Major in English

Location(s): On-Campus

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The field of English studies is one of the cornerstones of a liberal arts education and also offers a variety of approaches to specialized study. At Moravian University, students are invited to explore the rich, multi-dimensional nature of English studies through their engagement with creative expression, professional writing, and the study of culture and history, linguistics, literature, rhetoric, theatre and performance, and multimodal writing arts.

Required Courses in the Major

The English major consists of eleven courses: a six-course core, four major electives, and a capstone experience. Majors must take at least three courses at the 300-level.

Core (six courses):

One Introduction to Literary Studies Course

(pre-requisite for ENGL 225 ):

ENGL 112 - British Literature
ENGL 114
ENGL 120 - American Literature
ENGL 121 - African American Literature
ENGL 122 - Native American Literature
ENGL 125
or other Department-approved 1XX- or 12X-level ENGL course
ENGL 225 - WI:Introduction English Studies
ENGL 211 - WI: Creative Non-Fiction
ENGL 212 - Intro to Creative Writing
or
ENGL 217 - WI:Introduction to Writing Arts for the required second English WI course

Two literary period courses (British/Transatlantic or American)

Or a special topics course approved by the major advisor
Note: one of the two period courses must be pre-20th century (ENGL 340 , ENGL 341 , ENGL 351 , ENGL 352 , ENGL 355 )

British/Transatlantic:

American:

One genre course:

Or a special topics course approved by the major advisor

Drama

Fiction

Poetry

ENGL 320 - The Art of Poetry

Four Electives Numbered at the 200 Level or Above

One of these may be fulfilled by any course from the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the 110 level or above.

Capstone experience: at least one of the following:

ENGL 371 - Senior Seminar
Student teaching in an education certification program

Note:

Teacher certification students follow modified versions of the requirements listed above. Refer to the Teacher Certification in English section below.

Notes on the Major in English

Students must take at least three courses at the 300 level.
In preparation for creating an English major portfolio in the Senior Seminar, students must save copies of their work in each course, including drafts with peer and instructor comments.
Students must complete a Hands-On-Learning Assignment (HLA). See https://www.moravian.edu/english/programs/hands-on-learning for more information.
Internships (ENGL 288 and ENGL 386 -ENGL 388) and study abroad are strongly encouraged for all majors; an internship is required for all students completing the English major with Writing Arts Concentration. Students should consult with Professor Harris regarding internships and with the Center of International Studies regarding study-abroad opportunities.
WRIT 101 -WRIT 106 , LINC 101 -LINC 104 may not be used to satisfy requirements for the major, minor, or interdepartmental major programs of the English Department.

English majors are encouraged to supplement required courses with elective courses in English, minors complementary to English Studies, independent studies, related courses from the Learning in Common curriculum, internships, and study abroad, as well as co-curricular involvement in theatre, The Manuscript, The Comenian, SOAR/undergraduate scholarship, and other relevant opportunities. Students are strongly advised to register for ENGL 225 early in their study.