English
Andrew Rotondo, Ph.D.
Assistant Academic Director, School of Arts and Humanities
arotondo@une.edu
Michael Cripps, Ph.D.
Academic Director, School of Arts and Humanities
mcripps@une.edu
Mission
Through interdisciplinary course offerings, innovative theoretical models, and accomplished instructors, the English major exposes students to a wide and diverse body of knowledge and provides them with the tools to think, analyze, and write with confidence.
Major Description
English programs offer a wide range of literature and writing courses that introduce students to significant global literary works and train them in the careful analysis of texts, ranging from traditional novels to emerging electronic communication. English faculty specialize in the study of animals in culture, law and humanities, digital humanities, and literature and health, among other areas. Working through a variety of theoretical approaches, students will learn how to analyze the heavily textualized world around them, communicate their ideas effectively, and prepare themselves for numerous professions.
Curricular Requirements
| CAS Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total Credits | 42–43 |
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 206 – Intro Lit Theory & Criticism | 3 |
| LIL 420 – Arts & Humanities Capstone | 3 |
| Three (3) credits of British Literature electives | 3 |
| Three (3) credits of U.S. Literature electives | 3 |
| Six (6) credits of Diversity and Global Literature electives | 6 |
| Select one (1) English Concentration | 21 |
| Total Credits | 39 |
| Open elective courses (as needed to reach 120 credits) | Variable |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 120 |
|---|
English Concentration Options
| Literature Concentration | Credits |
|---|---|
| Three (3) credits of U.S. Literature electives or British Literature electives | 3 |
| Eighteen (18) credits of electives with at least twelve (12) credits from List A and at least six (6) credits at 300- or 400-level | 18 |
| Total Credits | 21 |
| Writing Concentration | Credits |
|---|---|
| Three (3) credits of Creative Writing Foundation courses | 3 |
| Three (3) credits of Professional Writing Foundation courses | 3 |
| Fifteen (15) credits of electives with nine (9) credits from List C and six (6) credits from List C or List D | 15 |
| Total Credits | 21 |
| English Education Concentration | Credits |
|---|---|
| Three (3) credits of U.S. Literature electives | 3 |
| Three (3) credits of British Literature electives | 3 |
| Fifteen (15) credits of electives with at least nine (9) credits from List A and at least six (6) credits at 300- or 400-level | 15 |
| Total Credits | 21 |
Elective Course Options
| U.S. Literature Electives | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 200 – Writing, Revolution, & Resistance in U.S. Lit | 3 |
| ENG 201 – Who and What is an American? Reimagining US Lit | 3 |
| ENG 235 – Topics in U.S. Lit to 1865 | 3 |
| ENG 237 – Topics in U.S. Lit after 1865 | 3 |
| ENG 310 – Writing & Women’s |