OVERVIEW

Literature Concentration

The English program offers students knowledge of the broad field of literature in English, in-depth knowledge of its diverse aspects, the reading, writing, and research tools for exploring the field and its boundaries, and ample opportunity for hands-on experience in related fields.  Because the abilities and knowledge gained as an English major have such broad applications, career choices after graduation are almost unlimited. English majors at Fitchburg State University have continued their studies in graduate programs in literature, education, creative writing, library science, and counseling, and several have been accepted to law school programs.

The Curriculum

English Studies - Literature

42 Credit Hours: 21 Core And 21 Literature Concentration

• A course in speech or performance fulfills the speaking and listening requirement, where applicable.
• Students complete a portfolio in the capstone course during senior year.
• This program also provides preparation for Initial Licensure for Teaching Secondary School English.

CORE courses for all English Studies Concentrations    21 Credits

One  ENGL 2999  Approaches to English Studies           3 cr.

Three Literature Survey Courses:

One American Survey                                                 3 cr.

One British Survey                                                  3 cr.

One  Third Survey or substitute an equivalent period course in British or American literature as indicated below                   3 cr.

 One Upper Level Literature: 4000 Level                    3 cr.

 One Upper Level Writing Intensive- Jr/Sr Writing Requirement is met through one of the following writing intensive courses:                   3 cr.

Capstone                                                               3 cr.

LITERATURE  Students in this concentration will fulfill core requirements as well as one course from the categories mentioned below: 

CULTURE STUDIES       3 cr.
(select from)
ENGL 2010  Introduction to Cultural Studies
ENGL 3061  Jewish American Literature & Culture
ENGL 2300  Literature and Disability
ENGL 2600  Bible as Literature
ENGL 2620  Classical Mythology
ENGL 2650  Ethnic American Literature
ENGL 2660  19th Century African American Literature
ENGL 2670  20th Century African American Literature
ENGL 2890  Storytelling and the Oral Tradition
ENGL 3000  World Drama
ENGL 3100  The World Novel
ENGL 3300  Women and Literature
ENGL 3620  Classical Tradition in Western Literature
ENGL 3880  Folklore in America
ENGL 4060  Early Modern Women Writers
ENGL 4600  Literary Cult of the Virgin Queen

GENRE STUDY         3 cr.
(select from)    
ENGL 2350  American Political Film & Literature
ENGL 2620  Classical Mythology
ENGL 2700  Short Story
ENGL 2710  Introduction to Science Fiction & Fantasy
ENGL 2720  Reading Poetry
ENGL 3730  Illustrated Book & Graphic Novel
ENGL 2750  Detective Fiction
ENGL 2730  History of Theater I
ENGL 2740  History of Theater II
ENGL 2890  Storytelling and the Oral Tradition
ENGL 2900  Children’s Literature
ENGL 2910  Literature for Young Adults
ENGL 2951  Grammar Dilemma
ENGL 3000  World Drama
ENGL 3010  American Drama
ENGL 3020  Modern Drama
ENGL 3060  Modern Poetry
ENGL 3090  Questioning War in Film & Lit
ENGL 3100  The World Novel
ENGL 4050  Novel in the 18th Century
ENGL 4090  19th Century English Novel
ENGL 4230  American Novel Since WWII
ENGL 4500  Literary Theory

CONTINENTAL/POST-COLONIAL LITERATURE  3 cr.
(select from)      
ENGL 3050  20th Century Irish Literature
ENGL 3070  European Literature I     
ENGL 3080  European Literature II
ENGL 3092  Transatlantic Literature
ENGL 3700  African Literature
ENGL 3710  South Asian Literature
ENGL 3720  Caribbean Literature       

LITERARY MOVEMENT     3 cr.
(select from)   
ENGL 3030  Middle Ages
ENGL 3040  British Literature Since World War II
ENGL 3120  Golden Age of English Renaissance Literature
ENGL 3210  Major American Writers 20th Century
ENGL 3620  Classical Tradition in Western Literature
ENGL 4040  Major English Writers of the 17th Century
ENGL 4080  British Romanticism
ENGL 4100  Victorian Literature
ENGL 4115  British Modernism
ENGL 4200  Romantic Movement in American Literature

SPECIAL AUTHORS       3 cr.
ENGL 4000  Check current registrar’s catalog
for course offering

SHAKESPEARE        3 cr.
(select from)      
ENGL 4020  Shakespeare’s Drama: Text and Performance
ENGL 4030  Interpreting Shakespeare’s Work

JUNIOR/SENIOR SEMINAR      3 cr.
ENGL 4400  Check current registrar’s catalog
for course offering

 BS in English Studies-Literature

This program is available for students who choose not to fulfill the requirements for foreign language proficiency at the second-year level.  All other requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in English - Literature.

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HOW TO APPLY

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