The mission of the Department of English and Foreign Languages emerges from Lander's rich liberal arts tradition. Through writing, textual analysis, and intercultural experiences, students develop the language skills and cultural fluency necessary for professional success and personal fulfillment.
Students majoring in English study literature, writing, and language. This study prepares students for careers in education, law, theology, business, public relations, mass media, and public service. Although the British-American heritage is central, African-American, Native American, European, and non-western contributions to this literary tradition are also studied in relevant courses.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 | CREDIT HOURS |
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| A. Core Skills |
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| ENGL 101 | Writing and Inquiry I | 3 | |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Inquiry II | 3 | |
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Approved Mathematics |
3 | ||
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B. Humanities and Fine Arts |
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| ENGL 114 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | |
| Approved Humanities and Fine Arts elective | 3 | ||
| C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines) |
6 | ||
| D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning | |||
| Approved Science or Mathematics | 3 | ||
| Approved Lab Science | 4 | ||
| E. Founding Documents of the United States | |||
| HIST 111R2 | United States History to 1877 OR HIST 112R2 United States History since 1877 OR POLS 101R2 American National Government |
3 | |
| F. World Cultures | 3 | ||
| G. LINK 101 | 1 | ||
| Total General Education Requirements | 35 | ||
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
2 If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R
| MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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| ENGL 199 | Careers in English | 1 |
| ENGL 200 | Writing Skills for English Majors | 2 |
| ENGL 499 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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| 101-level Foreign Language | 0-3* | |
| 102-level Foreign Language | 0-3* | |
| 200-level Foreign Language | 0-3* | |
| ENGL 201 | Survey of British Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 202 | Survey of American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 345 | Introduction to Language and Linguistics | 3 |
*English majors are required to complete foreign language study through the intermediate level (SPAN or FR 203). Students who place above the 203 Intermediate level are exempt from the major requirement for foreign language.
| MAJOR PROGRAM ELECTIVES | CREDIT HOURS |
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| 300-level English courses (select 3) ENGL 301, ENGL 303, ENGL 304, ENGL 311, ENGL 312, ENGL 322, ENGL 325, ENGL 326, ENGL 338, ENGL 339, ENGL 344, WRIT 300, WRIT 350, WRIT 353, WRIT 354, WRIT 364, WRIT 373 |
9 |
400-level English courses (select 3) ENGL 401, ENGL 402, ENGL 403, ENGL 406, ENGL 413, ENGL 414, ENGL 417, ENGL 445, WRIT 450, WRIT 453 |
9 |
Upper-level English electives Select three additional courses from the 300- and 400-level courses listed above |
9 |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 39-51* |
| Additional Electives | 34-46* |
| TOTAL FOR BA DEGREE | 120 |