Requirements for the Major and Minor
An English major has a choice of two programs. Program One is designed
for the student who intends to teach English at the secondary level and/or
to pursue graduate studies in English. This program is approved by the
Illinois State Teacher Certification Board in conjunction with the Illinois
State Board of Education and leads to the Standard High School (6-12) Certificate.
Program Two is designed for the student who wants to develop an individualized
program of study in language and literature in order to prepare for graduate
studies in English or to enter into professions, such as Internet and/or
traditional publishing, law, business, or medicine, in which reading skills,
analytical skills and writing skills are essential.
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Program One:
English major leading to teaching and/or graduate degrees.
Degree Offered: Bachelor of Arts
Total Credit Hours: 128
Major Credit Hours: 39
Requirements for this program are divided into six categories: Core
Courses, Survey Courses, Non-Western
or American Multi-cultural Courses, Electives,
Advanced
Writing, and the Portfolio Review.
1.Core Courses (24 Credit Hours)
Students must take the following courses:
06-250 Introduction to English Studies (3)
06-310 Advanced Writing (3)
06-314 Linguistics (3)
06-315 Grammar for Teachers (1)
06-316 Teaching Writing (2)
06-318 Writing- Center Practicum (1)
05-325 Special Methods: Teaching English in the Secondary Schools (2)
06-228 Adolescent Literature (3)
06-360 Shakespeare (3)
06-380 Writing Portfolio (0)
06-420 Literary Theory and Criticism (3)
2.Survey Courses (9 Credit Hours)
Students must take at least one American Literature survey course from
the Pre-modern period and one British Literature survey course from the
Pre-Modem period and one additional course.
One American Literature Pre-modem survey: 06-341 or 06-343
One British Literature Pre-modem survey: 06-351 or 06-353
One additional course from the following: 06-341, 06-343, 06-345 06-351,
06-353, 06-355
3.Non-Western Literature or American Multi-cultural
Literature (3)
Students must select one of the following: 06-334, 06-346, 06-347,
06-348
The department recommends that Program One majors take 06-334 Non-Western
Literature in order to fulfill both a departmental requirement and a teaching
certificate requirement.
4.English Elective (3)
Students may take any 200, 300, or 400-level literature course to fulfill
this requirement. Students are strongly encouraged, however, to take
as many literature courses as their schedule allows.
5. Advanced Writing Requirement
The general education advanced writing, requirement is fulfilled in
Program One by the completion of 06-310 Advanced Writing.
6.Portfolio Review
In consultation with their advisors in the English Department, majors
must submit a portfolio of writing for review. The portfolio represents
assignments and projects completed in courses. Students should register
for 06-380 Writing Portfolio in the semester before Graduation. Further
information can be obtained from the advisor
and department
chair.
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English Minor: Program One
The Program One minor results in a teaching minor in English for Illinois
State Teacher Certification. Prospective secondary and junior high school
teachers must major in an approved teacher education program.
Requirements for this program are divided into four categories: Core
Courses, Survey Courses, Non-Western
or American Multi-cultural Courses, and Electives.
Total Credit Hours Required: 22
1.Core Courses (10 Credit Hours)
Students must take the following courses:
06-250 Introduction to English Study (3)
06-310 Advanced Writing (3) or
06-316 Teaching Writing (2) and 06-318 Writing Center Practicum (1)
06-314 Linguistics (3)
06-315 Grammar for Teachers (1)
2.Survey of Literature Courses (6)
Students must take:
One American Literature survey: 06-341, 06-343 or 06-345
One British Literature survey: 06-351, 06-353 or 06-355
One of the above must be from the pre-Modem era (06-341 or 06-343 or
06-351 or 06-353).
3.Non-Western Literature or American Multi-cultural
Literature (3)
Students must select one of the following: 06-334, 06-346, 06-347,
06-348
4.One English Elective (3).
Students may take any 200, 300, or 400-level literature course to fulfill
this requirement. Students are strongly encouraged, however, to take
as many literature courses as their schedule allows.
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Program Two:
English major leading to graduate school, law, writing, politics or administration.
Degree Offered: Bachelor of Arts
Total Credit Hours: 128
Major Credit Hours: 36
Requirements for this program are divided into five categories: Core
Courses, Survey Courses, Electives,
Advanced
Writing, and the Portfolio Review.
1. Core Courses (15 Credit Hours)
Students must take the following courses:
06-250 Introduction to English Studies (3)
06-310 Advanced Writing (3) or 06-300 Writing for the Professions (3)
06-314 Linguistics (3)
06-366 Shakespeare (3)
06-420 Literary Theory and Criticism (3)
06-380 Writing Portfolio (0)
2.Survey of Literature Courses (9)
Students must take at least one American Literature survey course from
the Pre-modern period and one British Literature survey course from the
Pre-modern period and one additional course.
One American Literature Pre-modem survey: 06-341 or 06-343
One British Literature Pre-modern survey: 06-351 or 06-353
One additional course from the following: 06-341, 06-343, 06-345, 06-351,
06-353, 06-355
3.Four English Electives (12)
Students may take any 200, 300, or 400-level literature course to fulfill
this requirement. Students are strongly encouraged, however, to take
as many literature courses as their schedule allows.
4.Advanced Writing Requirement
The general education advanced writing requirement is satisfied by
the completion of 06-310 Advanced Writing or 06-300 Writing for the Professions.
5.Portfolio Review
In consultation with their advisors in the English Department, majors
must submit a portfolio of writing for review. The portfolio represents
assignments and projects completed in courses. Students should register
for 06-380 Writing Portfolio in the semester before graduation. Further
information can be obtained from the advisor
and department
chair.
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English Minor: Program Two
The Program Two minor is designed for students who wish to complement their
major studies with the study of language and literature. Requirements
for this program are divided into three categories: Core
Courses, Survey Courses, and Electives.
Total Credit Hours Required: 18
1.Core Courses (6)
Students must take the following courses:
06-325 Introduction to English Studies (3)
06-300 Writing for the Professions(3)or 06-310AdvancedWriting(3)
2.Survey of Literature Courses (6)
Students must take one American Literature survey and one British Literature
survey.
American survey courses: 06-341, or 06-343, or 06-345
British survey courses: 06-351, or 06-353, or 06-355
3.Two English Electives (6)
Students may take any 200, 300, or 400-level literature course to fulfill
this requirement. Students are strongly encouraged, however, to take
as many literature courses as their schedule allows.
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