Nov 23, 2024

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

English (B.A.)

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Program: B.A.
Department of English and Linguistics
College of Arts and Sciences

Liberal Arts Building 145 ~ 260-481-6841

For details on pursuing a secondary education second degree (BSEd) to teach English in middle school/high school, click on the links to the Secondary Education - Second Degree Program and the School of Education page in this catalog. Note: The BSEd as a second degree in these programs cannot be earned without completion of the bachelor’s degree in the content area from the College of Arts and Sciences. See Program Requirements below for a link to the Secondary Education - Second Degree 4-Year Plan.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the degree, students will:

display the ability to write critically, precisely, and persuasively, especially about topics relevant to their major field and their selected concentration.
demonstrate the ability to communicate knowledge of literary, linguistics, and rhetorical conventions and traditions, especially those of America and England.
can apply the appropriate research tools and methods to demonstrate critical understanding of their selected concentrations.

Program Delivery:

This program is available on-campus

Declaring this Major:

Declare this major within the Department of English and Linguistics

General Requirements:

To earn the B.A. with a major in English, you must fulfill the following requirements in addition to the General Requirements noted above:

Program Requirements:

English BA with 4-Year Plan:

A grade of C- or higher in all department courses required for the major and an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher for all courses taken in the major.
An area of concentration is required to graduate with this degree. Links to the concentrations are in the Area of Concentration section below.

English BA with Secondary Education 4-Year Plan:

General Education Requirements: Credits 33

Click on the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Requirements link above for details
A grade of C- or higher is required in each course used to satisfy the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Requirements

College of Arts and Sciences Requirements

Click on the Purdue Fort Wayne College Requirements link above for details. Go to Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree.

English Writing and Speaking: Credits 6

See Part A in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree for Speaking requirement.

ENGL 20201 - Literary Interpretation Cr. 3.

International Language: Credits 12-14

See Part B in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Distribution: Credits 9

See Part C in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Choose courses other than ENGL

Cultural Studies: Credits 6

See Part D in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree

English Core Requirements

Introduction to English Major: Credit 1

ENGL 12000 - Introduction To The English Major Cr. 1.

American Literature: Credits 3

Choose one course from the following list:

ENGL 25001 - American Literature Before 1865 Cr. 3.
ENGL 25100 - American Literature Since 1865 Cr. 3.
ENGL 45101 - American Literature 1800-1865 Cr. 3.
ENGL 45200 - American Literature 1865-1914 Cr. 3.
ENGL 45400 - American Literature Since 1914 Cr. 3.
ENGL 45501 - American Fiction to 1900 Cr. 3.
ENGL 45700 - 20th Century American Poetry Cr. 3.
ENGL 45800 - 20th Century American Fiction Cr. 3.
ENGL 46401 - Native American Literature Cr. 3.
ENGL 47200 - Contemporary American Fiction Cr. 3.
ENGL 47901 - American Ethnic and Minority Literature Cr. 3.

British Literature Before 1700: Credits 3

Choose one course from the following list:

ENGL 22001 - Introduction to Shakespeare Cr. 3.
ENGL 30102 - Critical and Historical Survey of English Literature I Cr. 3.
ENGL 40401 - Old English Language and Literature Cr. 3.
ENGL 40502 - Chaucer Cr. 3.
ENGL 40601 - Middle English Literature Cr. 3.
ENGL 40801 - Elizabethan Drama and Its Background Cr. 3.
ENGL 40901 - Elizabethan Poetry Cr. 3.
ENGL 41501 - Major Plays of Shakespeare Cr. 3.
ENGL 41701 - English Poetry of the Early 17th Century Cr. 3.
ENGL 41801 - Milton Cr. 3.
ENGL 42204 - English Literature, 1660-1789 Cr. 3.

British Literature After 1700: Credits 3

Choose one course from the following list:

CMPL 21700 - Detective And Mystery Literature Cr. 3.
ENGL 30202 - Critical and Historical Survey of English Literature II Cr. 3.
ENGL 42204 - English Literature, 1660-1789 Cr. 3.
ENGL 43202 - Romantic Literature Cr. 3.
ENGL 43501 - Victorian Literature Cr. 3.
ENGL 44501 - 20th Century British Poetry Cr. 3.
ENGL 44601 - 20th Century British Fiction Cr. 3.
ENGL 44700 - British Fiction to 1800 Cr. 3.
ENGL 44800 - 19th Century British Fiction Cr. 3.
ENGL 48801 - Studies in Irish Literature and Culture Cr. 3.

English Language Study: Credits 3

Choose one course in the area of Linguistics, History of the English Language, or Old/Middle English Literature from the following list:

ENGL 20501 - Introduction to the English Language Cr. 3.
ENGL 20600 - Introduction to the Study of Grammar Cr. 3.
ENGL 40102 - History of the English Language Cr. 3.
ENGL 40203 - Structure of Modern English (TESOL) Cr. 3.
ENGL 40401 - Old English Language and Literature Cr. 3.
ENGL 40502 - Chaucer Cr. 3.
ENGL 40601 - Middle English Literature Cr. 3.
LING 10300 - Introduction to the Study of Language Cr. 3.
LING 30300 - Introduction to Linguistic Analysis Cr. 3.
LING 30700 - Phonology Cr. 3.
LING 41000 - Syntax Cr. 3.
LING 42500 - Semantics Cr. 3.
LING 43000 - Language Change and Variation Cr. 3.
LING 46000 - Language in Society Cr. 3.
LING 48500 - Topics in Linguistics Cr. 3.
LING 49001 - Linguistic Structures Cr. 3.

English Writing: Credits 3

ENGL 20301 - Creative Writing - Poetry Cr. 3.
or
ENGL 20302 - Creative Writing - Fiction Cr. 3.
or choose a course from the following list:
ENGL 23101 - Professional Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 23202 - Introduction to Business Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 23301 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 23401 - Technical Report Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 30103 - Writing Fiction Cr. 3.
ENGL 30301 - Writing Poetry Cr. 3.
ENGL 32301 - Digital Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 33101 - Business and Administrative Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 36402 - Editing for Publication Cr. 3.
ENGL 39500 - Individual Study of Writing Cr. 1-3.
ENGL 39800 - Internship in Writing Cr. 1-3.
ENGL 40001 - Issues in Teaching Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 40101 - Advanced Fiction Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 40301 - Advanced Poetry Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 40501 - Writing Prose - Creative Nonfiction Cr. 2-3.
ENGL 41402 - Using Poems To Beath Death (Finding Poetry To Live) Cr.3.
ENGL 42002 - Argumentative Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 42101 - Technical Writing Projects Cr. 1-3.
ENGL 42202 - Creativity and Community Cr. 3.
ENGL 42502 - Research Methods for Professional Writers Cr. 3.
ENGL 46001 - Introduction to Literacy Studies Cr. 3
ENGL 46201 - Studies in Rhetoric and Composition Cr. 3.
ENGL 46500 - Theories and Practices of Editing Cr. 3.
ENGL 46700 - Writing for Multiple Media Cr. 3.
ENGL 47201 - Composing the Self Cr. 3.
ENGL 47600 - Writers Reading Cr. 3.
ENGL 49001 - Writing Seminar Cr. 3.
ENGL 49700 - Writing Center Theory and Practice Cr. 3.

Capstone Course: Credits 3

ENGL 37101 - Critical Practices Cr. 3.

Area of Concentration: Credits 15

Choose one area of concentration from the list below. Click link for details of each concentration.
- Language Concentration : Credits 15
- Literature Concentration : Credits 15
- Writing Concentration : Credits 15

General Electives

Sufficient additional credits to bring the total to 120.

Total Credits: 120

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.

English (B.A.)

Program: B.A. Department of English and Linguistics College of Arts and Sciences

Program Requirements:

General Education Requirements: Credits 33

College of Arts and Sciences Requirements

English Writing and Speaking: Credits 6

International Language: Credits 12-14

Distribution: Credits 9

Cultural Studies: Credits 6

English Core Requirements

Introduction to English Major: Credit 1

American Literature: Credits 3

British Literature Before 1700: Credits 3

British Literature After 1700: Credits 3

English Language Study: Credits 3

English Writing: Credits 3

Capstone Course: Credits 3

Area of Concentration: Credits 15

General Electives

Total Credits: 120

Student Responsibility

Program: B.A.
Department of English and Linguistics
College of Arts and Sciences