Aquinas Academic Programs ::
Liberal Arts
Major in English
The Aquinas College English major combines the study of genres, authors and language into a unique and cohesive curriculum. The capacity of literature to explore and analyze the human condition and consequences of choice, especially moral choice, underscores its relevance as a unique mode of knowing. Thus, the anchor of the major is the genre-based World Literature series, supporting surveys in English and American literature and studies of authors such as Dante and Shakespeare. In addition, the English major will develop important communication skills, especially writing, as well as analytical abilities valued for post-graduate education or employment.
| English Requirements of the Bachelor of Arts core | |
|---|---|
| ENG111 | English Composition I |
| ENG112 | English Composition II |
| ENG110 | Speech |
| ENG213 | English Literature I |
| ENG214 | English Literature II |
(the above five ENG courses simultaneously satisfy the English/Literature components of the BA core curriculum)
Major Requirements
| ENG215 | American Literature |
| The World Literature series | |
|---|---|
| ENG311 | World Literature: Epic |
| ENG312 | World Literature: Lyric |
| ENG313 | World Literature: Tragedy and Comedy |
| ENG314 | World Literature: Novel |
| Author Studies | |
|---|---|
| ENG412 | Dante |
| ENG413 | Shakespeare |
| English Language component (choose one of the following courses) | |
|---|---|
| ENG343 | Advanced Grammar |
| ENG344 | Advanced Composition |
| ENG410 | Linguistics |
| ENG411 | History of the English Language |
| Upper-level English electives | |
|---|---|
| Any three additional courses in English numbered 300 or higher * | |
English Major summary
- 11 courses in English beyond the Bachelor of Arts core requirement
- 9 courses will be upper-level (300 or 400 level)
- at least 4 courses will be at the 400 level
* ENG400 ‘Children’s Literature, Speech and Drama’ or ENG403 ‘Adolescent Literature’ may not serve as English electives to satisfy the English major.
For a list of the courses that would satisfy the degree requirements, please refer to the course descriptions found in the Aquinas College Catalog.
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The number of hours required for completion of the minor will vary, depending on the minor chosen.
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