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2016-2017 University Catalog
English, BA
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Banner Code: LA-BA-ENGL
Web: english.gmu.edu
College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department: English
This program of study is offered by the Department of English .
For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see the Academic Policies section of the catalog.
This undergraduate program offers students the option of applying to the accelerated master’s degree program in curriculum and instruction (SECE concentration) . See listing for specific requirements.
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Degree Requirements
Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees , including Mason Core requirements. Students pursuing a BA in English must complete additional college requirements for the BA degree in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences . Students pursuing this degree must complete 36 credits in English/Linguistics beyond ENGH 300 (not including ENGH 302 ) with a minimum GPA of 2.00. At least 12 credits (including the capstone requirement) must be at the 400 level.
300-level courses in English and linguistics teach the foundational principles for a field of study, include courses of broad scope, and provide an introduction to a genre, literary period, or methodology.
400-level courses in English and linguistics provide an in-depth approach to a field of study, a single genre, literary period, or methodology. They include special topics classes and English honors classes. Some 400 level courses require ENGH 305 as a prerequisite.
Students choose at least one and no more than two of seven concentrations, or an emphasis in comparative literature.
Students should consult with an English Department advisor to learn ways in which the Mason Core requirements can also satisfy college-level requirements for the English major.
BA in English with a concentration
Five required courses (15 credits)
Threshold course (3 credits)
Field introduction courses (6 credits)
One required course (3 credits)
Additional course (3 credits) chosen from:
For many students this requirement will be met within the concentration. Those students will complete an additional 3 credit ENGH course above ENGH 302.
Theory course (3 credits)
Capstone course (3 credits) chosen from:
Three core courses (9 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 (0-12 credits)
Students must take 0-12 elective credits in the major as needed to meet the 36-credit requirement.
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 Creative Writing (CW)
Four courses (12 credits) chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Cultural Studies (CULT)
Four courses (12 credits) chosen from:
May include one course from outside the English Department chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Film and Media Studies (FILM)
Four courses (12 credits) chosen from:
May include one course from outside the English Department chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Folklore and Mythology (FOLK)
At least two courses (6 credits) in folklore and mythology chosen from:
May include one course from outside the English Department chosen from:
Up to two courses (6 credits) related to folklore and mythology chosen from:
May include one course from outside the English Department chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Linguistics (LING)
One required course (3 credits):
Three courses (9 credits) chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Literature (LIT)
▲ Concentration in Writing and Rhetoric (WRTR)
Four courses (12 credits) chosen from:
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 ENGH 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 chosen from:
Students choose a course appropriate for their 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 ENGH, 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 ENGH 305 . Students doing the comparative literature emphasis who do not take ENGH 305 will have to meet the writing intensive requirement with another non-English course. Mason Core (40 credits)
Note: some Mason Core requirements may already be fulfilled by the major requirements listed above. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisors to ensure they fulfill all remaining Mason Core requirements.
Expand each item below for a link to specific course lists for each category.
Foundation Requirements (15-19 credits)
Core Requirements (22 credits)
Synthesis/Capstone Requirement (minimum 3 credits)
College Level Requirements for the BA degree
In addition to the Mason Core program, students pursuing a BA degree must complete the course work below. Except where expressly prohibited, a course used to fulfill a college level requirement may also be used simultaneously to satisfy other requirements (Mason Core requirements or requirements for the major).
Philosophy or religious studies (3 credits)
Fulfilled by any course in philosophy or religious studies (PHIL, RELI) except for PHIL 323 , 324 , 327 , 393 , 460 . PHIL 253 and RELI 235 cannot be used to fulfill both the philosophy/religious studies requirement and the Mason Core literature requirement.
Social and behavioral science (3 credits)
3 credits in addition to the university-wide requirement in social and behavioral science for a total of 6 credits. The two courses used to fulfill the combined college and university requirements must be from different disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. This requirement may be fulfilled by completing any course in ANTH, CRIM, ECON, GOVT, HIST (except 100 or 125), LING, PSYC, or SOCI and these courses in GGS: 101 , 103 , 110 , 301 , 303 , 304 , 305 , 306 , 315 , 316 , 320 , 325 , 330 , 357 , 380 .
Non-Western culture (3 credits)
3 credits of an approved course in the study of a non-Western culture in addition to the course used to fulfill the Mason Core requirement in global understanding. A course used to fulfill the Mason Core global understanding requirement may not be simultaneously used to satisfy this college-level requirement. A course used to fulfill this requirement may be used simultaneously to fulfill any other requirements (Mason Core requirements, college-level requirements, or requirements for the major). Additional information on waivers can be found at the Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs.
Electives
Any remaining credits may be completed with elective courses to bring the degree total to 120.
Degree Total: Minimum 120 credits
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