English & Foreign Languages

The Department of English and Foreign Languages encourages students to pursue the study of language and written texts, a unique intellectual activity that requires familiarity with the disciplines of history, theology, philosophy, psychology, and the arts as well as others.

Because of the fundamentally interdisciplinary nature of English studies, students in the Department gain a versatile and valuable base of knowledge and skills that are useful in a variety of settings, both intellectual and practical. The Department offers a wide range of courses in literature and writing that emphasize the importance of the study of language and writing to both academic study and professional life.  Students who study in the Department of English and Foreign Languages are able to put this broad base of knowledge and skills to use in graduate school as well as careers in law, business, journalism, publishing, education and many other professions.

The Department offers three majors – bachelor of arts in English, bachelor of science in English and the bachelor of arts in International studies – as well as minors in English, French, and Spanish. The B.A. in English requires students to take a wide range of literature and writing courses and to demonstrate competency in a foreign language at the intermediate level (202). The B.S. in English provides a route to licensure for those students seeking to teach at the high school level. The B.A. in International Studies is an interdisciplinary major that allows students to focus on international concerns by blending traditional liberal arts study with courses from a number of different disciplines.

B.A. in English

The major in English consists of 43 semester hours, distributed as follows:
E 101, 102       Composition I, II                                                      6 s.h.
E 201, 202       World Literature I, II                                                6 s.h.
E 321               History of the English Language                             3 s.h.
E 336, 337       British Literature I, II                                                6 s.h.
E 341 or 342    American Literature Elective                                   3 s.h.
E 351               Readings in Shakespeare                                       3 s.h.
E 405               English Seminar                                                      1 s.h.
                        English Electives (except E 308)                             9 s.h.
                        English Electives 400 level (except E 405/E 408)    6 s.h.
                                                                                            Total: 43 s.h.

B.S. in English

The person choosing this major could be licensed to teach English in grades 7-12. This major requires the completion of the Enhanced ACR II and the following:
E 101, 102        Composition I,II                                                       6 s.h.
E 201, 202        World Literature I, II                                                6 s.h.
LS/E 313           Books and Materials for Adolescents                     3 s.h.
E 321                History of the English Language                             3 s.h.
E 322                English Grammar and Usage                                  3 s.h.
E 336, 337        British Literature I, II                                                6 s.h.
E 341 or 342     American Literature Elective                                   3 s.h.
E 351                Readings in Shakespeare                                       3 s.h.
E 408r               English Practicum: Tutoring                                    1 s.h.
E                       English Electives (except E 308)                             6 s.h.
E                       Elective at 400 level (except E 405/E 408)              3 s.h.
                          Foreign Language                                                  6 s.h.
                                                                                             Total: 49 s.h.

Those students wishing to be licensed to teach must also complete 38 semester hours of professional education courses listed under the Education major in this catalog. B.S. students who do not seek licensure must take E 405 English Seminar, adding one hour to the 49 hours required for the B.S. in English.

B.A. in International Studies

Broadly-based and interdisciplinary, the B.A. in International Studies is offered under the auspices of the English and Foreign Languages Department and is designed for those students with aspirations toward careers in both the private and public sectors that require sensitivity to, and knowledge of, international concerns.

With coursework in the liberal arts, one or more foreign languages, and other areas, this major blends concentrations on traditional knowledge, critical and creative thinking skills, and practical training to give students a strong foundation for careers in various international professions. For the religion/philosophy portion of the All College Requirements, R 207 (World Religions) is recommended. For the Behavioral Science portion, SO 101 is recommended (as a prerequisite to SO 301: Race and Ethnicity). Proficiency at the 202 level in at least one foreign language is required; additional study in a second foreign language is recommended.

Liberal Studies Emphasis:

This emphasis provides a foundation for careers in international relations, international law, government, the travel industry, and higher education. A variety of course combinations is available, but 30 hours of upper-level courses are required.

E 201 & E 202          Literature of the Western World I & II                                      6 s.h.
H 101 & H 102          Western Heritage I & II                                                            6 s.h.
H 107 & H 108          World Geography: A Historical Perspective I & II                     6 s.h.
SO 301                     Race and Ethnicity or PY 101 Introduction to Psychology      3 s.h.
                                 Language Study (Abroad) at 300-400 level                            6 s.h.
H 310, H 311            History of Modern Europe I & II                                                6 s.h.
H 461                       Seminar in History or English at the 400-level                         3 s.h.
E 336, E 337            Survey of British Literature I & II                                              6 s.h.
Electives at 300 or 400 level in English, history, religion, fine arts, psychology, sociology, business, etc. (in accordance with the student’s interests or career aspirations)                                9 s.h. 

American Studies Emphasis:

The emphasis of this major is on the Humanities and leads to a B.A. degree for the international student.

E 341, 342                American Literature I, II                                                          6 s.h.
H 204, 205                History of the United States                                                    6 s.h.
H 345, 346                Social and Cultural History of the United States                     6 s.h.
PS 201                      American Government and Politics                                        3 s.h.
PS 202                      Introduction to Political Science                                              3 s.h.
R 209                        Religion in America                                                                 3 s.h.
SO 301                     Race and Ethnicity                                                                  3 s.h.
H 107, 108                World Geography                                                                   6 s.h.
Electives 300-400 level courses from Religion, Literature, History                           6 s.h.

Any one of the following: 
R 101 Introduction to Bible,  R 100 Christian Faith or R 200 Introduction to Religious Studies 3 s.h.
The B.A. degree also requires 12 additional hours in a foreign language.

Minor in English

E 101, 102; E 201, 202; E 351r and six additional semester hours at the 300-400 level or from approved topics courses.

Minor in French

F 101, 102; F 201, 202; F 301, 302

Minor in Spanish

S 101, 102 (or S 104); S 201, 202 (or S 204); S 301, 302