Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Slippery Rock University

English Literature, Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Concentration in Literary, Film, and Cultural Studies

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Interact with Diverse Literary Forms: display knowledge of discipline specific content and generate knowledge through written and oral interaction with diverse* literary forms and cultural contexts.(*where diverse means multiple genres) (UO: 2, 5, 6)

  • Methods of Discipline Specific Analysis: Apply principle methods of discipline specific analysis, understand the theoretical constructs and basic assumptions that guide criticism   (UO4, 6, 8)

  • Literature and Language as Cultural Expressions: Articulate how literature and language, as cultural expressions, respond to and record the value systems of diverse* cultures and human experiences. (*where diverse means many aspects of human identity) (UO: 5,7, 9)

UNIVERSAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Research Tools and Resources: use the research tools and resources of the profession to effectively interpret arguments and properly document sources per professional standards (UO: 3, 8)

  • Knowledge of Technology: display knowledge of technologies that support both written and oral communication(UO: 10)

  • Degree Program Writing Competency: understand the writing process to communicate ideas effectively to a variety of audiences  (UO: 1,2)

RELATED LINKS

English Literature - Literary, Film, and Cultural Studies, BA Program Page

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

CURRICULUM GUIDE

GPA REQUIREMENT

Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher

SUMMARY*

Rock Studies 2 Requirements42
Modern Language Requirement0-9
Other Basic Requirements0-3
Major/Concentration Requirements39
Electives39

* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits.  Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.

ROCK STUDIES 2 REQUIREMENTS

The Rock
SUBJ 139Foundations of Academic Discovery 13
ENGL 102Critical Writing3
ENGL 104Critical Reading3
MATH 117Quantitative Reasoning3
Select one of the following:3
COMM 200
Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
PHIL 110
Ethics and Civil Discourse
POLS 235
Civil Discourse and Democracy
Subtotal15
Integrated Inquiry
Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Humanities Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Social Science Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Natural Sciences Inquiry
SCI 101Science of Life3
Physical Sciences Inquiry
SCI 102Understanding the Physical World3
Subtotal15
Thematic Thread
Select 12 Credits 212
Total Hours42
1

Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.

2

One course from each category; six credits must be 300-level or above; no more than 4 credits from one subject area; specific courses required in first major, regardless of prefix of course, cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements; any course with same prefix as first major cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements, even if it is not a course in the first major.

BA Modern Language Requirement

BA degree requires language proficiency at the 103 class level. Exemption by placement or examination is possible.

Complete 0-9 credits0-9
Total Hours0-9

Basic Math Requirement

Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.

Complete one of the following:0-3
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR
ESAP 110
Beginning Algebra
Total Hours0-3

DIVERSITY,  EQUITY,  AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT

Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation.  Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career. 

MAJOR/CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS

  • 20 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
  • 20 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
Required English Courses
ENGL 214Introduction to Film Analysis 13
ENGL 220Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies 13
ENGL 403Literary and Cultural Theory 13
Interpreting Literary Traditions6
Select two of the following:
ENGL 312
Introduction to Shakespeare 1
or ENGL 389
 Stratford Shakespeare Tour
ENGL 317
British Literature I 1
ENGL 318
British Literature II 1
ENGL 319
American Literature I 1
ENGL 320
American Literature II 1
Interpreting Culture & Environments 6
Select two of the following:
ENGL 238
Video Games as Literature
ENGL 243
Literature of the Women's Movement 1
ENGL 298
Selected Topics 1,2
ENGL 311
Chaucer and Medieval Culture 1
ENGL 328
Young Adult Literature 1
ENGL 410
Literature of the Environment 1
Interpreting Film6
Select two of the following:
ENGL 298
Selected Topics 1,3
ENGL 300
Queer Literature and Film
ENGL 314
European Film 1
ENGL 316
Asian Film 1
ENGL 498
Selected Topics 1,4
JAPN 330
Samurai Culture Through Film
Interpreting Diverse Texts6
Select two from the following:
ENGL 242
African-American Literature 1
ENGL 244
Native American Literature 1
ENGL 246
U.S. Latino/a Literatures 1
ENGL 248
Asian Literature 1
ENGL 300
Queer Literature and Film 1
ENGL 402
World Literature 1
Writing Culture3
Select one of the following:
ENGL 205
Introduction to Professional Writing
ENGL 225
Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGL 307
Writing About Electronic Media and Film 1
ENGL 315
The Cinematic Review: Historical and Critical Writing 1
ENGL 339
Creative Writing: Fiction 1
ENGL 349
Creative Writing:Screenplay
Capstone Experience Requirement3
ENGL 409
Professional English 1
ENGL 450
Internship 1
Total Hours39
1

Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA

2

Select Interpreting Culture and Environment ENGL 298 topics from:

  • Apocalyptic Literature
  • Literary Pirates
  • Nobel and Pulitzer Literature
  • Dante and Our Journeys
3

Select Interpreting Film Block ENGL 298 topic:

  • American Drama to Film
4

Select Interpreting Film Block ENGL 298 topic:

  • Alfred Hitchcock and His Imitators
*

Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

CO-CURRICULAR AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:

  1. International study programs (short-term) locations such as Italy, London and Canada
  2. Student-faculty research
  3. Career education and development
  4. Internships
  5. Community services experience through the national Writing in Schools program
  6. Volunteer experience in literary magazine production

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

English Literature - BA (5 25)
Concentration in Literary, Film, and Cultural Studies (LTSC)
This program is effective as of Summer 2024
Revised 05.02.2024
UCC: 03.19.2024 

RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
ENGL 102 Critical Writing 3
ESAP 101 FYRST Seminar * 1
MATH 117 Quantitative Reasoning 3
Modern Language I 3
SUBJ 139Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 3
Select one of the following: 3
COMM 200
 Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
PHIL 110
 Ethics and Civil Discourse
POLS 235
 Civil Discourse and Democracy
 Hours16
Spring
ENGL 104 Critical Reading 3
Modern Language II 3
SCI 101 Science of Life (Humanities Inquiry) 3
Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry 3
Humanities Inquiry 3
 Hours15
Second Year
Fall
ENGL 220 Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies (Inquiry) 3
ENGL 298 Selected Topics 3
Modern Language III 3
SCI 102 Understanding the Physical World 3
Social Science Inquiry 3
Declare a Thematic Thread 8
 Hours15
Spring
Thematic Thread Requirement 3
Thematic Thread Requirement 3
Thematic Thread Requirement 3
Course in other department/minoror elective 3
Select one of the following: 3
ENGL 230
 Introduction to Linguistics and Grammar 2
ENGL 242
 African-American Literature
ENGL Elective
 Hours15
Third Year
Fall
ENGL 311
or ENGL 317
or ENGL 319
 Chaucer and Medieval Culture
or British Literature I
or American Literature I
 3
ENGL 242
or ENGL 244
or ENGL 246
 African-American Literature
or Native American Literature
or U.S. Latino/a Literatures
 3
Select one of the following: 3
ENGL 331
 Historical Development of the English Language 3
ENGL Elective 4
Thematic Thread Requirement 3
Course in other department/minor 3
 Hours15
Spring
ENGL 214 Introduction to Film Analysis 3
Select one of the following: 3
ENGL 312
 Introduction to Shakespeare
ENGL 318
 British Literature II
ENGL 389
 Stratford Shakespeare Tour
ENGL 320
or ENGL 242
 American Literature II
or African-American Literature
 3
Select one of the following: 3
ENGL 332
 Modern English Grammar and Syntax 5
ENGL Elective 6
Course in other department/minor 3
 Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
ENGL 402 World Literature 3
ENGL 409 Professional English 3
Course in other department/minor 3
Select one of the following: 3
ENGL 403
 Literary and Cultural Theory
ENGL Elective 4
Select one of the following: 3
ENGL 307
 Writing About Electronic Media and Film
ENGL 314
 European Film
ENGL 316
 Asian Film
 Hours15
Spring
Select one of the following: 3
ENGL 328
 Young Adult Literature
ENGL 410
 Literature of the Environment
Select one of the following: 3
ENGL 403
 Literary and Cultural Theory
ENGL Elective 7
Select one of the following: 3
ENGL 205
 Introduction to Professional Writing
ENGL 225
 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGL 315
 The Cinematic Review: Historical and Critical Writing
ENGL 339
 Creative Writing: Fiction
Course in other department/minor 3
Course in other department/minor 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours**121
1

Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.

2

If not taking ENGL 331 or ENGL 332.

3

If not taking ENGL 230 or ENGL 332.

4

ENGL 243, ENGL 248, ENGL 298

5

If not taking ENGL 230 or ENGL 331.

6

ENGL 242, ENGL 298, ENGL 328, ENGL 410.

7

ENGL 328, ENGL 410

8

Work with your Academic Adviser to declare a Thematic Thread by the end of your fall semester in your second year.

*

Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.

** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Some planners may show more than 120 credits because faculty have created flexibility in choosing courses.  However, only 120 credits are required to obtain a degree. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year. 

Major Code: 5 25
Concentration Code: LTSC
Revised: 12.22.2020