English
- Major
- Minor
English
Explore literature of the past while writing the literature of the future. Dissect poetry, prose, and everything in between. Prepare yourself for a wide array of future possibilities.
- Small class sizes
- Opportunities to write for University of Jamestown publications
- Classes taught by highly qualified faculty rather than graduate students
- Opportunities for International Study, hands-on field experience, and co-curricular activities
GAIN REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE – ALL BEFORE YOU GRADUATE.
Internships
Obtain work experience and make informed career choices through internships of a semester or more in length.
Writing Opportunities
Publish fiction, non-fiction, and poetry in Plainsong, the University’s annual literary journal. For the more journalism-oriented, The Collegian, the University’s student newspaper, is always looking for fresh writers.
Concentrations
These concentrations are available in English
English: Writing Concentration requires the following coursework:
| Course | Title (credits) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engl | 201 | Introduction to Literary Study and Analysis (3) |
| Engl | 210 | World Literature to 1500 (3) |
| Engl | 230 | English Literature to 1785 (3) |
| Engl | 231 | English Literature since 1785 (3) |
| Engl | 250 | American Literature to 1865 (3) |
| Engl | 251 | American Literature since 1865 (3) |
| Engl | Electives (9) | |
| Engl | Upper Level Writing Elective (3) | |
| Engl | 331 | Shakespeare (3) |
| Engl or Engl |
351
401 |
History of the English Language (3)
English Grammar (3) |
| Engl | 497 | Writing Portfolio (1) |
| Total Semester Credits Required: 37 | ||
Coursework
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Engl 201 |
Introduction to Literary Study and Analysis |
3 |
Engl 210 |
World Literature to 1500 |
3 |
Engl 230 |
English Literature to 1785 |
3 |
Engl 231 |
English Literature since 1785 |
3 |
Engl 250 |
American Literature to 1865 |
3 |
Engl 251 |
American Literature since 1865 |
3 |
Engl |
Electives |
9 |
Engl |
Upper Level Writing Eletive |
3 |
Engl 331 |
Shakespeare |
3 |
Engl 351 or Engl 401 |
History of the English Language
English Grammar |
3
3 |
Engl 497 |
Writing Portfolio |
1 |
Total Semester Credits Required: 37