English B.A. (Literature Concentration)
Information about the Department of English can be found on the department page.
The B.A. in English with a concentration in Literature allows students to explore their own literary and linguistic heritage and to become acquainted with representative works of major world writers. We offer a wide range of courses in English, American, multicultural, and international literature. Courses in critical theory and the history and structure of the language help sharpen analytical faculties, encourage clarity of thought and expression, and stimulate and develop the critical and creative imagination. The degree in literature develops critical thinkers and effective communicators, people whose skills are applicable in a wide range of careers including education, publishing, writing, information and research, media, politics and public service.
Degree Requirements
Core IMPACTS Requirements
Satisfactorily complete each of the Core IMPACTS general education requirements, as listed in the Core IMPACTS section of this catalog.
Field of Study Requirements
Satisfactorily complete the following courses:
| ENGL 2120 | Intro to British Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 2130 | American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 2150 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 2200 | Engaging Texts | 3 |
| Foreign Language 2002 | 3 |
| Choose one of the following courses: | |
| ENGL 2310 | Postcolonial Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 2315 | America's Diverse Lit Heritage | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Major Requirements
Pre-1800 Topics
Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:
Post-1800 Topics
Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:
American Topics
Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:
British Topics
Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:
International Topics
Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:
Multicultural Topics
Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:
Language and Theory
Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:
Junior Seminar
Satisfactorily complete the following course:
| ENGL 3900 | Critical Theory | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Senior Seminar
Satisfactorily complete the following course:
| ENGL 4900 | Seminar of Lang & Literature | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Senior Capstone Experience
Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses for at least 3 hours of credit:
Foreign Language Requirement
Demonstrate competence in one foreign language at the level of the fourth university course (2002). Additional courses required to complete this requirements will count toward general elective hours.
Electives
Additional Degree Requirements
Satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements listed in the academic policies section of this catalog.
A grade of C or better is required in all English courses; more than one grade of D or below may disqualify a student from continuing in the major.
Total Credit Hours: 120
Completion of the Senior Capstone Experience may be met in the following ways:
- Completion of a Senior Research/Thesis Experience scholarly project (ENGL 4970). Supervised by a faculty member with whom the student will work on the thesis project, students must either 1) write a 40-page essay with a substantial bibliography, or 2) revise and substantially extend a research essay from a previous upper-level English course into a 40-page essay with a substantial bibliography. Students pursuing the Thesis option will be required to defend their thesis in a presentation during which they will discuss their work and answer questions. The Senior Thesis requirement may also be met through completion of a Scholars Project, as outlined in the Honors and Scholars Program section of the Catalog.
- Study abroad undertaken after completion of at least 72 hours of coursework, met through ENGL 4980. Students who seek Capstone credit for study abroad must register for a 3-hour section of ENGL 4980 in the semester subsequent to their participation in any study abroad program approved by the Department Chair (full-year, semester, or summer). While abroad, students will write a journal or a blog in order to have a timely record of their impressions and experiences. Following their return to Georgia College, they will write a reflective essay of no fewer than 3,000 words, exploring what they have learned from their travel. The instructor of record for ENGL 4980 will award a letter grade for this essay, and it will be the grade for the course. Failure to complete ENGL 4980 by the end of the semester following study abroad will result in a failing grade in the course, and Capstone credit will not be granted;
- Completion of a 3-hour internship in a placement appropriate personally and professionally for the student's interests, as determined in consultation with the student's selected supervising faculty member and the Department Chair. To receive Capstone credit for an internship, students must register for 3 hours of ENGL 4960 simultaneously with undertaking the internship. ENGL 4960 will be supervised by a faculty member with the appropriate expertise in the area of the internship, selected by the student, with input from other appropriate faculty members as needed. In addition to the actual work of the internship, students will be required to compile a portfolio, essay, or other appropriate documentation reflecting their learning and experiences in their placement, which will be evaluated by the supervising faculty member. In addition, the field supervisor must provide an evaluation of the student's work in the internship. All material, including the field supervisor's evaluation, must be submitted to the supervising faculty member in order to pass ENGL 4960 and receive Capstone credit.
- Completion of any approved IDST 4999 Senior Capstone course.