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2010-2011 University Catalog
English, BA
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Banner Code: LA-BA-ENGL
Web: english.gmu.edu
This program of study is offered by the Department of English .
For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see the Academic Policies chapter of the catalog. |
Degree Requirements
In addition to satisfying university general education requirements and the requirements for a bachelor of arts degree in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences , students pursuing this degree must complete 30 credits (nine courses) in English beyond ENGL 302 with a minimum GPA of 2.00.
Students choose either one of 13 concentrations or an emphasis in comparative literature.
Students should consult with an English Department advisor to learn ways in which the university-wide general education requirements can also satisfy college-level requirements or the English major. BA in English with a concentration
One required course (6 credits)
Four core courses (12 credits)
Courses taken to fulfill this requirement may simultaneously satisfy a concentration. Special topics courses, when relevant, may be used to fulfill this requirement with the prior written approval of the department. One course (3 credits) in literature before 1800 chosen from:
One course (3 credits) in literature before 1915 chosen from courses listed above and the following courses:
One course (3 credits) in minority, folkloric, or popular literary and cultural traditions chosen from:
One elective course (3 credits) above ENGL 302
Four courses (12 credits) in one concentration
Special topics courses may be used to fulfill the requirements for a concentration when so designated by department. ▲ Concentration in American Literature (ALIT)
Four courses (12 credits) chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Creative Writing (CW)
Four courses (12 credits) chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Cultural Studies (CULT)
Four courses (12 credits) chosen from:
May include one course (3 credits) from outside the English Department chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Drama (DRA)
A maximum of one course (3 credits) may be from courses on Shakespeare. Four courses (12 credits) chosen from:
May include one course (3 credits) from outside the English Department chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Fiction (FIC)
Three courses (9 credits) chosen from:
One course (3 credits) in fiction before 1915 chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Film and Media Studies (FILM)
Four courses (12 credits) chosen from:
May include one course (3 credits) from outside the English Department chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Folklore and Mythology (FML)
At least two courses (6 credits) in folklore and mythology chosen from:
May include one course (3 credits) from outside the English Department chosen from:
Up to two courses (6 credits) related to folklore and mythology chosen from:
May include one course (3 credits) from outside the English Department chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Linguistics (LING)
One required course (3 credits):
Three courses (9 credits) chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Medieval and Renaissance Literature (MRL)
Four courses (12 credits) chosen from:
May include one course (3 credits) from outside the English Department chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Modern British Literature (MBL)
Four courses (12 credits) chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Nonfiction Writing and Rhetoric (NWR)
Four courses (12 credits) chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Poetry (POE)
Four courses (12 credits) chosen from:
▲ Concentration in World Literature (WLIT)
At least two courses (6 credits) chosen from:
Special topics courses, when relevant, may be applied to this concentration when designated by the department. 2 additional courses (6 credits)
Courses may be chosen from list above or the lists below. One course (3 credits) from a concentration
Students can choose up to one course (3 credits) from courses listed under the concentrations above in Medieval and Renaissance Literature, American Literature, or Modern British Literature. Up to one course (3 credits) chosen from:
Students may apply up to one course from this list to the concentration when the topic is relevant, subject to the approval of the department. BA in English with a Comparative Literature Emphasis
The English Department and the Modern and Classical Languages Department offer a BA in English with an emphasis in comparative literature. This program combines the study of literature in English with the study of one or more foreign literatures and with cross-cultural literary study. It requires 10 courses above ENGL 302. Students should consult with their advisor to design a program of study that best suits their particular interests and goals. Two required courses (6 credits):
One course (3 credits) in literary criticism, as appropriate for the student’s focus:
Two courses (6 credits) in English or American literature
Two courses (6 credits) in literature other than English or American
Students meet this requirement with courses in a literature other than English or American, either in translation or, for those pursuing foreign language study, with selected readings in the original language. Three courses (9 credits) in comparative or world literature
Comparative or world literature courses are designated by the comparative literature committee and generally selected in consultation with the advisor every semester. Examples are:
- various 300-level CLAS courses
- FRLN 330 courses
- Special topics courses, when relevant, in ENGL, FREN, GERM, RUSS, SPAN, or other language
Writing Intensive Requirement
The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated “writing intensive” in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in English fulfill this requirement by successfully completing ENGL 325. Students doing the comparative literature emphasis who do not take ENGL 325 will have to meet the synthesis requirement with another non-English course. |
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