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Aug 25, 2025
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Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
English, BA
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The English major offers undergraduate students the chance to develop writing and reading skills while studying a wide range of texts from the British, American, and world traditions. Students work closely with faculty in small classes, reading and engaging in thought-provoking discussions about all aspects of literature. The curriculum of the English major not only teaches students about literature; it also develops skills like critical thinking, research, collaborative work, and editing. The English major earns a B.A. degree.
Honors
Students majoring in English who are judged qualified by the faculty may, upon invitation, elect to pursue honors work in English. To graduate ”With Honors in English,” students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, a minimum major GPA of 3.25, and complete, with a minimum grade of ”B,” ENG 498 and ENG 499 . In addition, they must pass an oral defense of the thesis. ENG 498 , with approval, may count as three elective credits towards the English degree; ENG 499 counts as three credits of electives beyond the major.
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Major Requirements (39 Hours)
Major Electives
Choose two courses from the following: General Elective Credits
General Electives (40 hours) as needed to reach 120 hours overall. Total Credit Hours - Minimum 120 hours
On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific General Education requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly. All bachelor’s degree programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 120 credit hours. If, in combination, General Education, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 120 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 120 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major. |
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