UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG - UMUC Europe

English
Students may seek either an academic major or minor in
English.
Major in English
The English major provides students with broad cultural
literacy, as well as the analytical, writing, and critical thinking
skills for successful professional work and graduate study.
Graduates with an English degree may pursue careers
in business, education, law, the military, creative and
professional writing, journalism, marketing, public relations,
administration, and management, as well as advanced degrees
in secondary teaching, literature, or related fields.
objectives
The student who graduates with a major in English will be
able to
G Analyze significant literary works, primarily those written
in English.
G Critically examine major authors in terms of literary
history and chronology.
G Analyze the ways in which ethical values are shaped by
history and culture.
G Apply techniques of research that demonstrate
information and technological literacy.
G Demonstrate critical thinking through the application of
literary theory to works of literature.
G Write original academic papers that demonstrate correct
English syntax and logical reasoning.
degree Requirements
A degree with a major in English requires the successful
completion of 120 credits of coursework including 33 credits
for the major (indicated by F); 41 credits in general education
requirements (GERs); and 46 credits in the minor, electives,
and other degree requirements. At least 17 credits in the
major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300
or above).
requirements for the english Major
Coursework for a major in English includes the
following:
G Required foundation course (3 credits):
ENGL 303
G Fiction genre course (3 credits): ENGL 240, 246,
441, or 457
G Poetry genre course (3 credits): ENGL 240, 345,
or 446
G Drama genre course (3 credits): ENGL 240, 434,
or 454
G Pre-1800 historical period course (3 credits):
ENGL 201, 211, 221, 310, or 311
G Historical period course (3 credits): ENGL 201,
211, 221, 222, 310, 311, 312, 425, 433, or 437
G American author course (3 credits):
ENGL 354, 363, 364, or 439
G British author course (3 credits):
ENGL 205, 304, 358, 406, 418, or 419
G Supplemental major courses (9 credits):
Any ENGL courses; WRTG 288, 289, 387, 388,
393, or 394
note: No course may be applied to more than one
of the above categories.
Recommended Sequence
The following course sequence will fulfill all of the
requirements for the BA in English. Since some recommended
courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses
for those listed may make it necessary to take additional
courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult
an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other
options.
Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill
general education requirements (in communications, arts
and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and
physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues)
may be found on p. 67.
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