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Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English, Literature Track, BA


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The courses offered in the English curriculum are designed to develop students’ abilities to express their thoughts clearly, coherently, and effectively in oral and written form; to familiarize them with English, American, and World literature; to develop their analytical skills, critical judgment, and aesthetic appreciation of quality literature; and to help them achieve deeper personal insight and self-awareness. The English major earns a B.A. degree.

In addition, English, in conjunction with other academic programs, offers a major in American Studies. American Studies is an interdisciplinary approach to studying American culture and history, challenging students to think about American culture as a whole, rather than from the perspective of a single academic discipline. The combination of courses in the American Studies curriculum fosters critical thinking and writing skills, develops the ability to synthesize information, and encourages a greater understanding of self and society. The American Studies 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.

Core Curriculum Requirements (55-62 Hours)


The Core Curriculum 

Technical Requirements (3 Hours)


Choose One Course from Early British Literature


Choose One Course from Early American Literature


Choose One Course from Later American Literature


Choose One Course from Contemporary Literature


Major Electives


Choose 9 credits of ENG literature courses with the exception of ENG 499 

May Also Choose One of


(Note: the HUM 388  option may not also be used to satisfy the student’s Level II core curriculum requirement.)

General Elective Credits


(If Needed)

Total Credit Hours (Minimum) 128


On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific core curriculum requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly.

All Bachelors programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 128 credit hours. If, in combination, core, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 128 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 128 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major.

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