English, BA

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The English major invites students to read deeply, think boldly, and write with clarity and imagination. Through the study of diverse literary and cultural texts from British, American, and global traditions, students explore complex questions about language, identity, history, and their place in the world. In small, discussion-based classes, students work closely with faculty mentors to sharpen their analytical, creative, and research skills. Along the way, they learn to craft persuasive arguments, collaborate thoughtfully, edit with precision, and approach problems with intellectual flexibility. The English major earns a BA degree.

Honors

Students majoring in English may apply to pursue program honors. To graduate with honors in English, students must successfully complete ENG 498 and ENG 499 .

General Education Requirements (37 hours)

Graduation Requirements (4 hours)

General Education Requirements

Major Requirements (40 Hours)

COM 317 - Multimedia Storytelling Hours: 3
ENG 230 - Exploring Literature Hours: 3
ENG 233 - Reading World Literature Hours: 3
ENG 247 - Literary Time Travel Hours: 3
ENG 308 - Literary Studies: Topical Subtitles Hours: 3 Must be taken twice with different subtitles
ENG 329 - Literature in Society: Topical Subtitle Hours: 3 Must be taken twice with different subtitles
ENG 488 - Senior Portfolio and Career Strategies Hours: 1
FAC 410 - Creative Futures Hours: 3
FAC 480 - Creative Collaboration and Culture Hours: 3
Choose one of the following courses:
ENG 235 - Writing Arguments Hours: 3
or
COM 110 - Media Writing Hours: 3

Major Electives

Choose 6 hours from the following:

ENG 233 - Reading World Literature Hours: 3 May take additional times with different subtitles.
ENG 236 - Reading Like a Writer Hours: 3
ENG 272 - Young Adult Literature Hours: 3
ENG 308 - Literary Studies: Topical Subtitles Hours: 3 May take additional times with different subtitles.
ENG 329 - Literature in Society: Topical Subtitle Hours: 3 May take additional times with different subtitles.
ENG 498 - Honors Research Hours: 3

General Elective Credits

General Electives (39 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.