College of Liberal Arts
The following text is taken from The University of Findlay's current undergraduate and/or graduate catalog. 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 a number of fields, including 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 minor in technical communication. The following courses may not be counted toward any of these emphases and programs: ENGL 104, 105, 106, 107, 145, and 206.
English ProgramThe 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:The following core courses are required for all four-year programs in English:
(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 Chair of English when selecting core and emphasis courses.)
English-Creative Writing EmphasisStudents take the English major core plus ENGL 208 (poetry), 208 (fiction), 308, 318 or 350, and two literature electives at the 300- or 400-level.English-General Writing EmphasisStudents take the English major core plus ENGL 208 (poetry or fiction), 302, 318, 320 or 345, and two writing or literature electives at the 300- or 400-level.English-Literature EmphasisStudents take the English major core plus ENGL 320 or 345, 325, 350, and three literature electives at the 300- or 400-level.English-Teaching EmphasisFor requirements beyond the English major core, please consult the Chair of the English department.A minor in English consists of ENGL 235; 300; 305 or 306; 330; 331, 332, or 333; 335, 336, or 337; 338, 339, or 340.A minor in technical communication consists of ENGL 210, 301, 303, 314, 321, 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).
GRADUATION HONORS IN ENGLISHHonors in EnglishUpon 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 Chair 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.
