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2008-2009 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2008-2009 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


Department of English

English



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(BA)

English Major Requirements


One additional course in writing, chosen from:


  • Any 4000-level course in creative writing (note prerequisites)

Group 3 - Breadth in Historical Literary Studies (15 credits).


A. Literature before 1800. Two of:


  • Courses in Group 5 when so designated by the Department Chair in consultation with the instructor.

B. Nineteenth Century. One of:


  • Courses in Group 5 when so designated by the Department Chair in consultation with the instructor.

C. Twentieth Century and After. One of:


  • Courses in Group 5 when so designated by the Department Chair in consultation with the instructor.

D. Major Author Study. One of:


  • Courses in Group 5 when so designated by the Department Chair in consultation with the instructor.

Group 4 - Capstone Courses (6 credits)


English Electives (15 credits)


Five additional courses in English, chosen from any of the above or from Group 5. General Education courses are excluded, except for 3009G/3099G. Two courses in a single foreign language may be counted if numbered 2000 or above, not taught in English, and not offered for Gen Ed credit.

Footnotes:


Concurrent or prior registration in ENG 2205 is strongly recommended for majors in all courses at the 2000-level or above. 

Except for ENG 3009G and 3099G, English courses in the General Education Program do not fulfill requirements in the English major or minors. (Major GPA based on all English courses taken at EIU except ENG 0990, 0995, 1000, 1001G, 1002G, 1091G, 1092G, and General Education courses other than 3009G or 3099G.)

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