English Major and Minor
The B.A. in English requires 36 credits. Majors take 12 credits in preparatory courses, 24 in advanced. The preparatory courses are CVEN 102 or CVEN 201 and AMC 201-202 (3 credits counted toward English major). These core courses provide a cultural and historical foundation for ENGL 275-276. The 24 advanced credits consist of eight courses to be taken at the 300 level, including two courses in the literature of Britain and Europe (one course before 1600, one after 1600); two courses in American literature; and one in non-Western literature. Majors may substitute one ENGL 100-level course for one 300-level elective, excluding period and national/cultural requirements. Creative Writing Emphasis Students majoring or minoring in English may choose to take a series of courses in creative writing. ENGL 385 is open to all. A tutorial in creative writing (ENGL 385T) is available to students who have shown exceptional ability in ENGL 385. Students may also receive practicum credit for work on the literary magazine, Lighted Corners. ENGLISH MAJOR WITH SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATION Students wishing to achieve certification for teaching English in grades 7-12 must take the courses specified by the education department (see p. 102) and must complete a slightly different set of major requirements: ENGL 318, ENGL 380, COMM 204, one course in British/European literature pre-1600, one course in British/European literature post-1600, two courses in American literature, and one course in non-Western literature (this also fulfills the core requirement). ENGLISH MINOR The minor in English consists of 18 credits. CVEN 102, CVEN 201 and AMC 201-202 may count for nine of these credits; taking three additional courses may fulfill the rest. Minors are encouraged to enroll in electives at the 100 level, which include a variety of film and literature topics, and in ENGL 275-276. Creative writing courses and an internship may be counted in the minor. | 
