Bachelor of Art in English
About This Program
The Bachelor of Art in English involves two activities that are essentially and uniquely human: language and art. The curriculum provides students with an understanding of theoretical and analytical processes that enable them to assimilate a variety of textual materials representing many cultures and historical periods. Students will learn to read closely, critically, and empathetically. In addition, students will learn to conduct scholarly research and to produce clear and cogent arguments in both written and oral form. These skills are widely applicable for English graduates who pursue careers in the arts, education, business, research and development, government, media, and publishing.
Competencies
- Upon graduation, English majors will be able to interpret texts, analyze them critically, and locate them in historical context.
- Upon graduation, English majors will be able to understand significant critical methodologies and use them to interpret primary texts.
- Upon graduation, English majors will be able to use library resources to gather research materials and use those materials to evaluate, contextualize, and advance an argument.
- Upon graduation, English majors will be able to express their ideas coherently in an oral presentation to a group.
- Upon graduation, English majors will have marketable skills necessary for obtaining employment in fields where analysis, synthesis, research skills, and clarity of expression are required.
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| Students must complete specific courses within certain core areas. | ||
| For Communication, complete the following: | ||
| RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I (or waiver for advanced standing) | ||
| RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II (or waiver for advanced standing) | ||
| For Language, Philosophy, and Culture, select one of the following: | ||
| TOPICS IN LITERATURE | ||
| WORLD LITERATURE | ||
| BRITISH LITERATURE | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE | ||
| English Foundations | ||
| ENGL 1200 (true first year students only) | 2 | |
| Modern and Classical Languages 1441 and 1442, or equivalent 1 | 8 | |
| Modern and Classical Languages 2313, Literature in Translation, or Study Abroad | 3 | |
| English Specialization | ||
| ENGL 2300 | LITERATURE AND THE GOOD LIFE | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| TECHNICAL WRITING | ||
| ADVANCED EXPOSITION | ||
| CREATIVE WRITING | ||
| ENGL 3350 | ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION | 3 |
| Literature Surveys; select one early survey: | 3 | |
| HISTORY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE I | ||
| HISTORY OF BRITISH LITERATURE I | ||
| HISTORY OF WORLD LITERATURE I | ||
| Literature Surveys; select one late survey: | 3 | |
| HISTORY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE II | ||
| HISTORY OF BRITISH LITERATURE II | ||
| HISTORY OF WORLD LITERATURE II | ||
| English Language; select one of the following: | 3 | |
| STRUCTURE OF MODERN ENGLISH | ||
| HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE | ||
| Rhetoric; select one of the following (or others with advisor approval): | 3 | |
| BOOK HISTORY AND PRINT CULTURE | ||
| COMPUTERS AND WRITING | ||
| WRITING, RHETORIC, AND MULTIMODAL AUTHORING | ||
| RHETORIC AND WRITING WITH SOUND | ||
| RHETORICAL MAKING | ||
| TOPICS IN RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION | ||
| RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION: HISTORY, THEORY, AND PRACTICE I | ||
| RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION: HISTORY, THEORY AND PRACTICE II | ||
| RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS | ||
| ADVANCED ARGUMENTATION | ||
| Theory; select one of the following (or others with advisor approval): | 3 | |
| TOPICS IN LGBTQIA+ LITERATURE AND THEORY | ||
| TOPICS IN FEMINIST THEORY, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY | ||
| TOPICS IN CRITICAL THEORY | ||
| TOPICS IN THEORIES OF LANGUAGE AND DISCOURSE | ||
| LITERARY CRITICISM AND THEORY I | ||
| LITERARY CRITICISM AND THEORY II | ||
| GAME STUDIES | ||
| TOPICS IN DIGITAL STUDIES | ||
| Early British Literature; select one of the following (or others with advisor approval): | 3 | |
| HISTORY OF BRITISH LITERATURE I | ||
| MEDIEVAL LITERATURE | ||
| EARLY MODERN LITERATURE | ||
| CHAUCER | ||
| SHAKESPEARE | ||
| Diverse Perspectives; select one of the following (or others with advisor approval): | 3 | |
| LATINO/A LITERATURE | ||
| NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURES | ||
| AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE | ||
| MEXICAN AMERICAN AND CHICANO/A LITERATURE | ||
| TOPICS IN MULTICULTURAL AMERICAN LITERATURES | ||
| POST-COLONIAL LITERATURE IN ENGLISH | ||
| TOPICS IN LGBTQIA+ LITERATURE AND THEORY | ||
| TOPICS IN NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURES | ||
| TOPICS IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE | ||
| Experiential Learning/Professionalization; select one of the following (or others with advisor approval): | 3 | |
| TUTORING WRITING | ||
| WRITING WITH AI AND DIGITAL TOOLS | ||
| STUDENT AMBASSADORS | ||
| ENGLISH IN PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC LIFE | ||
| RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS | ||
| SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM | ||
| PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS IN ENGLISH STUDIES | ||
| INTERNSHIP IN ENGLISH | ||
| Select a 3000/4000-level literature course | 3 | |
| Select two 3000/4000-level English courses | 6 | |
| ENGL 4399 | SENIOR SEMINAR (capstone course) | 3 |
| Minor and General Electives | ||
| Select a minor (18 hours) | 18 | |
| Select courses sufficient to complete 120 hours | 2 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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All students must complete a minimum of 6 hours of foreign language courses, even if they will, as a result, need more than 120 hours to graduate. In-transfers who have completed Core and Field of Study in English Language and Literature are not exempt from this requirement.
Program Completion
To count toward the degree, all English (ENGL) courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Competence in Oral Presentations
Students obtaining a BA in English will demonstrate oral proficiency by passing ENGL 4399 SENIOR SEMINAR.
Competence in Computer Use
Students obtaining a BA in English can demonstrate computer proficiency by:
- passing ENGL 3350 ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION, ENGL 3372 COMPUTERS AND WRITING, or ENGL 3374 WRITING, RHETORIC, AND MULTIMODAL AUTHORING;
- passing INTRODUCTION TO ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION (ENGL 2350) prior to Fall 2020;
- passing CSE 1301 COMPUTER LITERACY (or equivalent); or
- passing the University computer literacy examination.
Advising Resources
First time in college students must meet with the Liberal Arts advisor at the University Advising Center prior to their first semester but should meet with their program advisor after that. Transfer students should meet with their program advisor to enroll after accepting admission.
Location:
209 and 210 Carlisle Hall
Email:
englishadvising@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-0358