English

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in English

(120 credit hours) Requirements are subject to change.

The English major is designed to increase students’ abilities in oral and written expression, to develop their proficiency in reading and analyzing literature, and to stimulate their appreciation, awareness, and understanding of the fundamental human problems and situations revealed in great literature. It also seeks to further develop their skills and techniques in the communicative arts. English majors select from one of three concentrations: American literature, British literature, or generalist. English majors may also opt to seek licensure as a teacher of English at the secondary level or licensure as an elementary teacher. English majors, in consultation with their academic advisors, will be expected to work on campus publications and/or contribute writing to these publications. English majors must successfully complete the department’s writing portfolio requirement.

For more information about the English major, contact Dr. Margaret Lloyd, chairperson of the Humanities Department, at (413) 748-3217 or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.

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CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS

I. General Education Program (40 - 46 credits)

The General Education program at Springfield College is informed by its century-old Humanics tradition of educating the whole person in spirit, mind, and body, for leadership in service to humanity. These requirements have the goal of developing literate, thoughtful, socially responsible students, and instilling in them a spirit of inquiry into the nature of humankind and the universe. Towards those ends, the requirements emphasize and encourage: the acquisition of knowledge, understanding, and competency essential for the improvement of the human condition in a diverse society; a search for personal and spiritual values; and the development of an understanding and appreciation of physical well-being. For specific requirements, see the General Education Program section or the Program Checksheet for this major.

II. Major Requirements

A. Core Requirements

ENGL 241 - Survey of American Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 242 - Survey of American Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 261 - Survey of British Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 262 - Survey of British Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 301 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
ENGL 377 - The History of the English Language Credits: 3
ENGL 467 - Shakespeare Credits: 3
ENGL 482 - Seminar Credits: 3

B. Concentration Requirements

Select one of the following concentrations:

1. Generalist

Generalists must complete a total of 15 credits of ENGL or COMM electives, excluding ENGL 100, 231, ,232 ,233 or 234.

2. British Literature

Select 15 credits from the following courses:

ENGL 321 - Chaucer and the Middle Ages Credits: 3
ENGL 332 - The Victorian Period Credits: 3
ENGL 333 - English Romantic Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 356 - Readings in the English Novel I Credits: 3
ENGL 357 - Readings in the English Novel II Credits: 3
ENGL 362 - Celtic Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 428 - Modern Drama Credits: 3
or
any 3 credits ENGL or COMM elective (excluding ENGL 100, 231, 232, 233 or 234) with the permission of advisor.

3. American Literature

Select 15 credits fromthe following courses:

ENGL 251 - Survey of African American Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 252 - Survey of African American Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 270 - American Nature Writers Credits: 3
ENGL 272 - Native American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 274 - Asian American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 275 - Women and Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 325 - Survey of American Drama Credits: 3
ENGL 346 - American Short Story Credits: 3
ENGL 349 - Modern American Poetry Credits: 3
ENGL 350 - Modern American Novel Credits: 3
ENGL 352 - American Realism and Naturalism Credits: 3
ENGL 353 - American Romanticism Credits: 3
ENGL 428 - Modern Drama Credits: 3
ENGL 459 - The Contemporary Novel Credits: 3
or
any 3 credits ENGL or COMM elective (excluding ENGL 100, 231, 232, 233 or 234) with the permission of advisor.

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