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| Learning Outcomes for English Majors 1. Read and interpret a wide range of literature in order to understand how those texts engage with social, political, historical, and aesthetic issues. 1. Read and interpret a wide range of literature in order to understand how those texts engage with social, political, historical, and aesthetic issues. 2. Understand the craft of writing through incorporating the techniques and practices of published writers. 3. Develop skills in the processes of reading, research, composition, and editing. 4. Acquire a foundation of content and skills that stimulates intellectual inquiry and the ability to think critically and imaginatively. 5. Understand that language is a nuanced and powerful means of self-expression and social interaction. 6. Appreciate how literary texts (including both print and new media) both reflect and participate in cultural conflict and change. 7. Gain insight into the myriad ways that language and literature help us to understand and to work for social justice. 8. Become thinkers and writers equipped to follow a diverse range of career paths, including (but not limited to) writing, editing, publishing, library science, law, education, marketing, and journalism. |
English Program - Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Students who major in English will undertake a course of study designed to develop knowledge in literary trends, themes, and genres as well as skills in critical interpretation and written communication. In advanced courses, students will investigate the structure, style, intellectual content, historical significance, and cultural context of the literature produced primarily in Great Britain and the United States as well as the literature of other cultures in translation. This extensive textual study will foster appreciation of diverse cultural values and the means by which culture is transmitted through language. The English faculty has designed the curriculum in the firm belief that acquiring this knowledge and these skills is not only rewarding in itself but also valuable to students with a variety of goals, such as pursuing graduate degrees in English literature and language; teaching English in secondary schools; entering professional schools in such areas as law, medicine, technology, or business; working in any field for which cultural awareness and strong analytical, interpretive, research, and writing skills are desired. Students majoring in other disciplines may choose to minor in English. Although not as extensive as the major curriculum, the minor will also develop cultural knowledge and critical communication skills that complement a student's work in any of the other academic majors in the University. Major in English Literature The major consists of twelve courses in English literature, six core courses and six electives. Four of the core courses, Eng 210, 211, 212, and 213, have no prerequisites and may be taken by freshmen; however, students whose Roosevelt University Assessment scores indicate a need for basic skills work in reading and writing may have difficulty meeting the demands of the core courses. Students must maintain a 2.5 average in courses applied to the major; composition courses do not count. Transfer students must complete at least 15 semester hours in 300-level English courses at Roosevelt. Electives should be chosen in close consultation with an advisor, who will recommend that students take courses that include materials from at least three of the following four areas: poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction prose. For students whose expository writing would profit from additional practice, an advisor may also strongly recommend or require English 222 Writing About Ideas. Students planning a career in secondary education should seriously consider the internship courses in teaching composition or literature.
Requirements for a Major in English Literature
Major in English with a Creative Writing Concentration Students interested in this specialty must complete 12 semester hours of English elective credit in the creative writing program. Eng 253 Introduction to Creative Writing is required. Of the remaining three courses, at least two must be workshops in the writing of fiction, poetry, dramatic scripts, or creative non-fiction. Students may elect to take a course in a significant project approved by a creative writing faculty member, an editing internship with the program's literary magazine, or a public-service writing internship. Requirements for the English Minor To qualify for the minor, students must complete four of the six courses in the core curriculum and two 300-level electives. From the core, Eng 220 and Eng 221 are required; minors will choose two of the four survey courses (Eng 210, 211, 212, 213). Upon completion of Eng 220, students may elect any of the 300-level courses. Request Further Information Request a university catalog, information packet, or application for admission
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