English Major (M)
The English Department of Concordia University Wisconsin offers core general education courses in writing and literature, along with teaching and non-teaching major and minor programs. The department's offerings emerge directly from the mission and purpose of the institution: "Concordia's programs promote intellectual development and self knowledge for the student's personal growth and well-being. They nurture religious commitment, provide insights for Christian action in the world, and facilitate the ability to communicate effectively." Coursework in English includes the study of language, literature, and expression, fosters an increased understanding of the creative process, provides insight into the moral and ethical dimensions of ideas, and, in the Christian context provided by this university, demonstrates the value of a life of intellectual curiosity. Furthermore, skills in communication and critical thinking establish the kind of educational foundation that allows English graduates to successfully pursue such professions as teaching, writing, editing, business, law, library science, and more.
The study of language, literature, and expression fosters an increased understanding of the creative process, provides insights into the moral and ethical dimensions of ideas, and, in the Christian context of Concordia, explores the value of a life of intellectual curiosity. English graduates successfully pursue such professions as teaching, editing, writing, pastoral ministry, business, library science, law, and more.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Demonstrate an increased understanding of the creative process,
- Analyze literary texts with insight into moral and ethical ideas,
- Recognize values of a life of intellectual curiosity,
- Demonstrate familiarity with English and American literature,
- Employ interpretive skills and critical methods,
- Communicate complex ideas through writing,
- Demonstrate an appreciation for the nature and use of language,
- Demonstrate familiarity with world and non-western literature,
- Understand and apply knowledge about literary forms.
Curriculum
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Core Requirements | 45 | |
Major Requirements | 24 | |
Concentration | 12 | |
Electives | 39 | |
Minor: Optional | ||
Total Hours | 120 |
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | ||
Language | ||
ENG 3050 | English Grammar and Usage | 3 |
ENG 3650 | History of the English Language | 3 |
Creative Expression | ||
ENG 2450 | Art of the Personal Essay | 3 |
ENG 2460 | Creative Writing | 3 |
Professionalization | ||
ENG 4950 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
Major Electives | ||
Select 9 credits of ENG electives | 9 | |
Total Hours | 24 |
Select from the following concentrations:
Code | Title | Hours |
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Literature Concentration | ||
American Literature (select one of the following) | 3 | |
Contemporary Mosaic | ||
American Literature: Beginnings to 1865 | ||
American Literature: 1865 to Present | ||
Major Authors (as appropriate) | ||
Special Topics in Literature (as appropriate) | ||
English Literature (select one of the following) | 3 | |
British Literature: Beginnings to Early 1700s | ||
British Literature: Late 1700s to Present | ||
Major Authors (as appropriate) | ||
Special Topics in Literature (as appropriate) | ||
Shakespeare | ||
Global Literature (select one of the following) | 3 | |
Early World Literature | ||
Late World Literature | ||
Major Authors (as appropriate) | ||
Special Topics in Literature (as appropriate) | ||
Theories and Methods | ||
ENG 4750 | Literary Criticism | 3 |
Total Hours | 12 |
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Writing Concentration | ||
Advanced Expression (select one of the following) | 3 | |
Academic Writing and Research | ||
Documentary Writing and Storytelling | ||
Professional Writing Seminar | ||
Business Writing | ||
Nonprofit Fundraising and Grant Writing | ||
Journalism | ||
Sports Journalism | ||
Mass Communication Campaigns | ||
Interpretation (select two of the following) | 6 | |
Contemporary Mosaic | ||
American Literature: Beginnings to 1865 | ||
American Literature: 1865 to Present | ||
British Literature: Beginnings to Early 1700s | ||
British Literature: Late 1700s to Present | ||
Early World Literature | ||
Late World Literature | ||
Major Authors | ||
Special Topics in Literature | ||
Shakespeare | ||
Theories and Methods | ||
ENG 3500 | Classical & Modern Rhetoric | 3 |
Total Hours | 12 |
Semester 1 | Hours | |
---|---|---|
REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
ENG 1040 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
ENG 2450 | Art of the Personal Essay | 3 |
CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
HHP 1100 | Stewardship of the Body | 1 |
Hours | 16 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ENG 2460 | Creative Writing | 3 |
CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
ENG | 3 | |
CORE | 3 | |
HHP | 1 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Semester 3 | ||
LITERATURE | 3 | |
CORE | 3 | |
CORE | 3 | |
ENG | 4 | |
ELECTIVE OR MINOR | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Semester 4 | ||
ENG 3050 | English Grammar and Usage | 3 |
CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
ENG | 3 | |
CORE | 3 | |
ELECTIVE OR MINOR | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Semester 5 | ||
ENG 3650 | History of the English Language | 3 |
ENG 4750 or ENG 3500 |
Literary Criticism or Classical & Modern Rhetoric |
3 |
CORE | 3 | |
ELECTIVE OR MINOR | 3 | |
ELECTIVE OR MINOR | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Semester 6 | ||
LITERATURE | 3 | |
ELECTIVE OR MINOR | 3 | |
ELECTIVE OR MINOR | 3 | |
ELECTIVE OR MINOR | 3 | |
ELECTIVE OR MINOR | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Semester 7 | ||
LITERATURE/WRITING | 3 | |
ELECTIVE OR MINOR | 3 | |
ELECTIVE OR MINOR | 3 | |
ELECTIVE OR MINOR | 3 | |
ELECTIVE OR MINOR | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Semester 8 | ||
ENG 4950 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
ELECTIVE OR MINOR | 3 | |
ELECTIVE OR MINOR | 3 | |
ELECTIVE OR MINOR | 3 | |
Hours | 12 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
Course options and schedule are subject to change.