2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

English (ENGL) Major


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Kathleen Donovan, Head
Bruce E. Brandt, Program Coordinator
Department of English
Scobey Hall 014
605-688-5191
e-mail: kathleen.donovan@sdstate.edu

Requirements for English Major - Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences:


Freshman Year:


Fall


  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Modern Language Credits: 4*(G)
    See footnote below
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3-4*

Fall or Spring


Spring


  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Modern Language Credits: 4* (G)
    See footnote below
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3-4*

Fall and Spring


Choose from the following:

Or:

Sophomore Year:


Fall


  • Modern Language (second year) Credits: 3
    See footnote below

Fall or Spring


  • SGR Goal 1 : Written Communication: 3*
  • SGR Goal 3 : Social Sciences Credits: 3*
  • One course in Multi-Cultural/Minority Topics (Native American Literature, World Literature, Diverse Cultures; Women in Literature; Mythology and Literature) Credits: 3

Spring


  • Modern Language (second year) Credits: 3
    See footnote below

 

Junior Year:


Fall:


  • English or Linguistics Elective Credits: 3

Fall or Spring


  • 300-400 Level English or American Literature Courses Credits: 3
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
  • One additional 300-400 level course in English Literature since 1660 OR one additional 300-400 level course in American Literature since 1860 is required Credits: 3
    See note
Choose one of the following:

Senior Year:


Fall or Spring


  • 300-400 Level English or American Literature Courses Credits: 3
  • Linguistics Course (203, 425, 420, 443, 452) Credits: 3
  • English or Linguistics Electives Credits: 3

Note:


English majors take three out of four Literature survey courses: ENGL 221 and 241 are required. Students elect either ENGL 222 or 242, and also take one 300-400 level course representing the survey not taken. (i.e., ENG 222 plus a 300-400 level American Lit course, or ENGL 242 plus a 300-400 level English literature course).

To count toward the English Major (option A or B), the English Minor or the Minor in Professional Writing, a course must be passed with a minimum grade of “C.”

English majors must meet the additional College of Arts and Sciences requirements for the B.A.

Footnote:


Students need to take a 202-level Modern Language course with prefix of FREN, GER, LAKL, SPAN, or other languages upon consent.

Requirements for English Major – English Education Specialization - Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences:


Freshman Year:


Fall


  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts , Modern Language Credits: 4* (G)
    See footnote below
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3-4*

Fall or Spring


Spring


  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts , Modern Language Credits: 4* (G)
    See footnote below
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3-4*

Fall and Spring


Sophomore Year:


Fall


  • Modern Language (second year) Credits: 3
    See footnote below

Fall or Spring


Spring


  • Modern Language(second year) Credits: 3
    See footnote below

Junior Year:


Senior Year:


Note:


To count toward the English Major (option A or B), the English Minor or the Minor in Professional Writing, a course must be passed with a minimum grade of “C.”

Footnote:


Students need to take a 202-level Modern Language course with prefix of FREN, GER, LAKL, SPAN, or other languages upon consent.

Curriculum Notes:


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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