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

Core Requirements45
Major Requirements24
Concentration12
Electives39
Minor: Optional
Total Hours120

Major Requirements

Required Courses
Language
ENG 3050English Grammar and Usage3
ENG 3650History of the English Language3
Creative Expression
ENG 2450Art of the Personal Essay3
ENG 2460Creative Writing3
Professionalization
ENG 4950Senior Seminar3
Major Electives
Select 9 credits of ENG electives9
Total Hours24

Select from the following concentrations:

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 4750Literary Criticism3
Total Hours12
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 3500Classical & Modern Rhetoric3
Total Hours12
Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
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
 Hours16
Semester 2
ENG 2460 Creative Writing 3
CCE 1030 Western Thought & Worldview 3
REL 1100 Christian Faith 3
ENG 3
CORE 3
HHP 1
 Hours16
Semester 3
LITERATURE 3
CORE 3
CORE 3
ENG 4
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
 Hours16
Semester 4
ENG 3050 English Grammar and Usage 3
CCE 1040 Science & Humanity 3
ENG 3
CORE 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
 Hours15
Semester 5
ENG 3650 History of the English Language 3
ENG 4750
Literary Criticism
or Classical & Modern Rhetoric
3
CORE 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
 Hours15
Semester 6
LITERATURE 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
 Hours15
Semester 7
LITERATURE/WRITING 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
 Hours15
Semester 8
ENG 4950 Senior Seminar 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
 Hours12
 Total Hours120

Course options and schedule are subject to change.