English Literature, Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Concentration in Language and Literature
Students pursuing a B.S. in Secondary Education must take the following courses within the Language and Literature concentration to fulfill NCATE and PDE requirements. These courses include: ENGL 204, ENGL 305, ENGL 307, and ENGL 328. Secondary Education majors should work closely with their academic advisers.
Students pursuing a B.A. in English: Language and Literature without the B.S. in Secondary Education may take approved electives. Choose from the following: ENGL 248, ENGL 298, ENGL 311, ENGL 410 or any course listed below that has not already been taken. Approval by academic adviser and department chair is required.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Interaction with Diverse Literary Texts: Display knowledge of discipline specific content through written and oral interaction with diverse literary and cultural texts.
- Methods of Discipline Specific Analysis: Apply principle methods of discipline specific analysis, and understand the basic assumptions and theoretical constructs that guide criticism
- Literature and Language as Cultural Artifacts: Express how literature and language, as cultural artifacts, respond to and record the value systems of diverse cultures and human experiences
Universal Program Outcomes
- Research Tools and Resources: Use the research tools and resources of the profession, integrate them effectively into interpretive arguments, and properly document sources according to professional standards.
- Knowledge of Technology: Display knowledge of technologies that support both written and oral communication.
- Degree Program Writing Competency - Understanding of the Writing Process : Understand the writing process to communicate ideas effectively to a variety of audiences.
Related Links
English Literature - Language and Literature, BA Program Page
Languages, Literatures, Cultures, and Writing Department Page
Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 42 | |
| Modern Language Requirement | 0-9 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Computer Competency | 0-3 | |
| Major/Concentration Requirements | 39 | |
| Electives | 39 | |
* 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
- 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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 0-9 credits | 0-9 | |
| Total Hours | 0-9 | |
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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
Computer Competency
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate "computer competency" by one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Pass Computer Competency Exam OR | ||
Select one of the following at SRU or another post-secondary institution: | ||
| Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts | ||
| Computer Concepts | ||
| Introduction to Computing and Programming | ||
| Technology for Wellness | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
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
- Students pursuing a B.S. in Secondary Education must take this course option to fulfill NCATE and PDE requirements: ENGL 204, ENGL 305, ENGL 307, ENGL 328 (by advisement for Ed. Majors).
- Students pursuing a B.A. in Language and Literature without the B.S. in Secondary Education may take the other designated courses in lieu of these. For electives, choose from among: ENGL 248 (Eastern Lit), ENGL 298 (Selected Topics), ENGL 311 (Chaucer), ENGL 410 (Lit of the Env), a course listed above that you have not already taken, or another course approved by your adviser and the department chair.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ENGL 204 | Composition and Rhetoric 1 | 3 |
| or ENGL 220 | Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies | |
| ENGL 312 | Introduction to Shakespeare 1 | 3 |
| or ENGL 389 | Stratford Shakespeare Tour | |
| ENGL 317 | British Literature I 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 318 | British Literature II 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 319 | American Literature I 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 320 | American Literature II 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 402 | World Literature 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 403 | Literary and Cultural Theory 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 24 | |
| Required English Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Linguistics and Grammar 1 | ||
| Chaucer and Medieval Culture 1 | ||
| Historical Development of the English Language 1 | ||
| Modern English Grammar and Syntax 1 | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Required English Literature Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| African-American Literature 1 | ||
| Literature of the Women's Movement 1 | ||
| Native American Literature 1 | ||
| U.S. Latino/a Literatures 1 | ||
| Asian Literature 1 | ||
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select any two English courses: 2 | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
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Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
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Except for ENGL 102
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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:
- International study programs (short-term) locations such as Italy, London and Canada
- Student-faculty research
- Career education and development
- Internships
- Community services experience through the national Writing in Schools program
- Volunteer experience in literary magazine production
English Literature - BA (5 25)
Concentration in Language and Literature (LLIT)
This program is effective as of Fall 2019
Revised 7-2019
UCC RISP 2019
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
Recommended Four-Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar * | 1 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| MODL 101 | Modern Language Requirement | 3 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| MODL 102 | Modern Language Requirement | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one English Elective 2 | 3 | |
| ENGL 220 | Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies (Inquiry) 3 | 3 |
| MODL 103 | Modern Language Requirement | 3 |
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Social Science Inquiry 4 | 3 | |
| Declare a Thematic Thread 10 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one English Elective 2 | 3 | |
| ENGL 242 or ENGL 248 |
African-American Literature 5 or Asian Literature |
3 |
| ENGL 204 | Composition and Rhetoric 4 | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Literature of the Women's Movement | ||
| Native American Literature | ||
| U.S. Latino/a Literatures 6 | ||
| ENGL 317 | British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 331 | Historical Development of the English Language 7 | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Course in other department/minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 312 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 318 | British Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 332 | Modern English Grammar and Syntax 8 | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Course in other department/minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGL 319 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 402 | World Literature | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Course in other department/minor | 3 | |
| Course in other department/minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 320 | American Literature II | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Literary and Cultural Theory | ||
ENGL Elective 9 |
||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
ENGL Elective 2 |
||
| Literature of the Environment | ||
Another course approved by your adviser & dept. chair |
||
| Course in other department/minor | 3 | |
| Course in other department/minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours** | 121 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
- 2
Must complete two courses from the following: ENGL 230, ENGL 311, ENGL 331, ENGL 332
- 3
IF not selecting ENGL 204 Comp and Rhetoric.
- 4
Take only if not selecting ENGL 220.
- 5
- 6
- 7
If not taking ENGL 332.
- 8
If not taking ENGL 331.
- 9
- 10
Work with your Academic Adviser to declare a Thematic Thread by the end of your fall semester in your second year.
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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: LLIT
Revised date: 12.22.2020