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Requirements for the Major

Requirements for the Graduation Major

Nine English courses including English 185, 221, 222, and one course from a category designated "Global Literatures in English, 1850-Present" (GLE); plus five electives (two of which must be at Level III). Supplementary courses in disciplines such as classics, history, philosophy, and modern foreign languages are recommended for all majors.

GLE courses are offered at both Level II and III and may be taken at any time during the major. Courses in this category are global in scope (that is, not confined to, although they may include, literature written in Great Britain and the USA). GLE courses emphasize the multicultural, transnational, and post-colonial nature of much literature written in English. A list of courses meeting this requirement will be posted on the department website.

Requirements for the Communication Arts & Literature (CAL) Teaching Licensure plus English Graduation Major

Eight English courses including English 185; 221, 222, and one course from a category designated "Global Literatures in English, 1850-Present" (GLE); 233; 251 or 257; 274 and one Level III literature elective; Theater 100, 120; Media Studies 160; plus the requirements in professional education, including Education 321 and 345. (Consult the CAL Licensure Adviser.)

Requirements for the Communication Arts & Literature (CAL) Teaching Licensure

Four English courses including English 185; 251 or 257; 274, and one English literature elective; two of Theater 100, 115, 120, 130; Media Studies 160; plus the requirements in professional education, including Education 321 and 345. (Consult the CAL Licensure Adviser.)