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COLLEGE
OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF LITERATURE AND LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
BACHELOR
OF ARTS IN ENGLISH
OBJECTIVES
The English program seeks to graduate students who have mastered the principles
of grammar and composition, who have a sound knowledge of the development
of literature and intellectual culture, and who have the ability to interpret
individual literary works intelligently. Programs are designed for students
preparing for careers in a variety of fieldsincluding elementary, secondary
and higher education; journalism; communications; advertising; social
work; theology; law; and government.
OPTIONS
| A. |
B.A.
in English: six hours of English Composition from the University Core
Curriculum requirements, six hours of lower-division literature survey
courses, 30 hours as specified, 18 hours in a minor, and four semesters
of a foreign language |
| B. |
Minors
in English, English as a second language, and American Sign Language:
18 hours for each program |
| C. |
Elementary
teacher certification: Language Arts Composite Specialization, 30
sem. credit hrs.; English as a first specialization, 24 sem. credit
hrs.; and Generalist Composite Specialization, 21 sem. credit hrs. |
| D. |
Secondary
teacher certification: B.A. in English and prescribed education courses |
| E. |
Endorsement in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL): twelve
hours of approved courses, three hours of student teaching, and
an elementary or secondary teaching specialization |
BACHELOR
OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH
Total Semester Credit Hours=124
The B.A.
in English degree requires the completion of 124 hours, as follows:
| A. |
University
Core Curriculum (47 hrs.) |
| B. |
A
minimum grade of C in English courses |
| C. |
Thirty semester credit hours as specified below, including at least
12 hours at this university: |
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1. Writing about literature and either grammar, history of English
the nature of language, or the history of rhetoric:
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6 |
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ENGL 3308 and either 3375, 3385, 4376 or 4380
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2. British or American Literature from the early or early modern periods
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6 |
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ENGL 4300, 4305, 4310, 4315, or 4345
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3.British or American Literature from the modern periods:
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6 |
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ENGL 4320, 4325, 4330, or 4335)
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4.Literature specialization classes: (9 hours) 9
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9 |
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ENGL 4300, 4305, 4310, 4315, 4320, 4325, 4330, 4335, 4341, 4345, 4350, 4335, 4360, or 4365
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5.Senior Seminar: ENGL 43973
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3 |
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Total
30 Sem. Credit Hrs. |
| D. |
Four semesters of an approved foreign language; the student may also
complete this requirement by passing a written examination approved
by the foreign language faculty |
| E. |
A minor of at least 18 hours in a related discipline chosen in consultation
with the student's advisor |
| F. |
Electives |
MINOR IN
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
This minor is available only in conjunction with a B.A. degree
in English.
| A. |
12-14
hours of lower division beginning and intermediate ASL taken at community
college or other university, AND |
| B.
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12
hours of upper division ASL and English as follows:
ENGL 4376: The Nature of Language
ENGL 4377: Acquisition and Development of English as a Second Language
EDSL 4310: American Deaf Culture
EDSL 4320: Methods of Teaching ASL/Practicum |
MINOR IN
ENGLISH OR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (TESL)
English may be chosen as a minor to satisfy bachelors degree requirements
in other fields. This program requires a total of 18 hours in English,
12 of which must be advanced. Courses are selected by the student in consultation
with a member of the English faculty. The minor in teaching English as
a second language requires 12 hours in Teaching English as a Second Language
and six hours in multi-cultural studies or foreign language.
TEACHER
CERTIFICATION
Candidates for elementary teaching certificates should pursue the Bachelor
of Science degree in interdisciplinary studies or a standard academic
major related to the Texas Public School curriculum. Candidates for secondary
teaching certificates should pursue a standard academic major. For other
certification requirements, consult the College of Education and Psychology
section of this catalog.
ELEMENTARY
TEACHING SPECIALIZATION
EARLY CHILDHOOD-FOURTH GRADE CERTIFICATION
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First Specialization: English
ENGL 1301, 1302: English Comp. I and II
ENGL 2322, 2323, 2362 or 2363
ENGL 2322, 2323, 2350, 2362, or 2363
ENGL
3375, 3385, 3301 or 4376
ENGL 3330 or equivalent
Upper level Literature
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6
3
3
3
3
6
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| Total
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24
Sem. Credit Hrs. |
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First Specialization: ESL
ENGL 3376
ENGL 4376
ENGL 4377
ENGL 4378
ESL or multicultural studies w/advisor approval |
3
3
3
3
6
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| Total |
18 Sem. Credit Hrs. |
GRADES FOUR THROUGH EIGHT CERTIFICATION
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English Language Arts
ENGL 1301 and 1302
ENGL 2322, 2323, 2362 or 2363
ENGL 2322, 2323, 2350, 2362, or 2363
ENGL 3308, 3375, 3385, 4376, or 4380
ENGL 3332 or equivalent
THTR 3320 or 4321
SPCM 3320, 3325, 4301, or 4331
ENGL 4310, 4320, 4325, 4350, or 4360
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6
3
3
3
3
3-6
3-6
3-6 |
| Total |
30 Sem. Credit Hrs. |
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Social Studies
HIST 1301 and 1302
POLS 2305 and 2306
HIST 3301
HIST 4301
HIST 4320
POLS 4320, 4330, or 4340
ECON 2305
ANTH 3330 or SOCI 3321
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6
6
3
3
3
3
3
3
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| Total |
30 Sem. Credit Hrs. |
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Generalist Composite Specialization (English courses)
ENGL 1301 and 1302
ENGL 2322, 2323, 2362 or 2363
ENGL 2322, 2323, 2350, 2362, or 2363
ENGL 3308, 3375, 3385, 4376, or 4380
ENGL 3332 or equivalent
ENGL 4310, 4320, 4325, 4350, or 4360
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6
3
3
3
3
3 |
| Total |
21 Sem. Credit Hrs. |
SECONDARY
TEACHING SPECIALIZATION
Language Arts specialization:
Students must complete all requirements for the B.A. in English with the
following 18 hours of guided electives:
 JOUR
2307 or JOUR 3385
JOUR 2311
SPCM 4331
SPCM 4301
SPCM 4326
READ 4364 |
3
3
3
3
3
3 |
SUPPLEMENT
IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
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