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.

Curriculum Guide for English (Literature Concentration) B.A.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
MFL 101 Intro Foreign Language I Credits: (3)
JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

ENGL 101 - Composition I Credits: (3)
MATH 101 - Mathematical Concepts Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
MFL 102 Intro Foreign Language II Credits: (3)

CMHC 201 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: (3)
ENGL 102 - Composition II Credits: (3)
HEAL 123 - Health and Wellness Credits: (3)
or
HSCC 101 - Nutrition, Fitness, and Wellness Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
MFL 231 Interm. For Lang. II Credits: (3)

ENGL 231 - The Interpretation of Literature Credits: (3)
ENGL 251 - Survey of English Literature I Credits: (3)
ENGL 261 - Survey of American Literature I Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P3 History Credits: (3)
MFL 232 Intermed. For Lang. II Credits: (3)
P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)

ENGL 252 - Survey of English Literature II Credits: (3)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

ENGL Jr-Sr Literature Elective Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (6)
P4 Jr-Sr Humanities Credits: (3)

ENGL 496 - Seminar in Comparative Literature Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

ENGL Jr-Sr Literature Elective Credits: (6)
Minor Credits: (6)

ENGL 262 - Survey of American Literature II Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee

After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

ENGL Jr-Sr Literature Elective Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (3)

CMPM 302 - Reporting of Public Affairs Credits: (3, R6)
ENGL 498 - Senior Seminar in Literature Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

Minor Credits: (3)
ENGL Jr-Sr Literature Elective Credits: (6)
General Elective Credits: (3)

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

Total Hours for Degree: 120

Additional Information

The B.A. in English Journalism requires a Minor. This curriculum assumes a minor of 18 credit hours. The curriculum may need to be adjusted for Minors requiring different hours.
See catalog and advisor for guidelines regarding where a student should begin his or her language course of study. Should a student need or desire to take 101 and/or 102, either can count for P6.
A student should always develop a course of study in consultation with his or her English Department Advisor.
Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution. Students often complete their Coop/Internship during a summer session