English with a concentration in Writing and Rhetoric, BA

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The English department plays a pivotal role in developing a student’s writing and critical analysis skills. While pursuing the Bachelor of Arts with a major in English, you can choose from concentrations in literature, writing and rhetoric, creative writing, and language arts with secondary teacher certification.

Degree requirements

Hours required and general/college requirements

A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the “General University Requirements” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements.

Major requirements

Total of 39 semester hours of credit, 15 of which are:

ENGL 1310 - College Writing I
or
ENGL 1313 - Computer Assisted College Writing I
ENGL 1320 - College Writing II
or
ENGL 1323 - Computer Assisted College Writing II
ENGL 2210 - Masterpieces of World Literature from the Ancients Through the Early Renaissance
or
ENGL 2211 - Masterpieces of World Literature from the Ancients Through the Early Renaissance
ENGL 2220 - Masterpieces of World Literature Since the Renaissance
or
ENGL 2221 - Survey of World Literature Since the Renaissance
ENGL 2500 - Introduction to Literary Analysis and Interpretation Skills
Note: ENGL 2500 should be taken in the first 18 hours of English course work.

Writing and Rhetoric concentration, 24 hours

No fewer than three 4000-level courses must be included in the 24 hours.

ENGL 3200 - Rhetorical History and Historiography
ENGL 4150 - Literary Criticism
ENGL 4160 - Advanced Expository Writing
ENGL 4200 - Studies in Modern Rhetoric
ENGL 4230 - Special Topics in Rhetoric and Writing Studies
One 3000-level course in literature or in creative writing
Two 4000-level courses in creative writing or literature

Other course requirements

None.

Electives

Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information see an academic advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Other requirements

A minimum grade of C in each is required for all English courses counting toward the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English and a concentration in writing and rhetoric.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all English courses is required for graduation.