Foundations and Methods
In Foundations & Methods courses, English majors develop reading skills that equip them to interpret and write about the complex texts, media, and cultural forms that surround us. Foundations & Methods courses at the 200-level offer study of basic terms and concepts, while courses at 300-400-level introduce students to methods suited to special areas of study within English, such as genre, visual culture, and literary theory.
Regions
In Regions courses, students study texts from countries and cultures both near and far, investigating how language and literature shape and are shaped by matters such as race and ethnicity, nationality and religion, geography and migration, and histories of colonialism and empire. Regions courses are organized into two categories: 1) the Americas, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland; and 2) Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Pacific Islands.
Time
In Time courses, English majors explore continuities and discontinuities in the creation, reception, and circulation of language and literature. By studying writers, creators, and readers from particular periods, students deepen their awareness of how concepts relevant to the study of English shift over time, reflecting broader political, social, and cultural changes.
Electives
To complete their 27 credits, students choose three courses as electives. An English course (200-level and above) can count as an elective if the student is not using it to satisfy other requirements for the major/minor.
