English, A.B. Major, Literature Concentration

Requirements

The literature concentration within the English major is the traditional English major. It reflects a strong commitment to the major periods, authors, and forms. Students explore various critical methods, theories, and cultural traditions.

The major consists of a minimum of 10 courses:

ENG 205	Introduction to English Studies I	1
ENG 206	Literary History	1
ENG	Eight English Electives

• Five of the eight ENG electives must be numbered 300 or above.
• One elective must be a 300-level course focused before 1900; one elective must be a 300-level course focused after 1900.
• No more than one semester of independent study or thesis may be included. ENG 100, ENG 202, and ENG 272 do not count toward the literature concentration.

This page reflects the requirements for completing this major. General graduation requirements for all students can be found here.