Department of English and Foreign Languages
Professors Conway, King, Patton, Stewart; Associate Professors Ayotte, Crawford, Mahaffey (Chair), Murphy, Rozelle, Stoops, Vaccarella, Vazquez-Gonzalez, Webb; Assistant Professors Batkie, Beringer, Chancellor, Forrester, Inglesby; Instructors Durst, Rickel.
General Education
All undergraduate students (except transfer students with equivalent credit) must complete the department’s courses in Composition and in World Literature, either at the standard (ENG 101, 102, 231, 232) or honors level (ENG 103, 104, 233, 234).
Majors
The department offers the B.A. degree with majors in English and in Foreign Languages with a concentration in French or Spanish. At times there are elective courses in German.
The B.A. degree requires completion of the second-year sequence of a foreign language.
English
Students who major in English must take 36 hours in English courses numbered 300 or above. The 36 hours must include the following:
- 3 hours in ENG 300, Introduction to the Major;
- 9 hours in ENG 305, 306, and 307, Introduction to the Study of British and American Literature;
- 3 hours in a course that focuses on the writings of one or two authors (ENG 405);
- 3 hours in a course that focuses on a genre (ENG 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, or 419);
- 3 hours in a course that focuses on texts of a specific cultural or historical period (ENG 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 431, 432, or 439);
- 3 hours in a course that analytically studies the history, structure, or use of language or of texts (ENG 452, 454, or 455);
- 3 hours in Diverse Voices, a study of texts that present perspectives or voices historically not taught in British or American literature (ENG 471, 472, 473, 474, or 475);
- 3 hours in ENG 485, Senior Seminar: A Capstone Course for English majors; and
- 6 additional hours in English courses numbered 300/400 and above.
Of the 27 hours in courses other than ENG 305, 306, and 307, at least 6 hours must be in literature written before 1800, and at least 6 hours must be in literature written after 1800. In addition, of these 27 hours, at least 3 hours must be in courses primarily about American literature, and at least 3 hours must be in courses primarily about British literature.
A single course can satisfy only one of the nine requirements.
English majors must complete either:
- a minor in a selected field, or
- a departmentally approved minor area of concentration.
Candidates who wish to pursue the English/Language Arts Alternative Master’s program must successfully complete 32/19 (32 hours with 19 hours at the 300/400 level) and have at least one course in each of the following areas: English, theatre, speech, journalism (MC 200), and grammar.
Foreign Languages
A degree in Foreign Languages can lead to various careers, from teaching to translation to business. The importance of language skills in the professional world is increasingly evident, and second-language skills will enhance career options, particularly in fields related to health and human services and customer service. Students planning to pursue graduate study may find a double major with a language a valuable asset.
Students wishing to begin French or Spanish at an advanced level (that is, above 101) and who do not already have credit for the language in question may take the Department’s placement exam. Departmental faculty evaluate the results of the exam to determine the appropriate level of study. Students may register for a course lower than indicated by the exam, but not higher. The exam is offered to new students during summer preregistration and to other students by appointment. Contact the Foreign Languages office (station 6410) for more information.
The department offers the B.A. degree in Foreign Languages with a concentration in French or Spanish. Students who major in Foreign Languages must take 39 hours of the following:
- 6 hours from FL 300, 301, 302, or 303; or 3 hours from FL 300, 301, 302, or 303, and 3 hours upper-level French/Spanish class;
- 6 hours from CSD 385; GEOG 231, 331; HIST 363, 380, 447, 448, 455,461, 465, 483; MG 308, 465; POS 340, 455; SOC 445;
- 6 hours from FL 395 or two upper-level French/Spanish classes
- FL 480; and
- 18 hours in Target Language courses 301; 302; 331 or 332; 341, 342, 344 or 345; and two classes numbered 300 or above.
Minors
A minor in English requires completion of 18 hours in English courses numbered 300 or above.
A minor in French requires completion of 12 hours of French courses numbered 300 or above.
A minor in Philosophy and Religion requires 18 credit hours in any combination of the two disciplines. Students choosing this minor are encouraged to take PHIL 110 or 220 (each of which satisfies the Humanities and Fine Arts component of the General Education curriculum) before enrolling for other courses.
A minor in Spanish requires completion of 12 hours of Spanish courses numbered 300 or above.
A minor in Writing requires completion of ENG 490 and 18 additional credit hours from the following: ENG 361, 380, 454, 455, 461, and 489; COMS 330, 430, 435, and 450; MC 200, 255, 265, 300, 310, 332, 355, 390, and 455; MIS 267; PHIL 180; and THEA 371 and 471. Courses applied to the requirements for the English major may not also be counted toward the Writing minor. The Department of English and Foreign Languages offers a minor in Writing as a means to develop written communication skills that will be essential for success in any career path, within a coherent liberal-arts framework that reflects the mission of the College of Arts and Sciences. Students choosing this minor will select from a diverse roster of courses emphasizing both the practice of writing and the theories behind it. The culminating experience of the minor will be an individualized guided practicum that involves the creation of a portfolio that includes work of publishable quality. Either as an integrated part of the traditional English major, or as a supplement to another major, the minor in Writing provides marketable skills that are also at the core of a liberal-arts education.
Teacher certification
The department offers teacher-certification programs in French and Spanish.
Courses in English and Foreign Languages
English (ENG)
| Course number |
Course name |
Credit hours |
| 100 |
Composition Practicum |
1 |
| 101 |
Composition I
|
3 |
| 102 |
Composition II
|
3 |
| 103 |
Honors Composition I
|
3 |
| 104 |
Honors Composition II
|
3 |
| 180 |
Theatre in the Mind
|
1–3 |
| 231 |
World Literature
I |
3 |
| 232 |
World Literature II
|
3 |
| 233 |
Honors World Literature
|
3 |
| 234 |
Honors World Literature II
|
3 |
| 300 |
Introduction to the Major
|
3 |
| 301, 302 |
Special Topics in Language and Literature
|
3 |
| 305 |
Introduction to the Study of British and
American Literature I
|
3 |
| 306 |
Introduction to the Study of British and
American Literature II
|
3 |
| 307 |
Introduction to the Study of British and
American Literature III
|
3 |
| 310 |
Literature for Children
|
3 |
| 320 |
Studies in World Literature
|
3 |
| 361 |
Creative Writing
|
3 |
| 380 |
Advanced Composition
|
3 |
| 404 |
Literature for Young Adults |
3 |
| 405 |
Studies in One or Two Authors
|
3 |
| 408 |
Practicum in Writing Center Tutoring |
1–3 |
| 411 |
Studies in Drama
|
3 |
| 412 |
Studies in Poetry
|
3 |
| 413 |
Studies in the Novel
|
3 |
| 414 |
Studies in Short Fiction
|
3 |
| 415 |
Studies in Non-Fiction
|
3 |
| 419 |
Special Topics in Genre
|
3 |
| 423 |
Medieval Literature
|
3 |
| 424 |
Early Modern Literature
|
3 |
| 425 |
Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Literature
|
3 |
| 426 |
The Romantic Period
|
3 |
| 427 |
The Victorian Period
|
3 |
| 428 |
Modern Literature
|
3 |
| 431 |
American Literature to 1865
|
3 |
| 432 |
American Literature after 1865
|
3 |
| 439 |
Special Topics in the Literature of a Region,
Culture, or Period
|
3 |
| 452 |
Studies in Critical Theory
|
3 |
| 454 |
Studies in Composition and Rhetoric
|
3 |
| 455 |
Advanced English Grammar
|
3 |
| 461 |
Advanced Creative Writing
|
3 |
| 471 |
African-American Literature
|
3 |
| 472 |
Literature of Plural America
|
3 |
| 473 |
Post-Colonial Literature
|
3 |
| 474 |
Anglophone Literature
|
3 |
| 475 |
Literature by Women
|
3 |
| 485 |
Senior Seminar: A Capstone Course for English
Majors
|
3 |
| 489 |
Selected Topics in Literature and Language
|
variable |
| 490 |
Portfolio Preparation
|
1 |
Foreign Languages (FL)
| Course number |
Course name |
Credit hours |
| 100 |
Introductory Foreign-Language Study |
1–6 |
| 200 |
Intermediate Foreign-Language Study |
1–6 |
| 300 |
Methods in Foreign-Language Teaching |
3 |
| 301 |
Culture Through Cinema |
3 |
| 302 |
Introduction to Literary Theory |
3 |
| 303 |
Origin and History of Language |
3 |
| 370 |
Special Topics |
3 |
| 395 |
Study Abroad |
6 |
| 399 |
Experiences in Language and Culture |
1–3 |
| 480 |
Senior Seminar: A Capstone Course for Foreign Language Majors |
3 |
French (FRN)
| Course number |
Course name |
Credit hours |
| 101 |
Introductory French I |
3 |
| 102 |
Introductory French II |
3 |
| 150 |
Accelerated Introductory French |
6 |
| 201 |
Intermediate French I |
3 |
| 202 |
Intermediate French II |
3 |
| 250 |
Accelerated Intermediate French |
6 |
| 300 |
Directed Independent Study |
1–3 |
| 301 |
French Conversation |
3 |
| 302 |
Grammar and Composition |
3 |
| 303 |
Phonetics and Phonology |
3 |
| 310 |
Business French |
3 |
| 320 |
French Literature in Translation |
3 |
| 321 |
Francophone Literature in Translation |
3 |
| 323 |
History of French Film |
3 |
| 331 |
Survey of French Literature |
3 |
| 332 |
Survey of Francophone Literature |
3 |
| 341 |
French Culture and Civilization |
3 |
| 342 |
Francophone Culture and Civilization |
3 |
| 344 |
Francophone Cultural Studies and Film |
3 |
| 345 |
The Francophone World Today |
3 |
| 370 |
Special Topics |
3 |
| 395 |
Study Abroad |
6 |
| 400 |
Directed Independent Study |
3 |
| 405 |
History of the French Language |
3 |
| 430 |
French Medieval, Renaissance or Early Modern Literature |
3 |
| 431 |
Modern and Contemporary French Literature |
3 |
| 440 |
Francophone French Literature |
3 |
| 451 |
Studies in Drama |
3 |
| 452 |
Studies in Prose |
3 |
| 453 |
Studies in Poetry |
3 |
| 470 |
Special Topics |
3 |
German (GER)
| Course number |
Course name |
Credit hours |
| 101 |
Introductory German I |
3 |
| 102 |
Introductory German II |
3 |
| 201 |
Intermediate German I |
3 |
| 202 |
Intermediate German II |
3 |
Humanities (HUM)
| Course number |
Course name |
Credit hours |
| 400 |
Internship |
1–6 |
Latin (LAT)
| Course number |
Course name |
Credit hours |
| 101 |
Introductory Latin I |
3 |
| 102 |
Introductory Latin II |
3 |
Philosophy (PHIL)
| Course number |
Course name |
Credit hours |
| 110 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
| 111 |
Honors Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
| 180 |
Critical Reasoning |
3 |
| 220 |
Ethics |
3 |
| 221 |
Honors Ethics |
3 |
| 230 |
Science, Technology, and Value |
3 |
| 250 |
Symbolic Logic |
3 |
| 270 |
Philosophy of the Nineteenth Century |
3 |
| 280 |
Ancient and Medieval Philosophy |
3 |
| 290 |
Modern Philosophy |
3 |
| 300 |
Special Topics in Philosophy |
3 |
| 310 |
Philosophy of Religion |
3 |
| 320 |
Feminist Philosophy |
3 |
| 321 |
Philosophical Pragmatism |
3 |
| 330 |
Philosophy of Science |
3 |
| 350 |
Existentialism |
3 |
| 365 |
Philosophy of Art |
3 |
| 400 |
Studies in One or Two Philosophers |
3 |
| 410 |
Epistemology |
3 |
| 420 |
Metaphysics |
3 |
| 430 |
Metaethics |
3 |
| 440 |
Philosophical Analysis |
3 |
| 465 |
Special Topics in Aesthetics |
3 |
Religion (REL)
| Course number |
Course name |
Credit hours |
| 110 |
World Religions |
3 |
| 210 |
Introduction to Religious Studies |
3 |
| 300 |
The Literature of the Bible and Koran |
3 |
| 301 |
St. Paul |
3 |
| 302, 303 |
Special Topics in Religion |
3 |
Spanish (SPN)
| Course number |
Course name |
Credit hours |
| 101 |
Introductory Spanish I |
3 |
| 102 |
Introductory Spanish II |
3 |
| 150 |
Accelerated Introductory Spanish |
6 |
| 201 |
Intermediate Spanish I |
3 |
| 202 |
Intermediate Spanish II |
3 |
| 250 |
Accelerated Intermediate Spanish |
6 |
| 300 |
Directed Independent Study |
1–3 |
| 301 |
Spanish Conversation |
3 |
| 302 |
Grammar and Composition |
3 |
| 303 |
Phonetics and Phonology |
3 |
| 310 |
Business Spanish |
3 |
| 320 |
Latin American Literature in Translation |
3 |
| 321 |
Spanish Literature in Translation |
3 |
| 330 |
Introduction to Hispanic Literature |
3 |
| 331 |
Survey of Spanish Literature |
3 |
| 332 |
Survey of Latin American Literature |
3 |
| 341 |
Peninsular Culture and Civilization |
3 |
| 342 |
Latin-American Culture and Civilization |
3 |
| 343 |
U.S. Latino Culture and Civilization |
3 |
| 344 |
Hispanic Cultural Studies and Film |
3 |
| 345 |
The Hispanic World Today |
3 |
| 370 |
Special Topics |
3 |
| 395 |
Study Abroad |
6 |
| 400 |
Directed Independent Study |
1–3 |
| 405 |
History of the Spanish Language |
3 |
| 410 |
Spanish for the Professions |
3 |
| 430 |
Spanish Medieval and Golden-Age Literature |
3 |
| 431 |
Modern and Contemporary Spanish Literature |
3 |
| 440 |
Colonial Spanish Literature |
3 |
| 441 |
Modern and Contemporary Latin-American Literature |
3 |
| 442 |
U.S. Latino Literature |
3 |
| 450 |
Cervantes |
3 |
| 451 |
Studies in Drama |
3 |
| 452 |
Studies in Poetry |
3 |
| 453 |
Studies in Prose |
3 |
| 470 |
Special Topics |
3 |
