CUrriculum

Communication and Technology

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English consists of a minimum 39 credits as distributed below. The major offers two tracks: (1) Literature and (2) Communication and Technology. These tracks share a common core of four courses and the same elective requirements. Additional requirements are listed under the separate tracks.

The Communication and Technology option for English majors was developed in response to student and workplace interest in the impact of technology on all aspects of communication, visual and textual. Students who elect the Communication and Technology Track pursue courses in new media, the literature of technology, and language use, and develop their abilities in the critical analysis and production of various forms of print and electronic texts. This track can also be an ideal second major to complement other disciplines, particularly in science, engineering, and information systems. Graduates engage in careers in education, business, law, publishing, public relations, and computer-related fields.

Major Requirements
EFFECTIVE DATE: MARCH 1, 2001

NOTE: Students who declared their English Major before March 2001 may complete the old major requirements (although they may choose to complete the new major requirements listed below). Students who declare their English Major after March 2001 must complete the new major requirements listed below.

English Major Codes:

ENGL - LI = Literature track
ENGL - CT = Communication and Technology track

Common Core Courses (12 credits):

English 301- Analysis of Literary Language. This is the gateway course for the English major. Students should take this course as soon as they declare their major or minor as English.

English 250 - Introduction to Shakespeare OR
English 351 - Studies in Shakespeare

English 391 - Advanced Exposition & Argumentation OR
English 393 - Technical Writing

English 4xx - Senior Seminar
(Students will normally take a senior seminar in their track.)

Common Elective Requirements (12 credits):
These electives must be English courses at the 300 or 400 level, although students may, with their advisor's permission, include one 200-level course as part of this requirement. Students must take one literature course, one expository writing course, and two other electives. Creative writing courses may be used to satisfy the literature elective. The expository writing elective should be selected from the following courses: ENGL 291, 303, 324, 326, 380, 382, 383, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 407. Any English course at the prescribed level fulfills the unrestricted electives.

CT Track Requirements (15 credits):
English majors in the Communication and Technology track will examine the literature of technology and communication, hone expository writing skills, and develop a critical awareness of print and electronic texts. With these analytical skills, students within the Communication and Technology track prepare for careers in communication, law, publishing, business, and education; as well, this emphasis may enhance the career opportunities available to students majoring in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, and the natural sciences.

Required Courses (12 credits)::
English 291 - Introduction to Writing - Creative Essays OR English 303 The Art of the Essay
English 226 - Grammar and Usage in Standard English OR English 326 The Structure of English
English 324 - Theories of Communication and Technology
English 392 - Tutorial in Writing

Methods Course (3 credits):
English 407 - Language in Society
(NOTE: English 407 should be taken in the senior year).