English, BA

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(Secondary teaching concentration students, please see English Education Concentration (Secondary Teaching Prep), B.A. )

Degree Requirements

See the “Degree Requirements ” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.

General Education Requirements (48 units)

See the “General Education Program ” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.

Major Core Requirements for All English Majors

An Introductory Course

Complete the following course:

ENGL 201 - Literary Analysis: Seminar Unit(s): 4

Two Surveys of Literature

Complete both of the following courses:

ENGL 235 - Early British & American Literature Unit(s): 4
ENGL 236 - Later British & American Lit. Unit(s): 4

A Shakespeare Course

Complete one of the following courses:

ENGL 339 - Introduction to Shakespeare Unit(s): 3-4
ENGL 439 - Studies in Shakespeare Unit(s): 4

A Survey of Literature in a Distinct Ethnic/Cultural Tradition

Complete the following course:

ENGL 350 - Survey in a Distinct Ethnic Tradition Unit(s): 4

A Theory Course

Complete one of the following courses:

ENGL 401 - Introduction to Modern Critical Theory Unit(s): 4
ENGL 402 - Introduction to Digital Humanities Unit(s): 4
ENGL 403 - Contemporary World Literature: Form and Practice Unit(s): 4
ENGL 487 - Studies in Rhetoric Unit(s): 4

Units

Total units in the major core: 24

Concentrations

Note: English majors must choose one of three concentrations:

Literature Concentration

Creative Writing Concentration

English Education Concentration (Secondary Teaching Prep)

Advising Clarifications for all Concentrations

At least 24 units of the courses listed above must be upper-division.
There are several ways in which major coursework may include GE units from areas A, C, or D. Students should consult with faculty about the relationship between their GE and Major coursework.
The 48 units listed above will be used in computing the major GPA in accordance with University policy; no courses taken Cr/NC may be counted toward the major unless they are offered with that option only.
Additional units in English, beyond the 48 units listed above, will be counted as general college electives and should not be listed on the Major/Minor Requirements form.

In accordance with University policy, courses in Independent Study (ENGL 495 , ENGL 595 ) shall not duplicate regularly offered courses listed in our catalog.