Degrees in English
The English major specializes in studying the master essayists, poets, dramatists, and novelists throughout the course of global civilization and more specifically in the English speaking world.
Every English major has the opportunity to tailor an individual program of coursework that fits their personal needs and interests. English majors often continue studies in graduate and professional school programs such as law school where skills in critical analysis, writing, creativity, and self expression are highly valued.
English Major: Literature Emphasis
The literature Emphasis Track focuses on the analysis and interpretation of imaginative literature in its varied genre, periods, special figures, and special topics.
Major Requirements: Literature Emphasis (30 credits)
Core Courses (6 credits)
ENG 331 Introduction to Shakespeare
or
ENG 412C Renaissance and the 17th Century
and
ENG 490C Multicultural Literary Criticism
or
ENG 492 Contemporary Literary Criticism
Program Requiremments (24 Credits): Eight, 3-credit courses in English (ENG 301 or higher)
ENG 301 Survey of American Literature I
ENG 302 Survey of American Literature II
ENG 317D Key West: History, Literature, Environment
ENG 322C Forms of Drama
ENG 324C Introduction to Florida Studies I
ENG 325D Introduction to Florida Studies II
ENG 326 Hemingway in Spain
ENG 331 Introduction to Shakespeare
ENG 340C The Romantic Movement
ENG 341 The Victorian Era
ENG 346 Crime and Punishment
ENG 351 The Novel
ENG 355 Modern Aspects in Poetry: Contemporary Enhancements
ENG 358 Modern Short Story
ENG 361 Medieval English Literature
ENG 365 Literature of the Irish
ENG 366 Introduction to Horror Studies
ENG 368 Mark Twain and World Humor
ENG 371C The Epic, Myth, and Media
ENG 375 Tropics in Literature
ENG 385 America: Past
ENG 386 America: Present
ENG 390C The Bible as Literature
ENG 412C Renaissance and Seventeenth Century
ENG 475 Studies in Popular Culture
ENG 485 American Studies Seminar
ENG 490C Multicultural Literary Criticism
ENG 492 Contemporary Literary Criticism
ENG 495 Special Topics in English
Other appropriate courses in ENG or ENC may be substituted with the approval of the instructor and the Program Director.
English Major: Professional Writing Emphasis
The Professional Writing Track focuses on mastering skills as a professional in business, education, the physical and social sciences, legal and public service careers, or the arts.
Major Requirements: Professional Writing Emphasis (30 Credits)
Core Courses (15 credits)
ENC 303 Multigenre Research and Writing
ENC 373 Grammar and Rhetoric in Writing
ENC 403 Professional and Technical Writing and Editing
ENC 497 Internship in Professional Writing I
ENG 490C Multicultural Literary Criticism
Electives (9 credits)
ENC 333 Creative Writing
ENC 495 Special Topics in English Professional Writing
ENC 498 Internship in Professional Writing II
ENC 499 Internship in Professional Writing III
ENG 200 Scientific Writing
ENG 322C Forms of Drama
ENG 355 Modern Aspects in Poetry
ENG 358 Modern Short Story
COM 303 Writing for “TV”
COM 343 Multimedia Journalism Writing
Other appropriate courses in ENG may be substituted with the approval of the instructor and the Program Director.
Program Requirements (6 credits)
COM 105 Speech
CIS 205 Microcomputer Applications
or
a higher Level CIS course
For further information, please contact Dr. Rafael Montes, Program Director, Department of English and Humanities, Biscayne College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. Thomas University at rmontes@stu.edu or call (305) 628-6791.