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Literature and Language

English major P.S. Gear at Oxford The Literature and Language Track is intended for students who plan to pursue graduate work in English or for students who seek primarily a liberal arts education. In this option, students are expected to complete advanced courses in each of the following areas: British literature, American literature, and the structure or development of the English language. Students in this track may pursue futures in graduate school, law school, the ministry, the business world, politics, non-profits, or a host of other outlets. The track focuses on reading, research, analysis, and effective communication practices--all much-desired skills in the twenty-first century workplace.

The Degree Program Track
Beginning with the 2004-2005 Catalog

ENGL 203 (3 hrs)
ENGL 211 (3 hrs)
ENGL 208 (3 hrs)
ENGL 300 (3 hrs)
ENGL 305 (3 hrs)
ENGL 491 (0 hrs)
At least one elective from ENGL above 499 (3hrs)
6 hours from the following HIST courses: HIST 306, 307, 308, 343, 344, 346, 347, 350, 518, 525, 527, 540, 542, or 550 (6 hrs)
ENGL 507 or 303 (3 hrs)
ENGL 317 or 504 or 515 or 529 (3 hrs)
ENGL 319 or 501 or 503 or 511 or 512 or 513 or 514 or 312† or 520 or 521 or 525 or 527 (9-18 hrs)
Hours in the Major 42

Note: Beginning with the 2007-2008 catalog, students in this track can now count 3 hours of ENGL 200 toward their degree!

Students completing the required program for the B.A. degree in English must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language at or above the third semester college level. This requirement may be met by a satisfactory score on a recognized proficiency examination or by passing any foreign language course numbered 201 or any course with 201 as a prerequisite. A maximum of 3 semester hours of foreign language courses may be applied to Area I and a maximum of 3 semester hours may be applied to Area V of the Winthrop University General Education Distribution requirements. For a list of science course recommendations for non-science majors, click here.

The student must attain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 or better in courses taken at Winthrop and included in the 36 semester hours of the required program. The student must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of ENGL courses in residence at Winthrop University. In addition to the 36 semester hours of the required program, the student must select and complete a minor. Within the 124 semester hours required for this degree, the student must include a minimum of 40 hours in courses numbered above 299 and complete PLSC 201 or ECON 103 or HIST 211 and 212.

Students desiring certification as teachers of English should consult the specific program requirements for that track.

URL: http://www.winthrop.edu/english/litlang.htm

Winthrop University
Department of English
230 Bancroft Bldg
Rock Hill, SC 29733

Phone: (803) 323-2171
E-Mail: jonesg@winthrop.edu

Last updated on 03/14/08 by Jo Koster.

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