
OR
06-353
British Literature 1700 to 1910 (3)
D. Choose one of the following (a 20th-century course is strongly
advised): (3)
06-341
American Literature Beginnings to 1860 (3)
06-343
American Literature 1860 to 1912 (3)
06-345
American Literature 1912 to Present (3)
06-351
British Literature Beginnings to 1700 (3)
06-353
British Literature 1700 to 1910 (3)
06-355
British Literature 1910 to Present (3)
E. Multicultural Literature: Choose one of the following: (3)
06-334
Non-Western Literature (3)
06-346
Topics in Immigrant Literatures (3)
06-347
Native American Literature (3)
06-348
African American Literature (3)
F. One English Elective (3)
Any
3-hour course offered by the English Department,
06-200 to 06-499 (3)
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Program Two: Language and Literature Study
English major leading to graduate school, law, writing, politics or administration.
Degree Offered: Bachelor of Arts
Total Credit Hours: 128
Major Credit Hours: 36
Requirements for this program are divided into five categories: Core
Courses, Survey Courses, Electives,
Advanced
Writing, and the Portfolio Review.
A. Core Courses (15 Credit Hours)
Students must take the following courses:
06-250
Introduction to English Studies (3)
06-310
Advanced Writing (3)or 06-300
Writing for the Professions (3)
06-314
Linguistics (3)
06-366 Shakespeare (3)
06-420 Literary Theory and Criticism (3)
06-380 Writing Portfolio (0)
B.Survey of Literature Courses (9)
Students must take at least one American Literature survey course from
the Pre-modern period and one British Literature survey course from the
Pre-modern period and one additional course. One American Literature Pre-modem survey:
06-341 or
06-343
One British Literature Pre-modern survey: 06-351 or
06-353
One additional course from the following: 06-341,
06-343,
06-345,
06-351,
06-353,
06-355
C.Four English Electives (12)
Students may take any 200, 300, or 400-level literature course to fulfill
this requirement. Students are strongly encouraged, however, to take
as many literature courses as their schedule allows.
C.Advanced Writing Requirement
The general education advanced writing requirement is satisfied by
the completion of 06-310
Advanced Writing (3) or 06-300 Writing for the Professions.
D.Portfolio Review
In consultation with their advisors in the English Department, majors
must submit a portfolio of writing for review. The portfolio represents
assignments and projects completed in courses. Students should register
for 06-380 Writing Portfolio in the semester before graduation. Further
information can be obtained from the advisor
and department
chair.
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English Minor: Program Two
The Program Two minor is designed for students who wish to complement their
major studies with the study of language and literature. Requirements
for this program are divided into three categories: Core
Courses, Survey Courses, and Electives.
Total Credit Hours Required: 18
A.Core Courses (6)
Students must take the following courses:
06-325 Introduction to English Studies (3)
06-300
Writing for the Professions (3) or 06-310
Advanced Writing (3)
B.Survey of Literature Courses (6)
Students must take one American Literature survey and one British Literature
survey.
American survey courses: 06-341,
06-343,
or 06-345
British survey courses: 06-351,
06-353,
or
06-355
C.Two English Electives (6)
Students may take any 200, 300, or 400-level literature course to fulfill
this requirement. Students are strongly encouraged, however, to take
as many literature courses as their schedule allows.
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Program
Three: Writing
English major leading to a writing intensive, creative,
and professional career in all fields with a Bachelor of Arts.
Total Credit Hours: 128
Major Credit Hours: 43
A. Core Courses (22)
06-250
Introduction to English Studies (3)
06-300
Writing for the Professions (3)
06-301
Rhetoric for Writers (3)
06-310
Advanced Writing (3)
06-311
Introduction to Creative Writing (3)
06-314
Linguistics (3)
06-318
Writing Center Practicum (1)
06-380
Writing Portfolio (0)
06-425
Theories of Composing (3)
B. Required Literature Courses (9)
One American Literature survey (3): 06-341,
06-343,
06-345,
One British Literature survey (3): 06-351,
06-353,
or
06-355, and 06-360
Shakespeare (3)
C. Recommended English Electives (12)
Students choose to specialize in one of the following areas or create a course
of study that combines electives from each area.
I. Creative Writing
06-125
Writers’ Roundtable (1)
(May
be taken for up to 3 credits total)
06-303
Stylistics and Grammars (3)
06-307
The Electronic Word: Theory and Practice (3)
06-309
Topics in Writing (3)
06-312
Workshop in Creative Writing (3)
06-400
Internship (1-6)
06-413
Advanced Workshops in Creative Writing (3)
06-415
Seminar in Writing (3)
06-420
Literary Theory and Criticism (3)
II. Professional Writing
Students specializing in Professional Writing must take an approved
technology-based writing course marked below with an asterisk. 06-307 is
strongly recommended.
06-125
Writers’ Roundtable (1)
06-303
Stylistics and Grammars (3)
06-305
Writing for Global Audiences (3)
06-306
Editing for Publishing (3)
06-307
The Electronic Word: Theory and Practice (3)
06-308
Advanced Technical Writing (3)
06-309
Topics in Writing (3)
06-400
Internship (1-6)
06-415
Seminar in Writing (3)
III. Possible Electives for Other Majors Elective courses taken outside of the
English Department must have the approval of the advisor and program director.
01-231
Introduction to Computer Graphic Design (3)
10-200
Feature Writing (3)
10-320
Publications Design (3)
10-335
Advertising Copywriting (3)
10-380
Multimedia Production I (3)
10-382
Web Design (3)
D. The General Education advanced writing requirement is fulfilled in Program
Three by the completion of 06-310
Advanced Writing.
E. In consultation with their advisors in the English Department, majors must
submit for review a portfolio of writing. The portfolio represents assignments
and projects completed in courses. Students should register for 06-380
Writing Portfolio during the final semester before graduation. Further
information can be obtained from the advisor and department chair.
F. Students majoring in Program Three are strongly encouraged to enroll in an
Internship during their final year of study. Further information can be obtained
from the advisor and program director.
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Program Three Minor: Creative
Writing
Minor Credit Hours: 22
A. Core Courses (13)
06-250
Introduction to English Studies (3)
06-301
Rhetoric for Writers (3)
06-311
Introduction to Creative Writing (3)
06-312
Workshop in Creative Writing (3)
06-318
Writing Center Practicum (1)
or
06-125
Writers’ Roundtable (1)
(May
be taken for up to 3 credits total)
06-413
Advanced Workshops in Creative Writing (3)
(06-312
is a required as a prerequisite to 06-413)
B. Three English Electives at 200-level or above. (9 credit hours)
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Program Three Minor:
Professional Writing
Minor Credit Hours: 22
A. Core Courses (13)
06-250
Introduction to English Studies (3)
06-300
Writing for the Professions (3)
06-301
Rhetoric for Writers (3)
06-306
Editing for Publishing (3)
06-318
Writing Center Practicum (1)
or
06-125
Writers’ Roundtable (1)
B. Three English Electives at 200-level or above. (9 credits)
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