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English Department Comprehensive Examinations


B.A. Major - 2.0 GPA: Core Curriculum 54 hrs
EN 201 Introduction to Literature 3 hrs
EN 231 Introduction to Language 3 hrs
EN 307 Professional Writing in English Studies 3 hrs
EN 315 Earlier English Literature 3 hrs
EN 316 Later English Literature 3 hrs
EN 317 Earlier American Literature 3 hrs
EN 318 Later American Literature 3 hrs
EN 319 Modern Literature

3 hrs

EN 325 Modern Grammar 3 hrs
EN 351 Foundations of Literature 3 hrs
EN 380 Literary Theory and Criticism 3 hrs
EN 440 Shakespeare 3 hrs
EN 490 Capstone Seminar 3 hrs
Specialty Area: Choose One
Language and Literature Concentration 15 hrs
EN 203 (3), EN 232 (3), EN 233 (3), EN 234 (3), EN 304 (3), EN 450 (3)
Writing Concentration 15 hrs
EN 311 and EN 354(3); One of the following: CA 201 (3), EN 232 (3), EN 233 (3), EN 234 (3), or EN 355 (3); six hours from the following: CA 315 (3), EN 401 (3), or EDE/ EDM/ EDS 410 (12 hour courses of which 6 hours may be applied to this requirement).
Senior Examinations
All majors must pass a three-hour written comprehensive examination in English language and literature, covering one period in English literature, one in American, and a third area. A one-hour oral examination follows the written examination: it is conducted by members of the English Department and may include one other faculty member. The student must pass both examinations. Students who fail either or both parts must retake the examinations in the next semester. Learn more about the comprehensive examinations.


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