Bachelor of Arts in English
Pineville, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 9,795 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 19 or more credit hours flat fee + $612 per credit hour for every hour over 18
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Introduction
The LCU English major offers small classes that equip students with critical thinking skills through coursework that covers advanced grammar, writing, research, and literary analysis.English majors are prepared to begin advanced study or embark on careers in virtually any vocation. Many recruiters are turning directly to humanities majors for their leadership abilities, communication skills, intellectual flexibility, and creativity.
The English program is designed to serve those who pursue careers immediately upon graduation as well as to provide a solid foundation for further studies. Our majors are well-prepared for graduate/professional schools or careers in writing, publishing, editing, government, law, business, public relations, church-related vocations, and education. Our graduates produce outstanding PRAXIS scores, are in teaching positions locally and abroad or are furthering their degrees in various graduate schools. One served as a clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Some are serving in government agencies. Graduates interested in business and journalism are working in related fields, such as the director of graphic services, newspaper reporter/editor, and executive assistants in various businesses.
Curriculum
Central Curriculum Requirements:
- CC 100 College Connection I
- CC 102 College Connection II
- CA 150 Modern Communication
- EN 101 Composition I
- EN 102 Composition II
- EN 200 Literary Perspectives: Survey of British Literature or
- EN 201 Literary Perspectives: Survey of American Literature
- HI 104 Western Heritage
- HI 105 American Heritage
- CJ/HI/PS 225 American Government and Politics 3 hrs
- HP 100 Personal Fitness
- Health and Physical Education Activity (Choose any HP course numbered 101-120, HP 195, or HP 196) 1 hr
- RL 105 Survey of the Bible
- RL 106 Interpreting the Bible
- RL 305 Christian Worldview
- Spiritual and Cultural Enrichment CR (Every semester of full-time registration)
Fine Arts
(Choose one of the following)
- AR 200 Art Appreciation
- MU 200 Music Appreciation
- TH 200 Theatre Appreciation
Total: 3 hrs
Foreign Language
(Choose one of the following)
- FR 101 Elementary French I
- SP 101 Elementary Spanish I
- GK 223 Elementary Greek I
- HE 223 Elementary Hebrew I
Total: 3 hrs
Mathematics
(Choose one of the following)
- MA 101 Math for Liberal Arts
- MA 111 College Algebra
- MA 115 Precalculus
Total: 3 hrs
Natural Sciences Lecture and Lab
Must choose ES 103 for either the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement or with ES 104 lab to satisfy the 4-hour Natural Sciences lecture and lab requirement. If using ES 103 for the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement, choose one of the following related lecture and lab courses.
- BI 101 Introduction to Biology
- BI 102 Introduction to Biology Lab
- CH 131 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing
- CH 132 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing Lab
- ES 205 Introduction to Astronomy
- ES 206 Astronomy Lab
- ES 220 Introduction to Meteorology
- ES 221 Meteorology Lab
Total: 4 hrs
Natural Sciences Lecture
Must choose ES 103 for either the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement or with ES 104 lab to satisfy the 4-hour Natural Sciences lecture and lab requirement. If using ES 103 and ES 104 for the 4-hour lecture and lab requirement choose one of the following courses.
- BI 101 Introduction to Biology
- CH 131 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing
- ES 205 Introduction to Astronomy
- ES 220 Introduction to Meteorology
- MA 101 Math for Liberal Arts
- MA 111 College Algebra
- MA 115 Precalculus
Total: 3 hrs
Social Science
(Choose one of the following)
- EC 221 Principles of Macroeconomics
- EC 222 Principles of Microeconomics
- GE 201 World Geography
- PY 220 Introduction to Psychology
- CJ/PY/SW 223 Social Problems 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs
Total: 52 hrs
Note: Bachelor of Arts in English majors must take either French or Spanish as their Central Curriculum language choice.
English Major Requirements:
- EN 200 Literary Perspectives: Survey of British Literature or
- EN 201 Literary Perspectives: Survey of American Literature
- EN 270 Introduction to Critical Approaches to Literature
- EN 360 Advanced Grammar and Linguistics
- EN 361 Advanced Writing
- EN 370 Shakespeare
- EN 471 Comparative Literature: Global Perspectives
- Choose 5 other 300/400 level English classes 15 hours
American Literature
(Choose one of the following)
- EN 375 Early American Literature
- EN 376 American Renaissance
- EN 377 American Realists and Naturalists
- EN 378 African-American Literature
- EN 380 Twentieth Century American Literature
- EN 402 The American Novel
- EN 445 Southern Literature
- EN 446 Louisiana Literature
Total: 3 hrs
British Literature
(Choose one of the following)
- EN 319 Medieval Literature
- EN 320 The Renaissance
- EN 321 Restoration and Eighteenth Century
- EN 322 The Romantics
- EN 323 The Victorians
- EN 381 Twentieth Century British Literature
- EN 401 The English Novel
Total: 3 hrs
Foreign Language
Choose a 9 hour block: Must match the language taken in Central Curriculum.
- FR 102 Elementary French II
- FR 221 Intermediate French
- FR 222 Intermediate French
- SP 102 Elementary Spanish II
- SP 221 Intermediate Spanish
- SP 222 Intermediate Spanish
Total: 9 hrs
Total: 48 hrs
Minor:
Total: 15 hrs
Free Electives:
Total: 5 hrs
Total Degree Requirements: 120 hrs
Admissions
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