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Apr 14, 2025
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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
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Requirements for English Major - Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences:
Fall
- SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Modern Language Credits: 4*(G)
See footnote below - SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3-4*
Spring
- SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Modern Language Credits: 4* (G)
See footnote below - SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3-4*
Choose from the following:
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 Choose one from the following:
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:
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:
Fall
- SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts , Modern Language Credits: 4* (G)
See footnote below - SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3-4*
Spring
- SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts , Modern Language Credits: 4* (G)
See footnote below - SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3-4*
Choose from the following:
Fall
- Modern Language (second year) Credits: 3
See footnote below Choose one of the following:
Spring
- Modern Language(second year) Credits: 3
See footnote below Fall or Spring
- IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
Choose one of the following:
Choose one of the following:
Professional Semester II:
Fall or Spring
- English Elective Credits: 3
Professional Semester III:
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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