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2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

English Literature Concentration

Program: English Literature Concentration
Department of English and Linguistics
College of Arts and Sciences

Liberal Arts Building 145 ~ 260-481-6841 ~ ipfw.edu/engl

To earn a BA with a major in English,  you must complete the core requirements  and credits in one of five area concentrations.  Other concentrations include teacher certification , writing , language , and communication media .

Program Requirements

  • Credits in one additional course in American literature. Credits: 3 
  • Credits in one additional course in British literature before 1700. Credits: 3 
  • Credits in one additional course in British literature after 1700. Credits: 3 
  • Credits in two additional courses in classics, comparative literature, English, film, or folklore. Credits: 6

Note

If you plan to work toward advanced degrees (M.A., Ph.D.) in English, the department recommends additional period or major-author courses and study of a second foreign language. If you are a prelaw student, the department recommends upper level writing courses.