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Department of English
The aim of the Department of English is to promote the knowledge and appreciation of literature, to introduce the basic concepts of rhetoric and argumentation, and to help students master principles of effective writing. In addition, the department helps majors and minors to prepare for careers in teaching or other fields and provides the foundation needed for graduate study. Creative writing is encouraged by the opportunity to contribute to and produce the University literary magazine, The Baylorian. Students may also participate in the production of a professional literary journal Windhover: A Journal of Christian Literature and in the annual Writers' Festival each January.
Major in English, B.A. degree
A major in English is 36 semester hours consisting of ENGL 1321, 1322, 2321, 2322, 3321, 3322, 4321, 4322, plus two courses from Set 1 and two courses from Set 2 (listed below). Students must earn a "C" or better for courses in this major. An accompanying minor in a Modern Foreign Language, Communication, History, or Writing is recommended. Students majoring in English and minoring in Writing may substitute literature courses for writing courses in Set 2. Set 1: ENGL 3332, 3333, 4331, 4332, 4333, 4391 (seminar) Set 2: ENGL 4341, ENGL 4342, WRIT 3341, WRIT 3342, WRIT 3343, WRIT 4343
Academic Foundation
| ENGL 1321 & 1322 | 6 |
| English Literature | 6 |
| COMM 1320 | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Social Sciences | 12 |
| Foreign Language (one language) | 14 |
| Mathematics (MATH 1306 or higher) | 3 |
| CSBS 1311 & 1312 | 6 |
| Exercise and Sport Science (two activity courses) | 2 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 64-65 |
Set 2: Choice of 2 Courses
| ENGL 4341 Literary Theory and Criticism | 3 |
| ENGL 4342 General Linguistics | 3 |
| WRIT 3341 Creative Writing | 3 |
| WRIT 3342 Advanced Grammar | 3 |
| WRIT 3343 Advanced Composition | 3 |
| WRIT 4343 Advanced Rhetoric | 3 |
Required Courses
| ENGL 1321 Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1322 Rhetoric & Composition II | 3 |
| ENGL 2321 British Literature to 1785 | 3 |
| ENGL 2322 British Literature sinice 1785 | 3 |
| ENGL 3321 American Literature to 1890 | 3 |
| ENGL 3322 American Literature since 1890 | 3 |
| ENGL 4321 Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 4322 World Literature | 3 |
| Total | 24 |
Set 1: Choice of 2 Courses
| ENGL 3332 Studies in Literary Periods and Genres | 3 |
| ENGL 3333 Studies in Major Authors | 3 |
| ENGL 4331 Chaucer | 3 |
| ENGL 4332 Milton | 3 |
| ENGL 4333 African American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 4391 Seminar | 3 |
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