Department website: https://www.atu.edu/worldlanguages

For students interested in English for Teacher Licensure, click here.

The program in English seeks to help students express themselves effectively, especially in writing; develop a respect for and an understanding of language; appreciate and profit from a study of our common literary heritage; increase their awareness of and empathy for diverse peoples and cultures; discover the relevance of ideas and values found in their reading; and learn to think critically and evaluate wisely.

English majors are prepared for a variety of careers in advertising, communications, education, government, management, personnel work, public relations, and sales. A degree in English also provides an excellent undergraduate preparation for the student planning to pursue graduate study of business, law, or the humanities.

Plan of Study Grid

Freshman
Fall		Hours
Beginning Language I 2		3
ENGL 1013	Composition I 1	3
MATH XXXX	Mathematics 1	3
SS 1XXX	Social Science Courses 1	3
TECH 1001	Orientation to the University	1
Elective 3		1
	Hours	14
Spring
Beginning Language II 2		3
ENGL 1023	Composition II 1	3
SCIL 1XXX	Science with Laboratory 1	4
SS 1XXX	Social Science Courses 1	3
Elective 3		1
	Hours	14
Sophomore
Fall
ENGL 2063	Introduction to Literary Studies	3
SCIL 1XXX	Science with Laboratory 1	4
USHG 1XXX	U.S. History and Government 1	3
English Elective 3, 5		3
Elective 3		3
	Hours	16
Spring
ENGL 4103	Literary Theory 4	3
Select one of the following:		3
ENGL 3013	Systems of Grammar
ENGL 3023	Introduction to Linguistics
ENGL 4013	History of the English Language
SFHS 1XXX	Social Sciences/Fine Arts/Humanities/Communication Courses 1	3
Elective 3		6
	Hours	15
Junior
Fall
ENGL 3313	American Literature to 1900	3
ENGL 3413	British Literature to 1800	3
English Elective 3, 5		3
Elective 3		6
	Hours	15
Spring
ENGL 3323	Modern American Literature	3
ENGL 3423	British Literature since 1800	3
English Elective 3, 5		3
Elective 3		6
	Hours	15
Senior
Fall
English Elective (3000-4000 level) 3,4		3
Elective 3,4		12
	Hours	15
Spring
English Elective (3000-4000 level) 3,4		3
Elective 3,4		13
	Hours	16
	Total Hours	120

¹

See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements."

²

All minimum college hours (at least two semesters) should be in one language. Students with previous study in a foreign language should refer to Foreign Language Advanced Placement and Credit under Credit by Examination. Students may waive three hours of language requirements for every one year of language study in high school with grades of "C" or better.

³

At least 40 of the 120 hours required for graduation must be earned in 3000-4000 level courses.

⁴

Students admitted to the Accelerated BA in English to MA in English Program can substitute twelve (12) hours 5000-6000 level graduate English courses for 12 hours of general electives, English electives, or cross listed 5000-level English courses.

⁵

Any 2-4000 level English courses excluding ENGL 2003 Introduction to World Literature, ENGL 2013 Introduction to American Literature, ENGL 2173 Introduction to Film, ENGL 2881 Practicum-Literary Journal Publication, ENGL 4881 Practicum-Editing Literary Journal, ENGL 4882 Practicum-Editing Literary Journal, ENGL 4883 Practicum-Editing Literary Journal, and ENGL 4884 Practicum-Editing Literary Journal.

Students who complete the program will be able to demonstrate:

1. Skills in critical thinking and literary analysis applied to multiple genres.
2. Effective oral and written communication.
3. Familiarity with major figures, works, and movements in British and American literature, including ability to attach a literary work to its cultural matrix.
4. Ability to conduct research and use it effectively.
5. Understanding of the dynamic nature of language usage and the cultural role of languages in the global community.
6. Facility with using literary theories in the interpretation of texts