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Nov 21, 2024
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2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVE]
English, BA
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Overview
The English major contributes to students’ intellectual and spiritual formation through developing and sharpening students’ abilities to read, write, and think critically. A rich program of study provides broad exposure to literary texts, engagement with literary theories, and opportunities to explore various genres of writing. The major prepares students academically for careers in education, further graduate study (particularly in the areas of English studies, law, and library science), and equips students for effective use of the written word in mission and market place ministries.
Objectives
The English major equips students to:
- Develop habits of critical thinking and judgment through reading and discussing numerous genres of literature.
- Read and analyze literary characteristics of classic and contemporary written works-Western, British, and American-from a variety of historical eras.
- Write with clarity on a number of topics and apply rhetorical principles and models to a myriad of writing situations.
- Research literary works and criticism of these works, utilizing the full range of academic library resources.
See Undergraduate Core for graduation requirements.
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Foreign Language (6)
Students are required to take one year (two semesters) of a foreign language (biblical or modern).
Choose four courses from the list below:
Students must select and complete both courses in the Western, British, or American Literature sequence.
Choose two courses from the list below:
Suggested Program of Study
Note:
ENG 4930 Internship in English (3) can substitute for three hours of ENG 4400 .
Total Open Electives: 24 hours
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