English (Literature Concentration), B.A.

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Major Requirements

The major requires 42 hours as follows:

MFL 231, 232, 240 Credits: (6)

ENGL 231 - The Interpretation of Literature Credits: (3)
ENGL 251 - Survey of English Literature I Credits: (3)
ENGL 252 - Survey of English Literature II Credits: (3)
ENGL 261 - Survey of American Literature I Credits: (3)
ENGL 262 - Survey of American Literature II Credits: (3)
ENGL 496 - Seminar in Comparative Literature Credits: (3)

3 Hours Selected From:

ENGL 389 - Cooperative Education: Professional Writing Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
ENGL 401 - Writing for Careers Credits: (3)
ENGL 483 - Writing Internship Credits: (3)

Additional Requirements

15 hours of 300-400 level literature courses as selected by the student and advisor.

To complete the program, a total of 36 hours is required, including a minor, second major, or other approved program and general electives. Students must take at least 32 hours at the 300-400 level at WCU in order to satisfy general university degree requirements.

Visit the department’s website at http://www.wcu.edu/609.asp to view the 8 semester curriculum guide.