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Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006

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Dyson College of Arts and Sciences 75 tions and English, for teaching, and for professional schools such as law and business. Credits UNIVERSITY CORE ......................................................... 60 Including LIT 211 B, C, or E and LIT 212 B, C, or E. MAJOR COURSES ............................................................. 36 Required Courses: (24 credits) LIT 132 Introduction to Literary Studies (3) LIT 362 Shakespeare (3) ENG 322 Advanced Writing (3) LIT 499 Senior Year Experience (3) TWO courses (6 credits)—Choose from English/American World Literature (200-level) TWO courses (6 credits)—Choose from English/American World Literature (300- or 400-level) which specifically address issues of diversity and cultural pluralism. Writing or Literature Track should be chosen: (12 credits) WRITING TRACK: ENG 393 Internship (3) Plus THREE of the following: ENG 306 Writing for the Professions (3) ENG 307 Creative Writing: Fiction (3) ENG 308 Creative Writing: Poetry (3) ENG 309 Creative Nonfiction (3) ENG 326 Topics in Professional Writing (3) ENG 337 Writing Public Relations Copy (3) LITERATURE TRACK: LIT 382 Literary Criticism (3) Plus THREE additional courses that focus on a genre, period, multicultural or world literature (9). May include ENG 393 Internship. OPEN ELECTIVES ............................................................ 32 A minor in Women’s and Gender Studies, African and African-American Studies, or another complementary field is strongly recommended. Total credits 128 For those students interested in becoming teachers, see the School of Education section of this catalog for information regarding a dual major in education with this arts and sciences major. ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATIONS MAJOR Bachelor of Arts (PLV) Prepares students for a variety of careers such as law, mass communications, video production and teaching, and offers students a great deal flexibility to design of a course of study according to their interests. Credits UNIVERSITY CORE ........................................................ 60 Including LIT 211 B, C, or E and LIT 212 B, C, or E. MAJOR COURSES ............................................................ 36 Required Courses: (21 credits) ONE Literary Period course (3) ONE Major Author course (3) ONE Genre course (3) ONE Seminar (3) THREE courses (9 credits) Choose courses from three areas: oral (SPE), advanced writing (ENG 322 or 302), language (ENG 303 or 304), and communications Concentration: (15 credits) FOUR courses chosen from advanced courses in English, writing, communications, or journalism AUXILIARY COURSES ..................................................... 6 Choose one course from the following areas (3 credits): Fine and Performing Arts Modern Languages and Cultures Religious Studies One course in contemporary global issues (3 credits). OPEN ELECTIVES ........................................................... 26 Total credits 128 For those students interested in becoming teachers, see the School of Education section of this catalog for information regarding a dual major in education with this arts and sciences major. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Bachelor of Arts (NYC) Prepares students for professional school and graduate school as well as entrance into the fields of publishing and journalism. Credits UNIVERSITY CORE ........................................................ 60 MAJOR COURSES ............................................................ 36 CONCENTRATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Twelve courses in literature, literary theory, and criticism to be selected with an advisor’s approval. CONCENTRATION IN WRITING AND LITERATURE Required Courses: (18 credits) SIX courses from the following: ENG 306 Writing for the Professions (3) ENG 307 Creative Writing: Fiction (3) ENG 308 Creative Writing: Poetry (3) ENG 309 Creative Nonfiction (3) ENG 310 Journalism (3) ENG 318 Feature Writing (3) ENG 326 Topics in Professional Writing (3) ENG 397 Critical Writing and Analysis (3) Students with a 3.0 QPA and 90 undergraduate credits may also choose 6 credits in the Graduate Publishing Program with the permission of the Chair. Literature Electives: (18 credits)

NOTE: Information contained herein was compiled prior to June 2004 and is accurate as of that date. Subsequent changes may occur with respect to University programs, curricula, requirements, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, which are not reflected in this catalog. Enrollment shall be subject to and governed by such changes.

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