AHU - Language & Literature - Programs of Study

Core: 12 hours
ENG 200 Expository Writing or
ENG 202 Poetry Workshop or
ENG 203 Fiction Workshop or
ENG 204 Creative Nonfiction Workshop.................................................. 3
ENG 270 Critical Approaches to Literature...............................................3
ENG. 384 World Literature..........................................................................3
ENG 480 Senior Seminar.............................................................................3

Plus one of the following:

Writing emphasis (BA or BS) 18 hours +12 hour core
ENG 200 Expository Writing* or
ENG 202 Poetry Workshop* or
ENG 203 Fiction Workshop* or
ENG 204 Creative Nonfiction Workshop*................................................ 6
ENG 325 Structure of English or
ENG 326 Linguistic Theory and Applications......................................... 3
ENG 402 Advanced Poetry Workshop or
ENG 403 Advanced Fiction Workshop..................................................... 3
Plus 6 hours of upper level ENG electives...............................................6
*Take the 2 courses not taken in core.

Literature emphasis (BA only) 24 hours + 12 hours core
ENG 361 American Literature I................................................................... 3
ENG 362 American Literature II.................................................................. 3
ENG 371 British Literature I......................................................................... 3
ENG 372 British Literature II........................................................................ 3
ENG 380 Shakespeare................................................................................. 3
ENG 381 Classical Epic and Drama or
ENG 382 The Bible as Literature................................................................ 3
Plus 6 hours of upper level ENG electives ............................................... 6
(upper level foreign language may be substituted).

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Major in English Writing and Literature (BA or BS) 48 hours
Students taking this major will complete the required courses for both the English writing and literature options listed above.

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Subject Endorsement in English (BA or BS) 42 hours
Students may graduate with a single subject endorsement in English.
ENG 202 Poetry Workshop.......................................................................... 3
ENG 203 Fiction Workshop or
ENG 204 Creative Nonfiction Workshop................................................... 3
ENG 270 Critical Approaches to Literature.............................................. 3
ENG 325 Structure of English..................................................................... 3
ENG 326 Linguistic Theory and Applications.......................................... 3
ENG 361 American Literature I................................................................... 3
ENG 362 American Literature II.................................................................. 3
ENG 371 British Literature I......................................................................... 3
ENG 372 British Literature II........................................................................ 3
ENG 380 Shakespeare................................................................................ 3
ENG 381 Classical Epic and Drama or
ENG 382 The Bible as Literature................................................................ 3
ENG 442 Teaching Writing........................................................................... 2
ENG 443 Young Adult Literature.................................................................. 2
ENG 444 Developmental Reading-Middle/Secondary School............... 2
ENG 480 Senior Seminar.............................................................................. 3

EDU 409 English Content Area Methods and Assessment must be taken as part of the professional education requirements, offered second semester only.

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Field Endorsement in Language Arts (BA or BS) 66 hours
A person with this endorsement may teach and direct curricular and co-curricular activities in composition, language, literature, speech, theatre, mass communication, journalism, and reading in grades 7 through 12. This endorsement requires 66 semester credit hours in journalism, language, literature, mass communication, reading, speech, theatre, and writing.

Reading
ENG 443 Young Adult Literature................................................................ 2
ENG 444 Developmental Reading-Middle/Secondary Schools.......... 2

Language
ENG 325 Structure of English...................................................................... 3
ENG 326 Linguistic Theory & Application or
CNA 302 Language & Human Behavior....................................................3

Composition
ENG 202 Poetry Workshop or
ENG 203 Fiction Workshop or
ENG 204 Creative Nonfiction Workshop or
ENG 430 Playwriting..................................................................................... 3
ENG 442 Teaching Writing.......................................................................... 2

Speech
CNA 201 Small Group Communication or
CNA  210 Interpersonal Communication................................................. 3
CNA  240/440 Intercollegiate Forensics................................................... 3
CNA  447 Directing Communication Activities..........................................3

Literature
ENG 270 Critical Approaches to Literature............................................... 3
ENG 361 American Literature I.................................................................... 3
ENG 362 American Literature II................................................................... 3
ENG 371 British Literature I.......................................................................... 3
ENG 372 British Literature II......................................................................... 3
ENG 380 Shakespeare................................................................................. 3
ENG 381 Classical Epic and Drama or
ENG 382 The Bible as Literature................................................................ 3
ENG 480 Senior Seminar or
CNA 455 Senior Seminar in Communication Arts................................... 3

Mass Media
CNA 263 Introduction to Mass Communication or
ENG/CNA 383 Film & Literature.................................................................. 3

Dramatic Arts
CNA 223 Acting*........................................................................................... 3
CNA 232 Stagecraft*.................................................................................... 3
CNA 432 Play Production For Secondary Schools................................ 3
*Participation in college productions also required.

Journalism
CNA 280 News Writing................................................................................. 3
CNA 290 Editing and Copy Editing or
CNA 450 Computer Layout & Presentation............................................... 3

EDU 409 English Content Area Methods and Assessment and
EDU 409 CNA Content Area Methods and Assessment must be taken as part of the professional education requirements.

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Minor in English: 21 hours
A minor must include a minimum of 12 hours unduplicated by the student’s major(s) and minor(s). Complete at least 50% of the hours in the minor at the 300-400 level.

Students must complete at least 3 hours from the following: ENG 200, 202, 203, 204, 402, and 403; at least 9 hours from the following: ENG 250, 270, 361, 362, 371, 372, 380, 381, 382, 383, and 384;and 9 hours from any ENG course not used above other than ENG 102.

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Minor in Editing and Publishing: 21 hours

A minor must include a minimum of 12 hours unduplicated by the student’s major(s) and minor(s). Complete at least 50% of the hours in the minor at the 300-400 level.

Students must complete 21 hours from the following:

ENG 200 Expository Writing (3)
ENG 202 Poetry Workshop (3)
ENG 203 Fiction Workshop (3)
ENG 204 Creative Nonfiction Workshop (3)
ENG 402 Advanced Poetry Workshop (3)
ENG 403 Advanced Fiction Workshop (3)
CNA 262 Writing for the Mass Media (3) or
CNA 280 New Writing (3)
CNA 290 Editing and Copy Editing (3)
CNA 430 Playwriting (3)

CNA 458 Advanced News Writing and Reporting (3)