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Students majoring in English have three options. They may
major in English with a Literature Emphasis or in English with a Writing
Emphasis or in English/Education, where they will prepare to teach secondary
English. The requirements for each of the emphases are as follows:
Literature Emphasis
I.
Thirty-six total hours required, including core requirements, excluding English
101 and 300. The literature emphasis major's major field program should look as
follows:
Core Requirements:
EN 225, 226 Eng. Lit I & II (6)
EN
301 Critical Reading & Writing (3)
EN310 Modern English Grammar (3)
EN 330, 331 Amer. Lit I & II (6)
EN 360, 361 World Lit I & II
(6)
EN 400 Senior Seminar (3)
Group A Literary Forms:
(Choose one)
EN 337 The Short
Story (3)
EN 380 Modern Poetry (3)
EN 381 Drama (3)
EN 382 Modern
Novel (3)
Group B Literary Periods:
(Choose one)
EN 370 Medieval
Lit (3)
EN 371 Renaissance Lit (3)
EN 372 Restoration & 18th
Century Lit (3)
EN 373 Romantic/Victorian Lit (3)
EN 374 Modern Lit
(3)
EN 375 Contemporary Lit(3)
Group C Major Authors:
EN 345 Shakespeare or another major
authors course approved by the departmental chairperson. (3)
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II. Within the Humanities offerings, one course numbered 102
or its equivalent in any modern foreign language. For students who precede the
1999/2000 catalog, EN 309 may, in some cases, satisfy the MFL requirement. One
course from the following:
Communication 150, 241, and 350; Theatre 101,
103, 203.
Students in the Literature emphasis should consider EN 400 their
capstone course.
Writing Emphasis
I. Thirty-three
total hours required, including core requirements, but excluding English 101
and 300. The writing emphasis major's major field program should look as
follows:
Core Requirements:
EN 205 Creative Writing (3)
EN 305
Advanced Fiction Writing (3)
EN 306 Advanced Poetry Writing (3)
EN 301
Critical Reading & Writing (3)
EN 310 Modern English Grammar (3)
EN
384 Publishing Lab (3)
Choose four (at least one from each sequence):
EN 225, 226
English Lit I & II (3 each)
EN 330, 331 American Lit I & II (3
each)
EN 360, 361 World Lit I & II (3 each)
Choose one from the following courses:
EN 210 Mythologies in
Literature (3)
EN 337 The Short Story (3)
EN 377 Science Fiction
(3)
EN 378 Fantasy (3)
EN 382 Modern Novel (3) or an equivalent
approved by the chairperson
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The Writing Emphasis creates opportunities for students to learn
to write creatively and practically and to respond to the diverse needs of
varied reading audiences.
Students in the Writing emphasis should consider
EN 384 Publishing Lab their capstone course.
II. Within the Humanities
offerings, one course numbered 102 or its equivalent in any modern foreign
language. For students who precede the 1999/2000 catalog, EN 309 may, in some
cases, satisfy the MFL requirement. One course from the following:
MM 202
Basic Media Writing or MM 320 Advanced News Writing or MM 430 Feature Writing
or TH 399 Principles of Playwriting or an equivalent. See chairperson.
English/Education
I.Thirty-six
total hours required, including core requirements, but excluding English 101
and English 300 with the teaching emphasis. Students who plan to teach in
secondary schools should consult with the English/Education advisor in the
department at an early date. Students should also consult the Education
Department section of the catalog regarding Admission requirements and
Professional Education course requirements. The teaching major's major field
program should look as follows:
Core Requirements:
EN 225, 226 English Lit I & II (6)
EN 330, 331 American Lit I & II (6)
EN 360, 361 World Lit I & II
(6)
EN 300* (teaching emphasis) (3)
EN 310 Modern English Grammar
(3)
EN 301 Critical Reading & Writing (3)
EN 320 Lit for Young
Adults (3)
* (excluding EN 300)
Group A Literary Forms:
(Choose one)
EN 337 The Short
Story (3)
EN 380 Modern Poetry (3)
EN 381 Drama (3)
EN 382 Modern
Novel (3)
Group B Literary Period:
(Choose one)
EN 370 Medieval Lit
(3)
EN 371 Renaissance Lit (3)
EN 372 Restoration & 18th Century
Lit (3)
EN 373 Romantic/Victorian Lit (3)
EN 374 Modern Lit (3)
EN
375 Contemporary Lit (3)
Group C Major Author:
EN 345 Shakespeare or another major
authors course approved by the
departmental chairperson (3)
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II. Within the Humanities offerings, one course numbered 102 or
its equivalent in any modern foreign language. For students who precede the
1999/2000 catalog, EN 309 may, in some cases, satisfy the MFL requirement. One
course from the following: Communication 350 (Persuasion) or 360 (Political
Communication).
III. Students may receive a certificate to teach speech
and/or journalism if they also are certified to teach English. See chairperson.
IV. Students seeking certification to teach must also be formally admitted
to the University's Professional Teacher Education Programs. For admission
requirements, see EDUCATION in this catalog. NOTE: All teaching licenses in the
State of Kansas have been revised. Students planning to pursue a teaching
license should consult with an advisor prior to enrolling in courses.
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