The English major is designed to develop communication, critical thinking, and people skills through reading, writing, and thinking. There is an embedded emphasis on literature and culture, with the choice of a traditional major or a concentration in creative writing. The major offers both a broad survey of the major works of Western literature and the opportunity to develop depth in one or more realms of literature and writing.
Students who graduate with an English major will be able to:
| 1 | Critically analyze works of poetry, fiction, and drama from various eras of American and English literature. |
| 2 | Think and write clearly and analytically. |
| 3 | Complete an original work of criticism. |
| 4 | Be prepared for graduate study in literature. |
Students who choose the concentration in Creative Writing will be able to:
| 1 | Create an original work of literature. |
| 2 | Be prepared for graduate study in a fine arts writing program. |
Foundational Studies
| General Education | 48 units |
| Bible and Theology | 20 units |
| Free Electives/Minor | 27 units |
The following courses are part of the requirements for this major and are recommended to fulfill General Education requirements or as part of a student’s elective choices.
| American History (Social Science) | 3 |
| Introduction to Philosophy (Humanities) | 3 |
English Major
| Literature and Culture (ENGL110) | 3 |
| English Literature to 1800 (ENGL220) | 3 |
| English Literature since 1800 (ENGL221) | 3 |
| American Literature (ENGL230) | 3 |
Critical Analysis of Literature (ENGL360) OR
| Creative Writing (ENGL286) | 3 |
| Shakespeare (ENGL320) | 3 |
| Linguistics and Modern Grammar (ENGL361) | 3 |
Advanced Seminar in Literature (ENGL497) OR
| Advanced Seminar in Creative Writing (ENGL498) | 3 |
| Electives (choose 9 units from the following) | 9 |
Children’s Literature (ENGL350)
Writing for Children (ENGL381)
Advanced Poetry Seminar (ENGL340)
Mythology (ENGL355)
C.S. Lewis (ENGL321)
The Gothic Novel (ENGL322)
TESOL (ENGL365)
Major English Authors (ENGL429)
Major American Authors (ENGL439)
Major World Authors (ENGL459)
Selected Topics
| Total for English Major | 33 |
