| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
| Specializations: | English Liberal Arts English Writing |
| Minors: | English Spanish |
| Certificates: | German Business Language and Culture Spanish Business Language and Culture |
| Department: | Building 50, Room 211 (850) 474-2923 http://uwf.edu/english/ |
| College: | Arts and Sciences |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
The B.A. in English prepares students to be a part of an increasingly diverse population of critically trained readers and writers to be leaders in both the business and academic worlds. As the core of a liberal arts education, the study of language and literature fosters critical thinking, free inquiry, creativity, and clear and candid communication. In addition to its primary benefits to the life of the mind, the English major offers practical preparation for professional careers in teaching, professional writing, law, medicine, business, editing, religious affairs, the nonprofit sector, and all levels of government service. The study of literature includes contemporary texts as well as all the historical periods of British and American literature. The study of writing allows students not only to work in the familiar genres of poetry, fiction, drama, and the essay, but also to study the editorial and publishing process. Courses in the English major contribute to the student’s understanding of human culture and of the relationship between literary texts and other bodies of human knowledge such as philosophy, history, religion, psychology, classics, and modern languages. The Department of English offers two areas of specialization within the major: Liberal Arts and Writing.
Students interested in obtaining certification to teach English in secondary education need to contact an advisor in this department to plan course work that will satisfy degree and teacher certification requirements. A degree in this major is required for participation in teacher education certification options in English.
In addition to the university’s general requirements, students seeking the B.A. in English must meet the requirements listed below.
Students should consult their academic advisors for courses which may satisfy both the General Studies requirements and common prerequisites. A minimum grade of “C” is required in common prerequisites and major courses.
In addition to the general studies requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the Gordon Rule, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Studies curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the "Graduation and General Degree Requirements" section of this catalog.
General Studies Curriculum:
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| Humanities | 8-9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total Semester Hours: | 36-37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| Choose one of the following options: | 6 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| English Composition I * | ||
| English Composition II * | ||
| Option 2 | ||
Courses taught in the English Department each with 6,000 words of evaluated writing for a total of 12,000 | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
| * | Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements. |
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 sh in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
The Liberal Arts Specialization prepares students for graduate-level work in English; provides students with valuable pre-law, pre-medical, and other pre-professional training; and gives students solid preparation for careers in such areas as business, communications, or government service.
| ENG 3010 | Critical Methods for Literary Study | 3 |
| ENG 4013 | Introduction to Literary Theory | 3 |
| ENG 4934 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Literature I | ||
| History of English Literature I | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Literature II | ||
| History of English Literature II | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Topics in Medieval Literature | ||
| Topics in Early Modern Literature | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Topics in Romantic Literature | ||
| Topics in Eighteenth-Century British Literature | ||
| Topics in Victorian Literature | ||
| Topics in 20th-Century and Contemporary British Literature | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Topics in Early American Literature | ||
| Topics in Nineteenth-Century American Literature | ||
| Topics in Twentieth-Century and Contemporary American Literature | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| African American Literature | ||
| Black Women Writers | ||
| Theories of Sexuality and Gender | ||
| Postcolonial Literature | ||
| Multicultural Myth | ||
| Feminist Literary Theory: Applications | ||
| Specialization Electives * | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
| * | 12 sh in the field not previously completed consisting of up to 6 sh in addition to the 2000 level chosen from AML 2010 American Literature I/ENL 2010 History of English Literature I or 2020 and/or 3000/4000 level courses with AML, CRW, ENC, ENG, ENL, LAE, LIN, or LIT prefixes |
| Student must complete sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF’s requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or complete all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater. | 21 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
The English Writing specialization offers students experience in writing beyond that gained in the core courses in literature. Students who choose to develop their creative writing skills can take courses in poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. The department publishes two literature magazines: Panhandler, which features creative work from professional writers throughout the country, and The Troubadour, a poetry and short fiction magazine written and edited entirely by students. Students who choose to develop their writing and editing skills can gain the experience needed for jobs in the publishing industry or in writing-intensive careers in business or government. English Writing specialization students may also gain journalistic experience by writing for The Voyager, the campus newspaper. Internships on campus or in the community offer additional preparation for careers in writing or editing.
| ENG 3010 | Critical Methods for Literary Study | 3 |
| ENG 4934 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Literature I | ||
| History of English Literature I | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Literature II | ||
| History of English Literature II | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Topics in Medieval Literature | ||
| Topics in Early Modern Literature | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Topics in Eighteenth-Century British Literature | ||
| Topics in Romantic Literature | ||
| Topics in Victorian Literature | ||
| Topics in 20th-Century and Contemporary British Literature | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Topics in Early American Literature | ||
| Topics in Nineteenth-Century American Literature | ||
| Topics in Twentieth-Century and Contemporary American Literature | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| African American Literature | ||
| Black Women Writers | ||
| Theories of Sexuality and Gender | ||
| Multicultural Myth | ||
| Postcolonial Literature | ||
| Feminist Literary Theory: Applications | ||
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| Fiction Writing | ||
| Poetry Writing | ||
| Playwriting | ||
| Creative Non-Fiction | ||
| Specialization Electives * | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
| * | Courses in the field not previously completed consisting of AML 2010 American Literature I/ENL 2010 History of English Literature I or 2020 and/or 3000/4000 level courses with AML, CRW, ENC, ENG, ENL, LAE, LIN, or LIT prefixes |
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| Newspaper Reporting | ||
| Feature Writing | ||
| Editorial Writing | ||
| Magazine Writing | ||
| Writing for Film-Television-Radio | ||
| Writing for Public Relations | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
| Student must complete sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF’s requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or complete all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater. | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
To earn a Minor in English, students must complete at least 15 sh of upper-division courses in a planned program which includes those specified below. English majors may not earn this minor.
| ENG 3010 | Critical Methods for Literary Study | 3 |
| ENG 4013 | Introduction to Literary Theory | 3 |
| ENL 4333 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| 3000/4000 level English Literature (ENL) course | 3 | |
| 3000/4000 level American Literature (AML) course | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
The Minor in Spanish is designed to build upon the student’s skills in speaking, reading, and writing the language; to provide fuller understanding of the structure of the language; and to increase knowledge and appreciation of the history and culture represented by the language. This minor is available to all undergraduate students.
A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses. The minor requires a minimum of 15 sh at the 2000 level or above of Spanish (SPN and SPW) courses of which 12 sh must be at the 3000/4000 level, and 12 sh must be completed at UWF.
Of the 15 sh that students must complete, at least 12 sh must be 3000/4000 level courses.
| SPN 2200 | Intermediate Reading and Translation | 3 |
| SPN 2210 | Intermediate Composition & Conversation | 3 |
| SPN 3400 | Advanced Stylistics | 3 |
| SPN 3410 | Composition and Conversation | 3 |
| SPN 4500 | Spanish Civilization | 3 |
| SPN 4520 | Latin American Culture and Civilization | 3 |
| SPN 4905 | Directed Study | 1-3 |
| Total Hours | 19-21 | |
Department: English and Foreign Language
Veterans Affairs (VA) Certified? No*
Method of Instruction: Classroom
Semester Hours: 14
* In the process of applying for VA certification
Integrating language instruction and cross-cultural business communication into the curriculum of those students who plan to study abroad. All course grades must be "C" or better.
| GER 1120C | German I | 4 |
| GER 1121C | German II | 4 |
| MAR 3990 | Global Logistics | 3 |
| GER 4990 | Intensive German Abroad | 3 |
| Total Hours | 14 | |
Department: English and Foreign Languages
Veterans Affairs (VA) Certified? No*
Method of Instruction: Classroom
Semester Hours: 14
* In the process of applying for VA certification
All course grades must be "C" or better.
| MAR 3990 | Global Logistics | 3 |
| SPN 4955 | Intensive Spanish Abroad | 1-5 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Reading and Translation | ||
| Intermediate Composition & Conversation | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Stylistics | ||
| Composition and Conversation | ||
| Total Hours | 10-14 | |
