Major in English Literature
Note: Course requirements for the BA tracks in English literature are changing starting 2019-20. However, these changes will not affect students now entering their third year of studies, who will continue to follow the old requirements, listed on this page. If you are unsure how the changes in the requirements affect your studies, please consult with the office staff.
Major in English Literature - Requirements
Print requirements page (MS-Word File)Credits required (details below):
| 5 first-year courses | 10 |
| 4 survey courses | 8 |
| 4 electives (6xx) | 8 |
| 2 seminars (4xx or 7xx) | 4 |
| Total: | 30 |
Required first-year courses:
- 106 Academic Writing I
- 107 Academic Writing II
- 190 Introduction to Fiction
- 193 Historical Background to English & American Literature
- 194 Introduction to Poetry
Total: 10 credits
Required survey courses
- 206 Renaissance Literature
- 252 American Literature
- 303 Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century English Literature
- 314 Shakespeare
Total: 8 Credits
Electives
Majors in literature must take four courses in the 6xx range. These courses can be taken starting in the second year of studies.
Total: 4 credits
Seminars
Majors in literature track must take two seminars, chosen from the 4xx- and 7xx-level range. Seminars can only be taken in the third year.
Total: 4 Credits
