English Department

Morgan Hall
Room 258
(785) 231-1010 ext. 1441
www.washburn.edu/cas/english

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 hours required, including core requirements, excluding English 101 and 300. The literature emphasis major's field program should look as follows:

Core Requirements:
EN 225 Eng Lit I (3)
EN 226 Eng Lit II (3)
EN 301 Critical Reading & Writing (3)
EN 310 Modern English Grammar (3)
EN 330 Amer. Lit I (3)
EN 331 Amer. Lit II (3)
EN 360 World Lit I (3)
EN 361 World Lit II (3)
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)
=36 total hours

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 Foreign Language requirement.
One course from the following:
Communication 150, 241, and 350; Theatre 101, 103, 203.
Students in the Literature emphasis should consider EN400 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 English Lit I (3)
EN 226 English Lit II (3)
EN 330 American Lit I (3)
EN 331 American Lit II (3)
EN 360 World Lit I (3)
EN 361 World Lit II (3)

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
=33 total hours

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 Foreign Language 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 English Lit I (3)
EN 226 English Lit II (3)
EN 330 American Lit I (3)
EN 331 American Lit II (3)
EN 360 World Lit I (3)
EN 361 World Lit II (3)
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 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)

=36 total hours

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 FOREIGN LANGUAGE requirement.

Students also must take CN 341 (Persuasive Speaking).

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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