English: Literature (EGLL)

Students must take ENGL 2020 (Introduction to Literary Studies) as the gateway course to the Literature Track. ENGL 4800 (Seminar in Literature) is the capstone course for this track. No more than 6 hours may be at the 2000-level; at least 18 hours must be at the 3000-level or above. At least one 4000-level literature class must cover material that was predominantly produced before 1700, and at least one 4000-level literature class must cover material that was predominantly produced before 1900. Effective Fall 2014, students must earn a C or better in any course counted toward the English major.

Freshman
FallHoursSpringHours
ENGL 1100 English Composition I3ENGL 1120 English Composition II3
Foreign Language I (College Core)4Foreign Language II (College Core)4
Core Social Science3Core Fine Arts3
Core Mathematics3Core Social Science3
 Core Humanities3
 13 16
Sophomore
FallHoursSpringHours
Core Literature13Core Literature13
Core Science I4Core Science II 4
HIST 1010/1017 World History I3HIST 1020/1027 World History II3
ENGL 2020 Intro. to Literary Studies3Creative Writing Course33
Approved Minor23LBAR 2010 Liberal Arts Careers Prep2
 16 15
Junior
FallHoursSpringHours
ENGL 3130 Survey of Critical Theory34000-level American literature course3
4000-level British literature course3ENGL Elective (2000-level or higher)3
Professional and Public Writing Course 33Approved Minor23
Electives6Electives6
 15 15
Senior
FallHoursSpringHours
ENGL Elective (3000-level or higher)34000- or 3000-level Topics course3
4000-level African-American literature course3ENGL 4800 Seminar in Literature3
Approved Minor26Approved Minor23
Electives3ENGL Elective (3000-level or higher)3
 Electives3
 UNIV 4AA0 Achieve the Creed0
 15 15
Total Hours: 120
1

Students are required to complete a Core Literature sequence.

2

Students must complete a minor in a subject approved by their advisor.

3

Students should see their advisor to identify approved courses for Creative Writing and Professional and Public Writing.