Western Carolina University

Transfer Guide

Western Carolina University
English, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Creative Writing and Publishing, English Studies, English Studies Pedagogy, Film and New Media, Global English Studies, Literary Studies, Public Writing and Rhetoric, Writing and Editing in Professional Environments
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer students should apply to Western Carolina University at applynow.wcu.edu. A minimum 2.2 GPA is required for consideration, however, this does not guarantee admission. We recommend that you aim for an average cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on 12+ hours of college credit for competitiveness with other incoming transfer applicants.

Please note that admission to the institution does not guarantee admission to specific programs, and some programs do require a supplemental application. Check the program website at WCU.edu for supplemental application details and instructions, or reach out to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 828.227.7317.

Contact:

Advising Center
transferadvising@wcu.edu

Revised: May, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Foreign Language 111 and 112 course to meet pre-requisites for program Foreign Language requirements.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 232: American Literature II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
ENG 241: British Literature I
OR
ENG 242: British Literature II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
ENG 251: Western World Literature I
OR
ENG 252: Western World Literature II; ENG 261: World Literature I; ENG 262: World Literature II 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
ENG 125: Creative Writing I
OR
ENG 127: Fiction Writing + ENG 128: Poetry Writing + ENG 129 Creative Nonfiction Writing 		3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ENG 126: Creative Writing II
OR
ENG 127: Fiction Writing + ENG 128: Poetry Writing + ENG 129 Creative Nonfiction Writing 		3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENGL 101: Writing and Rhetoric English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENGL 202: Writing and Critical Inquiry English Composition General Education
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COMM 201: Foundations of Communication UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 5 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELEC 19A: Lower Level Electives Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 8 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Western Carolina University:

Remaining requirements at the university depend upon a student's selected concentration. See individual concentration details below.

Note: To complete the program requires a second major, minor, or other approved program.

English BA (Creative Writing and Publishing, English Studies, English Studies Pedagogy, Film and New Media, Global English Studies, Literary Studies, Public Writing and Rhetoric, Writing and Editing in Professional Environments) students who elect to enroll in the Professional Writing, Film Studies, Literature or Creative Writing minor may not use an ENGL course for both the major and the minor; double counting of a course between those majors and those minors is not allowed.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Seminar in English Studies 3

Advanced special topics courses taught by different faculty each semester. Subject varies and is based on the teacher’s research speciality.

Education students will take ENGL 418, English students will take ENGL 450.

  • ENGL 418 - Fundamentals of Teaching Literature Credits: 3 OR
  • ENGL 450 - Seminar in English Studies Credits: 3, R6
English Capstone Course 3

Taken in last year of their program. Course would be adjusted to focus on career readiness and include creating electronic employment portfolios, preparing for interviews, etc. Fall version hosts humanities conference/ Spring version hosts interdisciplinary conference.

Education students will take EDSE 484, English students will take ENGL 498.

  • ENGL 498 - Jobs in the Changing Workplace Credits: 3 OR
  • EDSE 484 - Supervised Internship I Credits: 1-3
Creative Writing and Publishing Concentration 18

Creative Writing and Publishing Concentration (18 hours)

The Creative Writing and Publishing Concentration features the study and generation of multiple literary art forms with emphasis on craft and development of creative and critical thinking and communication skills.

Students should choose 18 hours from the courses listed below:

Note: No more than ONE Liberal Studies course may be used to meet the major requirements for the English BA.

  • ENGL 304 - Writing for Electronic Environments Credits: 3
  • ENGL 306 - Nonfiction Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 307 - Professional Editing and Publishing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 308 - Fiction Writing Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 309 - Poetry Writing Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 311 - Writing and Advocacy Credits: 3
  • ENGL 315 - Proposal and Grant Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 333 - Introduction to Shakespeare Credits: 3
  • ENGL 350 - The Renaissance Credits: 3
  • ENGL 351 - The Beats, Radicals, and Avant-Garde Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 352 - The Journey in Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 353 - Stories Retold Credits: 3
  • ENGL 363 - Globalization and Global Literatures Credits: 3
  • ENGL 366 - Literature and Immigration Credits: 3
  • ENGL 367 - Appalachian Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 390 - The Bible as Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 394 - Film Adaptation Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 403 - Community Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 404 - African American Literature and History Credits: 3
  • ENGL 405 - Advanced Creative Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 412 - Grammar for Writers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 419 - Medieval Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 420 - Chaucer and His Age Credits: 3
  • ENGL 421 - Fairy Tale, Myth, and Legend Credits: 3
  • ENGL 429 - Studies in Professional Writing Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 430 - English Literature of the Renaissance Credits: 3
  • ENGL 431 - Shakespeare and His Age Credits: 3
  • ENGL 440 - Milton and His Age Credits: 3
  • ENGL 442 - African Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 443 - Cultural Studies Credits: 3
  • ENGL 444 - Environmental Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 451 - Nineteenth-Century British Writers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 452 - Latinx Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 453 - Indigenous Literatures Credits: 3
  • ENGL 459 - Southern Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 463 - Contemporary Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 464 - Native American Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 465 - Topics in African American Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 470 - Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Postcolonial Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 475 - Modernism and the Little Magazine Credits: 3
  • ENGL 477 - Literature, Gender, and Culture Credits: 3
  • ENGL 479 - Studies in Literature Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 480 - Studies in English Credits: 1-3, R6
  • ENGL 493 - Topics in Creative Writing Credits: 1-3, R6
  • ENGL 496 - Seminar in World Literature Credits: 3
  • FTP 110 - Introduction to Screenwriting Credits: 3
English Studies Concentration 18

English Studies Concentration (18 hours)

English Studies provides a traditional, flexible BA program designed to accommodate pre-professional students and students who wish to build a program with courses across several concentrations.

Students should choose 18 hours from the courses listed below:

Note: No more than ONE Liberal Studies course may be used to meet the major requirements for the English BA.

  • ENGL 304 - Writing for Electronic Environments Credits: 3
  • ENGL 306 - Nonfiction Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 307 - Professional Editing and Publishing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 308 - Fiction Writing Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 309 - Poetry Writing Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 310 - Classical Rhetoric and Contemporary Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 311 - Writing and Advocacy Credits: 3
  • ENGL 312 - Grammar for Teachers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 313 - Authoring Multimedia Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 315 - Proposal and Grant Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 319 - Grammar, Language, and Discourse Credits: 3
  • ENGL 325 - Language and Culture Credits: 3
  • ENGL 326 - Schools, Laws, and Language Credits: 3
  • ENGL 333 - Introduction to Shakespeare Credits: 3
  • ENGL 350 - The Renaissance Credits: 3
  • ENGL 351 - The Beats, Radicals, and Avant-Garde Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 352 - The Journey in Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 353 - Stories Retold Credits: 3
  • ENGL 363 - Globalization and Global Literatures Credits: 3
  • ENGL 366 - Literature and Immigration Credits: 3
  • ENGL 367 - Appalachian Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 368 - Film Genres Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 378 - Motion Picture Histories Credits: 3
  • ENGL 389 - Cooperative Education: Professional Writing Credits: 1 or 3, R15
  • ENGL 390 - The Bible as Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 394 - Film Adaptation Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 401 - Writing for Careers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 402 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 403 - Community Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 404 - African American Literature and History Credits: 3
  • ENGL 405 - Advanced Creative Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 410 - Political Rhetorics Credits: 3
  • ENGL 412 - Grammar for Writers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 413 - ESL Methods for Content Teachers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 414 - Fundamentals of Teaching Composition Credits: 3
  • ENGL 415 - Applied Linguistics Credits: 3
  • ENGL 416 - Teaching English as a Second Language Credits: 3
  • ENGL 417 - Methods for Teaching English Credits: 3
  • ENGL 418 - Fundamentals of Teaching Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 419 - Medieval Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 420 - Chaucer and His Age Credits: 3
  • ENGL 421 - Fairy Tale, Myth, and Legend Credits: 3
  • ENGL 422 - Adolescent Literature in Secondary Schools Credits: 3
  • ENGL 429 - Studies in Professional Writing Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 430 - English Literature of the Renaissance Credits: 3
  • ENGL 431 - Shakespeare and His Age Credits: 3
  • ENGL 440 - Milton and His Age Credits: 3
  • ENGL 442 - African Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 443 - Cultural Studies Credits: 3
  • ENGL 444 - Environmental Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 451 - Nineteenth-Century British Writers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 452 - Latinx Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 453 - Indigenous Literatures Credits: 3
  • ENGL 459 - Southern Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 463 - Contemporary Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 464 - Native American Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 465 - Topics in African American Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 470 - Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Postcolonial Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 474 - Literary Theory Credits: 3
  • ENGL 475 - Modernism and the Little Magazine Credits: 3
  • ENGL 477 - Literature, Gender, and Culture Credits: 3
  • ENGL 478 - Film Theory Credits: 3
  • ENGL 479 - Studies in Literature Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 480 - Studies in English Credits: 1-3, R6
  • ENGL 483 - Writing Internship Credits: 3
  • ENGL 491 - Supervised Student Teaching in English, 9-12 Credits: 3
  • ENGL 492 - ESL Practicum Credits: 3
  • ENGL 493 - Topics in Creative Writing Credits: 1-3, R6
  • ENGL 496 - Seminar in World Literature Credits: 3
English Studies Pedagogy Concentration 18

English Studies Pedagogy Concentration (18 hours)

The English Studies Pedagogy Concentration is a required concentration for students pursuing a B.S.Ed. in Secondary and Special Subject Teaching (grades 9-12)  English Education. It is also relevant to students interested in pedagogy-centered careers, such as teaching internationally, by providing them with the content knowledge and teaching method skills needed for success.

This program does not lead to licensure. Only students who also complete the B.S.Ed. in Secondary and Special Subject Teaching (grades 9-12) English may be recommended for NC Teaching Licensure in English Language Arts.

Students must complete the English Studies Pedagogy Methods Core (12 hours) and English Studies Pedagogy Electives (6 hours). English Studies Pedagogy Methods Core (12 hours)

  • ENGL 319 - Grammar, Language, and Discourse Credits: 3
  • ENGL 414 - Fundamentals of Teaching Composition Credits: 3
  • ENGL 418 - Fundamentals of Teaching Literature Credits: 3

AND

  • ENGL 413 - ESL Methods for Content Teachers Credits: 3

OR

  • ENGL 416 - Teaching English as a Second Language Credits: 3

English Studies Pedagogy Electives (6 hours)

Students should choose 6 hours from the courses listed below:

Note: NO more than one liberal studies course may be used to meet the major requirements for the English BA.

Note: Students in the BA/English Studies Pedagogy Concentration with a TESOL minor may not use an English Studies Pedagogy elective course for both the major and the TESOL minor.

  • ENGL 304 - Writing for Electronic Environments Credits: 3
  • ENGL 306 - Nonfiction Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 307 - Professional Editing and Publishing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 308 - Fiction Writing Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 309 - Poetry Writing Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 310 - Classical Rhetoric and Contemporary Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 311 - Writing and Advocacy Credits: 3
  • ENGL 315 - Proposal and Grant Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 333 - Introduction to Shakespeare Credits: 3
  • ENGL 350 - The Renaissance Credits: 3
  • ENGL 351 - The Beats, Radicals, and Avant-Garde Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 352 - The Journey in Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 353 - Stories Retold Credits: 3
  • ENGL 363 - Globalization and Global Literatures Credits: 3
  • ENGL 366 - Literature and Immigration Credits: 3
  • ENGL 367 - Appalachian Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 378 - Motion Picture Histories Credits: 3
  • ENGL 389 - Cooperative Education: Professional Writing Credits: 1 or 3, R15
  • ENGL 390 - The Bible as Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 394 - Film Adaptation Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 401 - Writing for Careers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 403 - Community Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 404 - African American Literature and History Credits: 3
  • ENGL 410 - Political Rhetorics Credits: 3
  • ENGL 412 - Grammar for Writers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 419 - Medieval Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 420 - Chaucer and His Age Credits: 3
  • ENGL 421 - Fairy Tale, Myth, and Legend Credits: 3
  • ENGL 422 - Adolescent Literature in Secondary Schools Credits: 3
  • ENGL 429 - Studies in Professional Writing Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 430 - English Literature of the Renaissance Credits: 3
  • ENGL 431 - Shakespeare and His Age Credits: 3
  • ENGL 440 - Milton and His Age Credits: 3
  • ENGL 442 - African Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 443 - Cultural Studies Credits: 3
  • ENGL 444 - Environmental Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 451 - Nineteenth-Century British Writers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 452 - Latinx Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 453 - Indigenous Literatures Credits: 3
  • ENGL 459 - Southern Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 463 - Contemporary Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 464 - Native American Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 465 - Topics in African American Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 470 - Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Postcolonial Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 474 - Literary Theory Credits: 3
  • ENGL 475 - Modernism and the Little Magazine Credits: 3
  • ENGL 477 - Literature, Gender, and Culture Credits: 3
  • ENGL 478 - Film Theory Credits: 3
  • ENGL 479 - Studies in Literature Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 480 - Studies in English Credits: 1-3, R6
  • ENGL 483 - Writing Internship Credits: 3
  • ENGL 493 - Topics in Creative Writing Credits: 1-3, R6
  • ENGL 496 - Seminar in World Literature Credits: 3
Film and New Media Concentration 18

Film and New Media Concentration (18 hours)

Concentration focuses on analysis of film and film genres, and video in the context of changes in the media landscape during the past few decades.

Students should choose 18 hours from the courses listed below:

Note: No more than ONE Liberal Studies course may be used to meet the major requirements for the English BA.

  • ENGL 310 - Classical Rhetoric and Contemporary Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 311 - Writing and Advocacy Credits: 3
  • ENGL 313 - Authoring Multimedia Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 325 - Language and Culture Credits: 3
  • ENGL 353 - Stories Retold Credits: 3
  • ENGL 363 - Globalization and Global Literatures Credits: 3
  • ENGL 367 - Appalachian Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 368 - Film Genres Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 378 - Motion Picture Histories Credits: 3
  • ENGL 394 - Film Adaptation Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 403 - Community Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 410 - Political Rhetorics Credits: 3
  • ENGL 420 - Chaucer and His Age Credits: 3
  • ENGL 421 - Fairy Tale, Myth, and Legend Credits: 3
  • ENGL 443 - Cultural Studies Credits: 3
  • ENGL 474 - Literary Theory Credits: 3
  • ENGL 478 - Film Theory Credits: 3

 
Writing and Editing in Professional Environments Concentration 18

Writing and Editing in Professional Environments Concentration (18 hours)

Like all English majors, students who concentrate in Professional Writing are critical and creative thinkers. As Professional Writing students, they sharpen their writing skills, learn to adapt to the changing demands of the marketplace, and prepare for careers in a variety of fields, including law, marketing, and public relations; print, broadcast, and electronic media; technical writing, editing, and publishing; creative writing, magazine writing, and consulting; and they work with non-profit organizations and government agencies. Professional Writing students have the option to take several creative writing courses that focus on fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.

Students should choose 18 hours from the courses listed below:

Note: No more than ONE Liberal Studies course may be used to meet the major requirement for the English BA.

  • ENGL 304 - Writing for Electronic Environments Credits: 3
  • ENGL 306 - Nonfiction Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 307 - Professional Editing and Publishing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 308 - Fiction Writing Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 310 - Classical Rhetoric and Contemporary Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 311 - Writing and Advocacy Credits: 3
  • ENGL 315 - Proposal and Grant Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 319 - Grammar, Language, and Discourse Credits: 3
  • ENGL 326 - Schools, Laws, and Language Credits: 3
  • ENGL 351 - The Beats, Radicals, and Avant-Garde Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 363 - Globalization and Global Literatures Credits: 3
  • ENGL 366 - Literature and Immigration Credits: 3
  • ENGL 367 - Appalachian Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 368 - Film Genres Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 378 - Motion Picture Histories Credits: 3
  • ENGL 394 - Film Adaptation Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 401 - Writing for Careers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 402 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 403 - Community Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 404 - African American Literature and History Credits: 3
  • ENGL 405 - Advanced Creative Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 410 - Political Rhetorics Credits: 3
  • ENGL 412 - Grammar for Writers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 415 - Applied Linguistics Credits: 3
  • ENGL 416 - Teaching English as a Second Language Credits: 3
  • ENGL 429 - Studies in Professional Writing Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 442 - African Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 443 - Cultural Studies Credits: 3
  • ENGL 444 - Environmental Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 452 - Latinx Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 453 - Indigenous Literatures Credits: 3
  • ENGL 459 - Southern Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 464 - Native American Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 465 - Topics in African American Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 470 - Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Postcolonial Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 474 - Literary Theory Credits: 3
  • ENGL 483 - Writing Internship Credits: 3
  • ENGL 493 - Topics in Creative Writing Credits: 1-3, R6
Literary Studies Concentration 18

Literary Studies Concentration (18 hours)

In this concentration, students explore written and visual texts from both critical and creative perspectives in their cultural contexts. They also develop writing and analytical skills including research, collaboration, and facility with relevant new technologies.

Students should choose 18 hours from the courses listed below:

Note: No more than ONE Liberal Studies course may be used to meet the major requirements for the English BA.

  • ENGL 304 - Writing for Electronic Environments Credits: 3
  • ENGL 306 - Nonfiction Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 307 - Professional Editing and Publishing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 308 - Fiction Writing Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 309 - Poetry Writing Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 310 - Classical Rhetoric and Contemporary Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 315 - Proposal and Grant Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 333 - Introduction to Shakespeare Credits: 3
  • ENGL 350 - The Renaissance Credits: 3
  • ENGL 351 - The Beats, Radicals, and Avant-Garde Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 352 - The Journey in Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 353 - Stories Retold Credits: 3
  • ENGL 363 - Globalization and Global Literatures Credits: 3
  • ENGL 366 - Literature and Immigration Credits: 3
  • ENGL 367 - Appalachian Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 378 - Motion Picture Histories Credits: 3
  • ENGL 389 - Cooperative Education: Professional Writing Credits: 1 or 3, R15
  • ENGL 390 - The Bible as Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 394 - Film Adaptation Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 401 - Writing for Careers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 403 - Community Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 404 - African American Literature and History Credits: 3
  • ENGL 410 - Political Rhetorics Credits: 3
  • ENGL 412 - Grammar for Writers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 419 - Medieval Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 420 - Chaucer and His Age Credits: 3
  • ENGL 421 - Fairy Tale, Myth, and Legend Credits: 3
  • ENGL 422 - Adolescent Literature in Secondary Schools Credits: 3
  • ENGL 429 - Studies in Professional Writing Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 430 - English Literature of the Renaissance Credits: 3
  • ENGL 431 - Shakespeare and His Age Credits: 3
  • ENGL 440 - Milton and His Age Credits: 3
  • ENGL 442 - African Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 443 - Cultural Studies Credits: 3
  • ENGL 444 - Environmental Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 451 - Nineteenth-Century British Writers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 452 - Latinx Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 453 - Indigenous Literatures Credits: 3
  • ENGL 459 - Southern Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 463 - Contemporary Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 464 - Native American Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 465 - Topics in African American Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 470 - Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Postcolonial Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 474 - Literary Theory Credits: 3
  • ENGL 475 - Modernism and the Little Magazine Credits: 3
  • ENGL 477 - Literature, Gender, and Culture Credits: 3
  • ENGL 478 - Film Theory Credits: 3
  • ENGL 479 - Studies in Literature Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 480 - Studies in English Credits: 1-3, R6
  • ENGL 483 - Writing Internship Credits: 3
  • ENGL 493 - Topics in Creative Writing Credits: 1-3, R6
Global English Studies Concentration 18

Global English Studies Concentration (18 hours)

Concentration highlights the vitality and interconnectedness of literary traditions across the globe, and the relevance of global learning and approaches to everyday life.

Students should choose 18 hours from the courses listed below:

Note: No more than ONE Liberal Studies course may be used to meet the major requirements for the English BA.

  • ENGL 311 - Writing and Advocacy Credits: 3
  • ENGL 325 - Language and Culture Credits: 3
  • ENGL 368 - Film Genres Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 378 - Motion Picture Histories Credits: 3
  • ENGL 404 - African American Literature and History Credits: 3
  • ENGL 405 - Advanced Creative Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 410 - Political Rhetorics Credits: 3
  • ENGL 419 - Medieval Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 429 - Studies in Professional Writing Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 430 - English Literature of the Renaissance Credits: 3
  • ENGL 442 - African Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 443 - Cultural Studies Credits: 3
  • ENGL 444 - Environmental Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 451 - Nineteenth-Century British Writers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 452 - Latinx Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 453 - Indigenous Literatures Credits: 3
  • ENGL 459 - Southern Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 463 - Contemporary Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 465 - Topics in African American Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 470 - Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Postcolonial Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 475 - Modernism and the Little Magazine Credits: 3
  • ENGL 477 - Literature, Gender, and Culture Credits: 3

Students may take one of the following ULPs to count within the concentration:

  • ENGL 351 - The Beats, Radicals, and Avant-Garde Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 363 - Globalization and Global Literatures Credits: 3
  • ENGL 366 - Literature and Immigration Credits: 3
  • ENGL 367 - Appalachian Literature Credits: 3
Public Writing and Rhetoric Concentration 18

Public Writing and Rhetoric Concentration (18 hours)

Concentration highlights the historical, cultural, and ethical contexts of rhetorical language and writing in public settings and for public advocacy. Students should choose 18 hours from the courses listed below: Note: No more than ONE Liberal Studies course may be used to meet the major requirements for the English BA.

  • ENGL 304 - Writing for Electronic Environments Credits: 3
  • ENGL 306 - Nonfiction Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 307 - Professional Editing and Publishing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 310 - Classical Rhetoric and Contemporary Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 311 - Writing and Advocacy Credits: 3
  • ENGL 315 - Proposal and Grant Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 378 - Motion Picture Histories Credits: 3
  • ENGL 389 - Cooperative Education: Professional Writing Credits: 1 or 3, R15
  • ENGL 401 - Writing for Careers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 402 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 403 - Community Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 405 - Advanced Creative Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 410 - Political Rhetorics Credits: 3
  • ENGL 412 - Grammar for Writers Credits: 3
  • ENGL 429 - Studies in Professional Writing Credits: 3, R6
  • ENGL 431 - Shakespeare and His Age Credits: 3
  • ENGL 443 - Cultural Studies Credits: 3
  • ENGL 444 - Environmental Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 452 - Latinx Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 453 - Indigenous Literatures Credits: 3
  • ENGL 470 - Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Postcolonial Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 474 - Literary Theory Credits: 3
  • ENGL 478 - Film Theory Credits: 3
  • ENGL 493 - Topics in Creative Writing Credits: 1-3, R6
English Core Requirements 3
  • ENGL 213 - Introduction to Professional Writing and Editing Credits: 3 (ENG 114: Prof Research & Reporting and ENG 116: Technical Report Writing)
Second major, minor, or other approved program 18

Credit hours will range based on what is added.
General Electives 30

To complete 120 hours, students may need to take additional General Electives (the number depends on how many Liberal Studies courses also count toward the major).

Students are encouraged to use ENGL classes as their general electives to meet the 120-hour requirement. If courses taken in the major also are used to meet Liberal Studies requirements, more hours will need to be completed to reach the 120 hours required for the degree.