To receive your bachelor of arts degree from The University of Findlay, you must also complete BA/Graduation and Degree Requirements in addition to your English curriculum.
The study of English helps students become critical readers and thinkers who have strong writing ability, sensitivity to subtle meanings, and appreciation of aesthetic experiences. English majors may focus on literature, teaching, and/or writing and in doing so may prepare for careers in teaching and professional writing. Because of the skills and intellectual flexibility it develops, the English major or minor is also valuable to students pursuing graduate studies in the liberal arts or in professional fields such as law, medicine, or business.
The University of Findlay offers an English major with emphases in these areas: creative writing, general writing, literature, and teaching English. The program also offers an English minor and a writing minor. In addition, the program offers a major and minor in technical communication. The following courses may not be counted toward any of these emphases and programs: ENGL 104, 105, 106, 107, 115, and 145.
English Program
The English major allows students to select an "emphasis" that fits their interests and future plans. Regardless of emphasis, the English major requires students to take 38 to 40 semester hours of course work, including the courses in the English major core. (Students planning graduate study in English should take at least 43 hours, including as many upper-level literature courses as possible.)
English Core Courses (31 semester hours)
The following core courses are required for all four-year programs in English:
| ENGL 200 |
Introduction to English Studies |
| ENGL 290 |
Introduction to Literary Criticism |
| ENGL 318 |
Readings in Rhetoric |
| ENGL 235 |
Topics in Literature |
| ENGL 330 |
Shakespeare |
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Three hours of either world literature or 20th century literature selected from the following courses: ENGL 324, 331, 332, or 333.
Three hours of British literature selected from the following courses: ENGL 334, 335, 336, or 337.
Three hours of American literature selected from the following courses: ENGL 338, 339, or 340.
Three hours of either social issues or pedagogical studies in English selected from the following courses: ENGL 320 or 345.
Three hours of either language or linguistics selected from the following courses: ENGL 300, 310, or 315.
Three hours of specialized writing selected from the following courses: ENGL 208, 270, or 272.
(Notes: When ENGL 202, 272, 302, 305, or 306 is counted toward the English major, it cannot count for second writing course credit. Also, students pursuing the teaching emphasis should work closely with their advisers and the Director of English when selecting core and emphasis courses.)
English-Creative Writing Emphasis
Students take the English major core, six additional hours of creative writing courses—usually ENGL 208 (poetry and/or fiction) and ENGL 308—and complete a senior project for an additional one to three hours in ENGL 490: Advanced Studies in English. The senior project must be approved by the student's adviser, the Director of English, and the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts.
English-General Writing Emphasis
Students take the English major core, six additional hours of writing courses, and complete a senior project for an additional one to three hours in ENGL 490: Advanced Studies in English. The senior project must be approved by the student's adviser, the Director of English, and the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts.
English-Literature Emphasis
Students take the English major core, six additional hours of upper-level literature courses, and complete a senior project for an additional one to three hours in ENGL 490: Advanced Studies in English. The senior project must be approved by the student's adviser, the Director of English, and the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts.
English-Teaching Emphasis
Please see the Director of English for a description of the required program for teacher licensure.
Technical Communication
A major in technical communication consists of ENGL 210, 290, 301, 303, 304, 307, 309, 314, 321, 410, 415, 487, and 495. In addition, students will need to complete ENGL 272 as their second writing requirement and also take six hours of elective credit from an approved list of courses. Students can check with their faculty adviser to find out what courses have been approved.
In addition to the major requirements, it is recommended that technical communication majors obtain a minor in a specialized content area. Students should consult with their faculty advisers to determine the most appropriate minor to complete.
A minor in English consists of 18 semester hours, including ENGL 235; ENGL 331, 332, 333, or 324; ENGL 334, 335, 336, or 337; ENGL 338, 339, or 340; ENGL 320 or 345; plus two additional courses in literature. This program is intended for students who would like to minor emphasizing work in literature to augment their majors in other areas.
A minor in technical communication consists of ENGL 210, 301, 303, 304, 314, 321, 410, and 415. Students must complete ENGL 272 as their second writing requirement.
A minor in writing consists of 18 semester hours, including ENGL 208, 270; ENGL 302, 305, or 306; plus three additional courses from ENGL 202, 208, 260, 265, 271, 272, 301, 302, 305, 306, 308, 345, and 370. Students majoring in any area of the University may elect to take a minor in writing in order to develop their ability to write clearly (and to highlight this fact for potential employers).
A certificate in technical communication consists of ENGL 210, 272, 301, 303, 314, 321, 410, and 415. Certificate candidates must complete ENGL 304. However, this course will not be part of the portfolio review process.
GRADUATION HONORS IN ENGLISH
Honors in English
Upon recommendation of the English faculty, this graduation honor is awarded to English majors who have earned an average of at least 3.7 in the English major and at least 3.5 in all courses, and who have demonstrated strong scholarly and/or creative ability in papers and projects. To apply, eligible students must submit a letter of interest to the Director of English as well as three letters of support from members of the English faculty before the end of the eighth week of the semester in which they plan to graduate.
