English, B.A.

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The major in English provides students a firm grounding in literary tradition, the varied practices of literary analysis, and the history, grammar, and writing on the English language. Coursework encourages students to develop sophisticated practices of inquiry and critical thought that are applicable and crucial to success.

Baccalaureate Degree and Residency Requirements

All requirements for an undergraduate degree are listed under academic policies and regulations in the introductory section for undergraduate programs in this catalog. These requirements include a graduation requirement of at least one course in religion or theology.

Major Approval

Major approval is required during the second semester of the sophomore year, or after the completion of 45 credit hours at Fontbonne. For transfer students, major approval is required after completing the equivalent of one full semester (a minimum of 12 credits) at Fontbonne. To receive approval for a major in English, a student must have a 2.5 GPA in courses taken at Fontbonne to meet major requirements both 1) at the time of application for major approval and 2) through degree completion. Students must complete 15 credit hours of coursework in the major before applying for major approval; for transfer students, at least nine of these credit hours must be taken at Fontbonne.

General Education Requirements

The 42 credit hours of general education requirements are presented in the undergraduate academic information section in this catalog. A course that meets a general education requirement may also meet a course requirement in the major or a course requirement in another discipline. A student majoring in English must also earn a minimum grade of C- in ENG 101 - Composition I and ENG 102 - Composition II .

Courses Required in the Major

ENG 200 - Introduction to English Credit(s): 3
ENG 240 - Survey of English Literature to 1789 Credit(s): 3
ENG 241 - Survey of English Literature since 1789 Credit(s): 3
ENG 260 - Survey of American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 261 - Survey of American Literature since 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 301 - Theory and Teaching of Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 303 - History of the English Language Credit(s): 3
ENG 370 - Critical Theory Credit(s): 3
ENG 403 - Grammar: Theory and Practice Credit(s): 3
ENG 496 - Senior Thesis Credit(s): 3

Three Credits from Each of the Following Four Categories* (12 credits)

American Literature (AL)
English Literature (EL)
Literature and Culture (LC)
Genres, Themes, and Movements (GTM)

Writing Elective (3 credits)

ENG 304 - Creative Nonfiction Credit(s): 3
ENG 309 - Journalism Credit(s): 3
ENG 311 - Writing Poetry Credit(s): 3
ENG 312 - Writing Short Fiction Credit(s): 3
ENG 313 - Writing the One-Act Play Credit(s): 3

Secondary Teacher Certification (Optional 42-48 credits)

Certification to teach in Missouri public secondary schools can be added to the BA in English by completing the requirements below.

Full information for teacher certification policies, procedures, and requirements are found in the section titled Teacher Certification at Fontbonne University , following the graduate programs section of this catalog.

Courses Required in Other Departments

EDU 140 - Literature for Children and Adolescents Credit(s): 3
EDU 268 - Introduction to Learner Development Credit(s): 3
EDU 269 - Critical Skills in the Teaching Profession with Field Experience Credit(s): 3
EDU 270 - Introduction to Learner Diversity Credit(s): 3
EDU 271 - Introduction to Content Planning, Delivery, and Assessment Credit(s): 3
EDU 306 - Analysis and Correction of Reading Difficulties Credit(s): 3
EDU 313 - Methods & Practicum for Middle, Secondary, & Community Education Credit(s): 3
EDU 350 - Methods of Teaching Reading in the Content Areas Credit(s): 3
EDU 401 - Classroom/Behavior Management Techniques-Middle/Secondary Credit(s): 3
EDU 447 - Planning for Instruction and Assessment-Middle and Secondary Credit(s): 3
EDU 451 - Student Teaching at the Secondary Level* Credit(s): 2-12 (Credits: 10-16)
PSY 200 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3

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