Bachelor of Arts
English
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will recognize and apply the basic rhetorical modes, elements, structures, and discourses as they write for different purposes and audiences.
- Students will become fluent in the writing processes by engaging in brainstorming, researching (including the use of print and non-print media), drafting, revising, and editing.
- Students will apply critical thinking as they read, research, write, and participate in instructional activities; resulting in tolerance of others’ viewpoints and in expression of diverse, informed opinions in the classroom.
- Students will acquire knowledge of a representative body of canonical and non-canonical American, British, and world literature as well as various chronological periods, literary movements and genres, and approaches to schools of literary criticism.
- Students will acquire knowledge of the history, background, and grammatical development of the English language as well as respect for social, regional, and cultural diversity of language.
Degrees and Certificates
Classes
ENG 113: First-Year Composition
Class Program
An introduction to college-level written discourse, applicable across disciplines. This course focuses on source-based writing using readings from a variety of genres. A grade of “C” or higher is required before the student can take Writing Intensive (WI) classes or any English courses at the 200 level or above.
Core Tags
ENG
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” required
Semester Offered
Offered every semester.
ENG 114: First-Year Composition Lab
Class Program
This course, to be taken concurrently with ENG 113, is designed for students who need additional instruction and support in order to succeed as college writers. Coursework includes a concentrated view of grammar, language mechanics, and paragraph writing within the context of the essays assigned in ENG 113. Placement of students into ENG 114 is determined by Department of English assessment procedures. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Must be taken concurrently with ENG 113. Does NOT satisfy any Core Curriculum requirement.
Co-Requisite Courses
ENG 211: Introduction to Creative Writing
Class Program
An introduction to creative writing in a workshop environment. Students will write and read fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. (previously ENG 242). Note that ENG 211 is the only creative writing course that may be used toward the English major. Does NOT satisfy any Core Curriculum requirement.
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered fall or spring semester of each academic year based on departmental needs.
ENG 220: Introduction to British Literature
Class Program
An introduction to the history of British literature. The course may be organized either thematically or chronologically.
Core Tags
HF
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered every year.
ENG 230: Introduction to American Literature
Class Program
An introduction to the history of American literature. The course may be organized either thematically or chronologically.
Core Tags
HF
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered every fall semester.
ENG 233: African-American Literature
Class Program
The study of literature written by African Americans. The course may be organized either thematically or chronologically.
Core Tags
HF
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered every spring semester.
ENG 234: Southern Literature
Class Program
The study of literature from the American South. The course may be organized either thematically or chronologically.
Core Tags
HF
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered every spring semester.
ENG 250: Introduction to World Literature
Class Program
An introduction to the history of world literature (literature from countries other than the United Kingdom and the United States). The course may be organized either thematically or chronologically. Students will read a wide range of genres, including epics, plays, poems, novels, graphic novels, and films. Something about a variety of non-print media. All literature will be read in English or English translations.
Core Tags
GL
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered every spring semester.
ENG 255: Reading the World
Class Program
The study of a specific topic from world literature (literature from countries other than the United Kingdom and the United States). All literature will be read in English or English translations. This course may be repeated for credit as its topic varies.
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.
ENG 260: Women’s Literature
Class Program
The study of literature written by women. The course may be organized either thematically or chronologically.
Core Tags
HF
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” om ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered every year.
ENG 270: Literature and Culture
Class Program
The study of a specific literary topic with a multidisciplinary focus. This course may be repeated for credit as its topic varies.
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.
ENG 280: Introduction to Film
Class Program
An introduction to the study of movies. The course may be organized either thematically or chronologically.
Core Tags
HF
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.
ENG 302: Fiction Writing I, II
Class Program
Workshops in fiction writing for intermediate and advanced students. Courses taught concurrently. Does NOT satisfy Core Curriculum requirements for Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA). Courses taught concurrently in stacked format with ENG 211.
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 211
ENG 303: Fiction Writing I, II
Class Program
Workshops in fiction writing for intermediate and advanced students. Courses taught concurrently. Does NOT satisfy Core Curriculum requirements for Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA). Courses taught concurrently in stacked format with ENG 211.
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 211
ENG 312: Poetry Writing I, II
Class Program
Workshops in poetry writing for intermediate and advanced students. Courses taught concurrently. Does NOT satisfy Core Curriculum requirements for Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA). Courses taught concurrently in stacked format with ENG 211.
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 211
ENG 313: Poetry Writing I, II
Class Program
Workshops in poetry writing for intermediate and advanced students. Courses taught concurrently. Does NOT satisfy Core Curriculum requirements for Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA). Courses taught concurrently in stacked format with ENG 211.
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 211
ENG 315: Special Topics in Creative Writing
Class Program
Workshops on special topics in creative writing for intermediate and advanced writers. Course may be repeated for credit as its topic varies. Does NOT satisfy Core Curriculum requirements for Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA).
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 211
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.
ENG 322: Young Adult Literature
Class Program
A survey of international literature (prose and verse representing a range of periods) for and about the young adult designed to provide students, both teaching and nonteaching majors, with an understanding of the modes and themes of the genre, its relationship to the literary canon, and its connection to popular culture and contemporary social issues. Readings will come from authors with a variety of racial, gender, and ethnic backgrounds. Required for teacher certification in English.
Core Tags
WI
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered on the basis of need as determined by the Humanities and Education department chairs.
ENG 335: Methods of Teaching English
Class Program
Students study educational theories and methods used in teaching English/Social Studies at the secondary level; construct unit and lesson plans based upon the theories and methods studied; review and practice reading analysis techniques, writing skills, and technical terminology used at the secondary level; participate in activities that simulate classroom situations; and teach lessons in middle and/or secondary schools. Required for teacher certification in English. Requires 24 hours field experience involving teaching in the public schools. Does NOT satisfy any Core Curriculum requirement.
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113, EDU 224, EDU 300, EDU 382
Semester Offered
Offered on the basis of need as determined by the chairs/coordinators of Education, English, History, and Political Science.
ENG 343: British Period: Early British Literature
Class Program
The study of British literature from its beginnings through the medieval period.
Core Tags
WI
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered in a five-semester rotation with ENG 345, 346, 347, and 348.
ENG 344: British Period: The Age of Shakespeare
Class Program
The study of British literature during the Renaissance with particular emphasis on the works of William Shakespeare. Texts will include traditional print media as well as staged and cinematic adaptations of works from the period. Required for English majors, Theatre/Speech majors, and teacher certification in English.
Core Tags
HF
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered every spring.
ENG 345: British Period: 17th- and 18th-Century British Literature
Class Program
The study of British literature from 1603-1789, including the Restoration period.
Core Tags
WI
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113.
Semester Offered
Offered in a five-semester rotation with ENG 343, 346, 347, and 348.
ENG 346: British Period: 19th-Century British Literature
Class Program
The study of British literature during “the long 19th century” of 1789-1914, including the Romantic and Victorian periods.
Core Tags
WI
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered in a five-semester rotation with ENG 343, 345, 347, and 348.
ENG 347: British Period: British Modernism
Class Program
The study of British literature from the start of World War I to the end of World War II.
Core Tags
WI
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered in a five-semester rotation with ENG 343, 345, 346, and 348.
ENG 348: British Period: The Age of the Commonwealth
Class Program
The study of British literature after 1945.
Core Tags
WI
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered in a five-semester rotation with ENG 343, 345, 346, and 347.
ENG 353: American Period: Early American Literature
Class Program
The study of American literature from its beginnings to the start of the Civil War, including the American Renaissance.
Core Tags
WI
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered in a five-semester rotation with ENG 354, 355, 356, and 357.
ENG 354: American Period: American Realism and Naturalism
Class Program
The study of American literature from the start of the Civil War to the start of World War I.
Core Tags
WI
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered in a five-semester rotation with ENG 353, 355, 356, and 357.
ENG 355: American Period: American Modernism
Class Program
The study of American literature from the start of World War I to the end of World War II.
Core Tags
WI
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered in a five-semester rotation with ENG 353, 354, 356, and 357.
ENG 356: American Period: Later 20th-Century American Literature
Class Program
The study of American literature from the end of World War II to the end of the 20th century.
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered in a five-semester rotation with ENG 353, 354, 355, and 357.
ENG 357: American Period: Contemporary American Literature
Class Program
The study of American literature from the 21st century.
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered in a five-semester rotation with ENG 353, 354, 355, and 356.
ENG 380: Major Authors
Class Program
The intensive study of a single major figure from British, American, or world literature. This course may be repeated for credit as its topic varies.
Core Tags
WI
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered every spring.
ENG 390: Special Topics
Class Program
The study of a particular topic in British, American, or world literature or film. This course may be repeated for credit as its topic varies. This course has been approved for Summerland Honors.
Core Tags
WI
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered every fall.
ENG 458: The History, Structure, and Art of the English Language
Class Program
A study of the historical and cultural developments of the English language focusing on the changes within syntax, grammatical structures, stages and dialects of English throughout the world from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Emphasis is placed on the artistic, grammatical, syntactic, social implications of the formation and history of English. As well, the course highlights the diversity and fluidity of English historically and globally. Required for teacher certification in English. Does NOT satisfy Core Curriculum requirements for Humanities and Fine Arts (HF).
Prerequisites
minimum grade of “C” in ENG 113
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.
ENG 491: Independent Study
An intensive yet informal program of reading, writing critical papers, and conferring with a member of the English faculty. Open only to the major who has shown a marked ability to go beyond the requirements of the English courses previously taken. Subject to Independent Study rules and regulations.
ENG 495: Internship
Internships or practical experience in an approved program of study. Limited to majors in the department. Subject to Internship rules and regulations.
ENG 496: Internship
Internships or practical experience in an approved program of study. Limited to majors in the department. Subject to Internship rules and regulations.
ENG 497: Editorial Internship
Class Program
An internship in which students will work on all aspects of producing Newberry College’s academic journal, Studies in Crime Writing. Interns will assist the journal’s editor in publicizing calls for papers; processing submissions; locating referees for submissions; communicating with authors, referees, and the journal’s editorial board; editing accepted papers for publication; and publishing the journal using its online publishing platform. Open only to English majors.
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
ENG 499: Senior Essay
A project requiring scholarly research. Subject to Senior Essay rules and regulations.