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184 ARTS AND SCIENCES
E. A. Mares, Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Antonio Marquez, Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Thomas W. Mayer, Professional Writer
Ivan Melada, Ph.D., University of California (Berkeley)
David C. McPherson, Ph.D., University of Texas
Richard E. Peck, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Patricia C. Smith, Ph.D., Yale University
James Thorson, Ph.D., Cornell University
Frederick B. Warner, Ph.D., University of Illinois
Mary Bess Whidden, Ph.D., University of Texas
Hugh Witemeyer, Ph.D., Princeton University
Introduction
Besides teaching and literary research, a major in English
can lead to professional careers in archival and curatorial
librarianship, publishing, journalism, advertising and the
arts; as well as human resources, sales and marketing,
management, and government work. Even when additional
qualifications are needed, as in law, an undergraduate major
in English is often a distinct advantage.
Students with ACT English scores of 29 and higher or SAT
Critical Reading scores of 650 or higher have satisfied the
University Writing Requirement and should enroll for courses
of their choice in the Writing and Speaking Core (see “Core
Curriculum”). Students with ACT English scores of 26, 27, 28
or SAT Critical Reading scores between 610 and 640 may
enroll directly in English 102 and, upon passing, will have
met the University Writing Requirement. Students with ACT
English scores between 19 and 25 or SAT Critical Reading
scores between 450 and 600 should enroll in English 101.
Students who have taken Advanced Placement examinations
in English Language or Literature should refer to “Advanced
Placement” for placement and credit information.
Writing Proficiency Portfolio
Students who earn a B- or better in English 101 or its
equivalent transferred to the University of New Mexico from
another institution need not take English 102 to satisfy the
University of New Mexico’s minimum competence in English
writing requirement. They may choose instead to complete a
Writing Proficiency Portfolio, a collection of three nonfiction
writing samples accompanied by a detailed cover letter.
The portfolio option does not carry course credit; it allows
stronger writers to move quickly into courses of their choice
beyond English 102. For more information, call the English
Department or consult our Web page at http://www.unm.
edu/~english/
Prerequisites
A student must have credit for English 101 or its equivalent
before registering for 102, 221, or 222, and credit for 102
before registering for 219, 220, or any course numbered 250
or above, with the exception of English 292 and 293. For
enrollment in English 219, 220, or 290, the 102 prerequisite
is waived for students who are eligible to submit a Writing
Proficiency Portfolio and plan to do so to fulfill their University
Writing Requirement. For enrollment in English 250 or
literature surveys English 264, 265, and 294-297, students
must have successfully completed either English 102 or the
Writing Proficiency Portfolio. There are no prerequisites for
English 150, other literature courses numbered under 250,
and English 292 and 293. At least one lower-division course
in literature is required for admission to a literature course
numbered above 300. All English majors should complete
English 250 before enrolling in upper-division courses. A
few courses have special prerequisites listed after the course
descriptions.
Major Study Requirements
There are several English major concentrations that offer different
emphases or pre-professional preparation. All English
major concentrations require work in courses numbered
above English 102.
Liberal Arts Concentration (33 hours)
The Liberal Arts concentration offers a broad approach to
the study of English, allowing students to elect 18 of the
required 33 hours.
ENGL 250; two courses chosen from ENGL 264, 265, 292,
293, 294, 295, 296, 297; 352 or 353; 351 or 354; 9 hours at
the 400 level and 9 additional hours, with no more than one
course at the 200 level.
Pre-Graduate Concentration (36
hours)
A program for students planning to go on to graduate study in
English or American Literature.
ENGL 250, 294; one course chosen from 295, 296, 297; 264
or 265; 351; 352 or 353; 354; one course chosen from 460,
461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 468, 474; one course chosen
from 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 470,
486; one course chosen from 410, 441, 442, 443, 445, 487;
6 additional hours at the 300 or 400 level.
Professional Writing Concentration
(34 hours)
This concentration prepares students for careers as professional
writers and editors in a variety of specific occupations
in business, government and industry. The concentration
requires courses in writing, language, and literature; an
internship; and 9 hours of complementary course work in
scientific, technical or professional disciplines.
Professional Writing Sequence. 219 or 220 or 240; 290; 12
hours from 320, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 498;
499 (Internship, 1 hour minimum). 19 hours total.
Language, Rhetoric, and Literature Sequence. ENGL 250;
one survey from 294, 295, 296, 297; 9 hours of courses in
language, rhetoric or literature numbered 300 or above. 15
hours total.
Pre-Law Concentration (33 hours)
A program for students planning to go on to law school.
ENGL 250; 220 or 240; 9 hours from the following: 294, 295,
296, 297; 352 or 353; 3 hours from 460, 461, 462, 463, 470;
410 or 442 or 443; 320 or 413, 414, 415, 416, 418, 419, 420
or 441; 6 additional hours at the 300 or 400 level. Outside
the department, the following courses are strongly recommended:
a course in public speaking, CJ 130 or 332, PHIL
156 (Logic and Critical Thinking) and POLS 315 or 316 or 317
(Constitutional Law: Powers/Liberties/Rights).
Creative Writing Concentration
(33 hours)
Thirty-three hours in English, no more than 12 of which may
be lower division (299 and below). ENGL 250; 3 hours from
292 through 297; 15 hours from 221, 222, 223, 321, 322, 323,
421, 422, 423 and 424 (students must take one course at each
level); 12 hours in English Department courses numbered 300
or above, at least two of which must be in literature.
English-Philosophy Major
(See English-Philosophy which follows.)
UNM CATALOG 2006–2007 Symbols, page 611.