2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog
Archived Catalog
English, B.A. |
English
Adaptability, imagination, and the power to communicate are three qualities essential for success in today’s challenging and rapidly changing society. These three qualities, developed by the English major through the study of language and literature, instill both breadth and flexibility in thinking and attitude. Such study also encourages the development of clear and persuasive communication, analytical skill, cultural and historical insight, and creativity.
Neumann University’s English major provides opportunities for students to apply their coursework through participating in diverse activities including campus publications, theater productions, tutoring programs, service learning, student teaching, and internships. Students are prepared to pursue graduate study in literature, composition studies, or law. Students also learn writing and communication skills that enable them to explore career fields in education, publishing, research, business, government, entertainment, and public relations. Those who are not seeking Secondary Education Certification in English have the option of a minor in Writing, Journalism, or some other field of interest.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and will be able to:
- Analyze and interpret a variety of literary texts from a broad range of cultural, historical and aesthetic contexts.
- Demonstrate both breadth and depth of mature investigative techniques across a variety of traditional and electronic bibliographic and research media.
- Comprehend, analyze, and evaluate literary criticism from varied theoretical perspectives, and select material relevant to research purposes.
- Synthesize original interpretations with material from multiple primary and secondary sources, integrating appropriate literary terminology to support a sophisticated thesis.
- Recognize significant linguistic elements and apply major theoretical approaches to literary texts, integrating Franciscan perspectives as appropriate, and reflecting on the power of literature to enrich human life.
Admission Criteria
Candidates for the English major are required to:
- Achieve a minimum grade of “C” in ENG 102 Rhetoric and Writing II .
- Achieve a grade of “C” or higher in any English major course or allied requirement taken prior to admission to the major.
- Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher at the time of application to the major, after completing at least one semester at Neumann University.
- If seeking Secondary Teacher Certification, achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 at the time of formal application to the major. Please refer to the Secondary Teacher Certification sections of this catalog for more details.
- Make formal application to the major in the Fall semester of the sophomore year.
Progression Criteria/Degree Requirements
Progression in the English major leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree requires students to:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00; a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required for the Secondary Education Certification program.
- Receive a minimum grade of “C” in every major course requirement and a minimum grade of “B” in every required Education course, if seeking Secondary Education Certification.
- Receive approval from the Dean of the Division of Education and Human Services for the educational component of the certification program.
- Complete a minimum of 122 credits for the English major and 135 credits for Secondary Teacher Certification in English.
Special Programs
Long regarded as an ideal preparation for the study of law, the English major may be combined at Neumann with a specially designed Pre-Law curriculum to create an unusually strong foundation for success in law school. For information on this option, please see the suggested Pre-Law courses in the Special Programssection of this catalog. Additionally, the English major allows for a strong foundation in journalism and writing.
Career preparation is also provided by Neumann’s combined English/Secondary Education program, which offers both a full major in English and thorough training in Education, all leading to certification for the teaching of English at the secondary school level.
Major Requirements: 51 Credits
- ENG 230 The Pleasures of Poetry 3 Credits
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- ENG 275 Creative Writing: Poetry 3 Credits
- ENG 310 American Literary Heritage 3 Credits
- ENG 380 American Literature of the Modern Age 3 Credits
- ENG 405 The English Language 3 Credits
- ENG 450 Shakespeare and His Legacy 3 Credits
- ENG. ELEC. English Electives 9 Credits*
- FOR. LANG. Foreign Language study at the Intermediate Language I Level 3 Credits
- HUM 200 Introduction to Arts Theory and Criticism 3 Credits
- HUM 400 Aesthetic Theory and Literary Criticism 3 Credits
- HUM 460 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Credits
ENG Middle Period Requirement: 3 Credits
(Choose one of the following courses)
- ENG 300 The Rise of the Novel 3 Credits
- ENG 320 Romantic and Victorian Literature 3 Credits
- ENG 360 The Age of Reason 3 Credits
ENG Modern/Multicultural Period Requirement: 6 Credits
(Choose two of the following courses)
- ENG 330 Literature of Foreign Cultures 3 Credits
- ENG 340 European Literary Masterpieces 3 Credits
- ENG 385 Modern British and Irish Literature 3 Credits
- ENG 430 Contemporary Writers 3 Credits
- ENG 440 Modern Drama 3 Credits
- ENG 490 Gender and Literature 3 Credits
Writing Requirement: 3 Credits
(Choose one of the following courses)
- ENG 235 Peer Tutoring of Writing 3 Credits
- ENG 274 Creative Writing: Fiction 3 Credits
- ENG 275 Creative Writing: Poetry 3 Credits
- ENG 276 Creative Writing: Scriptwriting for Theater and the Electronic Media 3 Credits
- ENG 277 Creative Nonfiction Essay Writing 3 Credits
- ENG 358 Writing: Process and Product 3 Credits
- ENG 455 Advanced Analytical Writing 3 Credits
English Electives
Which can be applied to the English Major
- ENG 205 Religious Experience in Literature 3 Credits
- ENG 200 Children’s Literature: Windows on the World 3 Credits
- ENG 220 The World of Drama 3 Credits
- ENG 226 Special Topics in English Credit Varies
- ENG 326 Special Topics in English Credit Varies
- ENG 426 Special Topics in English Credit Varies
- ENG 235 Peer Tutoring of Writing 3 Credits
- ENG 240 The Art of the Short Story: Mirrors of Experience 3 Credits
- ENG 250 Young Adult Literature: Educating the Imagination 3 Credits
- ENG 274 Creative Writing: Fiction 3 Credits
- ENG 275 Creative Writing: Poetry 3 Credits
- ENG 276 Creative Writing: Scriptwriting for Theater and the Electronic Media 3 Credits
- ENG 277 Creative Nonfiction Essay Writing 3 Credits
- ENG 300 The Rise of the Novel 3 Credits
- ENG 301 Introduction to Film 3 Credits
- ENG 303 Literature and Film 3 Credits
- ENG 320 Romantic and Victorian Literature 3 Credits
- ENG 330 Literature of Foreign Cultures 3 Credits
- ENG 340 European Literary Masterpieces 3 Credits
- ENG 358 Writing: Process and Product 3 Credits
- ENG 360 The Age of Reason 3 Credits
- ENG 365 The Age of Enchantment 3 Credits
- ENG 375 The Golden Age of English Literature 3 Credits
- ENG 385 Modern British and Irish Literature 3 Credits
- ENG 394-396 Cooperative Education Credit Varies
- ENG 494-496 Cooperative Education Credit Varies
- ENG 420 Chaucer and the Flowering of English Literature 3 Credits
- ENG 430 Contemporary Writers 3 Credits
- ENG 440 Modern Drama 3 Credits
- ENG 450 Shakespeare and His Legacy 3 Credits
- ENG 455 Advanced Analytical Writing 3 Credits
- ENG 480 Independent Study Project (ISP) Credit Varies
- ENG 490 Gender and Literature 3 Credits
- JRN 260 News Writing and Reporting 3 Credits
- JRN 350 Feature Writing 3 Credits
Advanced Writing Courses
The following writing courses may be taken at an Advanced Level (300 level) by students who have successfully completed the course at the 200 level and have the permission of the instructor. The Advanced course may be taken concurrently with the 200 level course or as an independent study. These credits may count towards a Minor in writing.
- ENG 235 Peer Tutoring of Writing 3 Credits
- ENG 274 Creative Writing: Fiction 3 Credits
- ENG 275 Creative Writing: Poetry 3 Credits
- ENG 276 Creative Writing: Scriptwriting for Theater and the Electronic Media 3 Credits
- ENG 277 Creative Nonfiction Essay Writing 3 Credits
Freshman Year: Fall Semester (16 Credits)
- ENG 101 Rhetoric and Writing I 3 Credits
- INT 101 The Neumann Experience 1 Credit
- MATH CORE 3 Credits
- MOD.LANG.CORE 3 Credits
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- MOD.LANG 101 3 Credtis
- SOCIAL SCIENCE CORE 3 Credits
- THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits
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- FINE ARTS CORE 3 Credits
Freshman Year: Spring Semester (16 Credits)
- ENG 102 Rhetoric and Writing II 3 Credits
- ENG LIT CORE 3 Credits
- MOD.LANG.CORE 3 Credits
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- General Elective 3 Credits
- SCIENCE CORE 3/1 Credits
- THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits
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- FINE ARTS CORE 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Fall Semester (15 Credits)
- ENG 230 The Pleasures of Poetry 3 Credits
- HISTORY CORE 3 Credtis
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- PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits
- HUM 200 Introduction to Arts Theory and Criticism 3 Credits
- MOD.LANG 201 3 Credits
- General Elective 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Spring Semester (15 Credits)
- ENG Writing Requirement 3 Credits
- ENG Elective 3 Credits
- General Electives 6 Credits
- PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits
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or
- HISTORY CORE 3 Credits
Junior Year: Fall Semester (15 Credits)
- ENG 310 American Literary Heritage 3 Credits
- ENG Req. 3 Credits
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- ENG Elective 3 Credits
- ENG 450 Shakespeare and His Legacy 3 Credits
- General Elective 3 Credits
- PHIL CORE 3 Credits
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- THEO CORE 3 Credits
Junior Year: Spring Semester (15 Credits)
- ENG 380 American Literature of the Modern Age 3 Credits
- ENG Electives 6 Credits
- General Electives 3 Credits
- PHIL CORE 3 Credits
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or
- THEO CORE 3 Credits
Senior Year: Fall Semester (15 Credits)
- ENG 405 The English Language 3 Credits
- ENG Elective 3 Credits
- General Elective 6 Credits
- HUM 460 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Credits
Senior Year: Spring Semester (15 Credits)
- ENG Elective 6 Credits
- General Electives 6 Credits
- HUM 400 Aesthetic Theory and Literary Criticism 3 Credits