2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

Dec 26, 2024

2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

English Major

(54 credits)

Degree Map Literary Studies Concentration

Degree Map Creative Writing Studies Concentration

The English major fosters skills in critical analysis, independent thinking, creativity, research, and writing through a focus on both literature and creative writing. The program is designed to lay a foundation for a wide range of careers in which clear communication and thinking, as well as research skills, are needed.

Required English Courses (18 credits):

ENG 230 - Literary Analysis 3 Credits
ENG 240 - American Literature I 3 Credits
ENG 241 - American Literature II 3 Credits
ENG 250 - British Literature I 3 Credits
ENG 251 - British Literature II 3 Credits
ENG 460 - Shakespeare 3 Credits

Foundational Studies Requirements (9 credits):

ENG 108 - Writing about Literature and Culture 3 Credits
ENG 219 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 Credits
ENG 308 - Practical Literary Criticism 3 Credits

Students will choose one of the following:

Literary Studies Concentration (27 credits):

ENG 484 - Interrelations of Literature 3 Credits
One English Language Class:
ENG 310 - English Grammar for Teachers and Writers 3 Credits
ENG 410 - History of the English Language 3 Credits
One Diversity Class:
ENG 339 - Women’s Literature 3 Credits
ENG 340 - Multicultural American Literature 3 Credits
ENG 342 - Native American Literature 3 Credits
ENG 346 - Modern Black American Literature 3 Credits
ENG 418 - Topics in Women’s Literature 3 Credits
One Popular Culture Class:
ENG 329 - Contemporary Literature 3 Credits
ENG 335 - Science Fiction as Social Criticism 3 Credits
One Advanced American Literature Class:
ENG 440 - Early American Literature 3 Credits
ENG 441 - American Renaissance Literature 3 Credits
ENG 442 - American Realism and Naturalism 3 Credits
ENG 444 - Modern American Literature 3 Credits
ENG 447 - Seminar in American Literature 2-3 Credits
One Advanced British Literature Course before 1800:
ENG 430 - Literature and Culture of the Middle Ages 3 Credits
ENG 450 - Chaucer 3 Credits
ENG 451 - English Renaissance Literature 3 Credits
ENG 452 - Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Literature 3 Credits
ENG 462 - Seminar in British Literature before 1800 3 Credits
ENG 464 - British Drama 3 Credits
One Advanced British Literature Since 1800 Class:
ENG 453 - British Romantic Literature 3 Credits
ENG 454 - Victorian Literature 3 Credits
ENG 455 - Twentieth-Century Literatures in English 3 Credits
ENG 463 - Seminar in British Literature since 1800 3 Credits
ENG 465 - The British Novel 3 Credits
One 300-level Creative Writing workshop:
ENG 324 - Fiction Writing Workshop 3 Credits
ENG 325 - Poetry Writing Workshop 3 Credits
ENG 327 - Creative Nonfiction Workshop 3 Credits
Select one 3/400 level English Elective class

Degree Map Literary Studies

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.20 in all Major course work.

Fall 1st Year

ENG 230 - Literary Analysis 3 Credits
ENG 240 - American Literature I 3 Credits
or
ENG 250 - British Literature I 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Freshman Composition (ENG 108 Suggested) | Credits 3
Foundational Studies: Quantitative Literacy | Credits 3
Foundational Studies: Communication | Credits 3

15 Credits

Spring 1st Year

ENG 241 - American Literature II 3 Credits
ENG 251 - British Literature II 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: GPCD | Credits 3
Foundational Studies: Social and Behavioral Science | Credits 3
Foundational Studies: Health | Credits 3

15 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

ENG 240 - American Literature I 3 Credits
or
ENG 250 - British Literature I 3 Credits
ENG 219 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 Credits
ENG 339 /ENG 340 /ENG 342 /ENG 346 /ENG 418 | Credits 3
Foundational Studies: Laboratory Science | Credits 4
Elective | Credits 3

16 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

ENG 329 - Contemporary Literature 3 Credits
or
ENG 335 - Science Fiction as Social Criticism 3 Credits
ENG 453 /ENG 454 /ENG 455 /ENG 463 /ENG 465 | Credits 3
Foundational Studies: History | Credits 3
Foundational Studies: Ethics and Social Behavior | Credits 3
Elective | Credits 3

15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

ENG 410 - History of the English Language 3 Credits
or
Major Elective (300/400 level) | Credits 3
ENG 430 /ENG 450 /ENG 451 /ENG 452 /ENG 462 /ENG 464 | Credits 3
ENG 440 /ENG 441 /ENG 442 /ENG 444 /ENG 447 | Credits 3
Elective | Credits 3
Elective | Credits 3

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

ENG 308 - Practical Literary Criticism 3 Credits
ENG 310 - English Grammar for Teachers and Writers 3 Credits
or
Major Elective (300/400 level) | Credits 3
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | Credits 3
Foundational Studies: UDIE | Credits 3
Elective | Credits 3

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

ENG 460 - Shakespeare 3 Credits
ENG 484 - Interrelations of Literature 3 Credits
Elective | Credits 3
Elective | Credits 3
Elective | Credits 3

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

ENG 327 - Creative Nonfiction Workshop 3 Credits
or
ENG 324 - Fiction Writing Workshop 3 Credits
or
ENG 325 - Poetry Writing Workshop 3 Credits
Elective | Credits 3
Elective | Credits 3
Elective | Credits 3
Elective | Credits 3

15 Credits

For more information on 15 to Finish please visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/college/succeeding-incollege/graduating-on-time/

Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://www.portal.indstate.edu.

Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/english

OR

Creative Writing Concentration (27 credits):

ENG 324 - Fiction Writing Workshop 3 Credits
ENG 325 - Poetry Writing Workshop 3 Credits
ENG 327 - Creative Nonfiction Workshop 3 Credits
ENG 329 - Contemporary Literature 3 Credits
ENG 485 - Literary Citizenship and Publishing 3 Credits
Students will complete 6 credits of the following:
ENG 424 - Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop 3 Credits
ENG 425 - Advanced Poetry Writing Workshop 3 Credits
ENG 427 - Advanced Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop 3 Credits
Select two 3/400-level English Elective classes

Degree Map Creative Writing Studies

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.20 in all Major course work.

Fall 1st Year

ENG 230 - Literary Analysis 3 Credits
ENG 240 - American Literature I 3 Credits
or
ENG 250 - British Literature I 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Freshman Composition (ENG 108 suggested)| 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Quantitative Literacy | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Communication | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 1st Year

ENG 219 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 Credits
ENG 241 - American Literature II 3 Credits
ENG 251 - British Literature II 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: GPCD | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Health | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

ENG 240 - American Literature I 3 Credits
or
ENG 250 - British Literature I 3 Credits
ENG 324 /ENG 325 /ENG 327 | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Laboratory Science | 4 Credits
Foundational Studies: Social and Behavioral Science | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

16 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

ENG 324 /ENG 325 /ENG 327 | 3 Credits
ENG 324 /ENG 325 /ENG 327 | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: History | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Ethics & Social Responsibility | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

ENG 329 - Contemporary Literature 3 Credits
ENG 424 /ENG 425 /ENG 427 | 3 Credits
Major Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

ENG 308 - Practical Literary Criticism 3 Credits
ENG 424 /ENG 425 /ENG 427 | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: UDIE | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

ENG 460 - Shakespeare 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: UDIE | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

ENG 485 - Literary Citizenship and Publishing 3 Credits
Major Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

For more information on 15 to Finish please visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/college/succeeding-incollege/graduating-on-time/

Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://www.portal.indstate.edu.

Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/english

Note:

All electives must be approved by an advisor in the department.

Foreign Language Recommendation:

English majors considering graduate work in English should take substantial work in at least one foreign language. French, German, and/or Latin are recommended.

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English Major

Required English Courses (18 credits):

Foundational Studies Requirements (9 credits):

Students will choose one of the following:

Literary Studies Concentration (27 credits):

Degree Map Literary Studies

Fall 1st Year

Spring 1st Year

Fall 2nd Year

Spring 2nd Year

Fall 3rd Year

Spring 3rd Year

Fall 4th Year

Spring 4th Year

OR

Creative Writing Concentration (27 credits):

Degree Map Creative Writing Studies

Fall 1st Year

Spring 1st Year

Fall 2nd Year

Spring 2nd Year

Fall 3rd Year

Spring 3rd Year

Fall 4th Year

Spring 4th Year

Note:

Foreign Language Recommendation: