Program: English (Literature Specialization), B.A. - University of Nevada, Reno

University General Course Catalog 2012-2013

Apr 22, 2025

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-46 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

B. Mathematics (3-6 units)

Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)

Refer to the “Natural Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)

Refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

H. Diversity (3 units)

Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)

Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework.

A. Foreign Language (0-14 units)

Successful completion of the foreign language requirement may be accomplished through one of five options: 1.) complete a fourth-semester college course in a foreign language; 2.) complete and transfer to UNR a fourth-semester course in American Sign Language; 3.) demonstrate proficiency through placement examination or other means through the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures; 4.) show transcript evidence of successful completion of a fourth-year high school course in foreign language; or 5.) participate in a studies abroad program preapproved by the college to meet the foreign language requirement.

B. College Breadth Requirement (6 units)

Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in the college shall be required to take, within the College of Liberal Arts, two courses that are outside the departments in which they major or minor, and that exclude courses taken to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements.

III. Major Requirements Literature Specialization (39 units)

A. Major core courses (15 units)

ENG 281 - Introduction to Language (3 units) OR
ENG 282 - Introduction to Language and Literary Expression (3 units)
ENG 298 - Writing About Literature (3 units)
ENG 303 - Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism (3 units)
ENG 311 - Transatlantic Survey I (3 units)
ENG 312 - Transatlantic Survey II (3 units)

B. Choose one course from the following (3 units)

ENG 411B - Principles of Modern Grammar (3 units)
ENG 412A - Linguistics (3 units)
ENG 413A - Sociolinguistics (3 units)
ENG 414A - History of the English Language (3 units)
ENG 415A - Old English (3 units)
ENG 416B - Language and Gender (3 units)
ENG 432A - Chaucer (3 units)
ENG 440A - Medieval English Literature (3 units)

Select 21 units from the nine groups listed below.

18 units must be selected from Groups III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX. Of these, one course must be in literature of the period before 1800. ENG 433A and ENG 433B may not be used to fulfill the pre-1800 requirement.

Only one 400-level General Capstone in English may be used toward fulfilling these requirements.

English majors and minors should complete ENG 298 and ENG 303 before enrolling in 400-level English courses. Courses are 3 units unless otherwise noted.

IV. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)

The English Department accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts.

V. Electives (0-21 units)

VI. Total Units (120 units)

Forty-two or more units must be in courses numbered 300-499.

VII. Recommended Schedule

A. First Year

Fall Semester (14-17 units)

Core Curriculum English (3 units) *
Core Curriculum Math (3-6 units) *
Foreign Language 111 (4 units)
Core Curriculum Social Science (3 units)
Recreation Elective or Music Lesson (1 unit)

Spring Semester (16-17 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) *
Core Curriculum Natural Science A (3-4 units)
Foreign Language 112 (4 units)
Core Curriculum Fine Arts (3 units)
College Breadth Requirement (100-200 level) (3 units)
* English and Math course placement is based on test scores. Please consult the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (15-16 units)

CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units)
Core Curriculum Natural Science (3-4 units)
Foreign Language 211 (3 units)
ENG 298 - Writing About Literature (3 units)
ENG 281 - Introduction to Language (3 units) OR
ENG 282 - Introduction to Language and Literary Expression (3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)
Core Curriculum Diversity (3 units)
Foreign Language 212 (3 units)
Minor (100-200 level) (6 units)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
ENG 303 - Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism (3 units)
ENG 400-level (6 units)
College Breadth Requirement (3 units)

Spring Semester (13-15 units)

ENG 400-level (6 units)
Minor (3 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
General Elective (1-3 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (12-15 units)

ENG 400-level (6 units)
Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
General Elective (0-3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

ENG 400-level (9 units)
Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)

English (Literature Specialization), B.A.

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-46 units)

A. English (3-8 units)

B. Mathematics (3-6 units)

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)

H. Diversity (3 units)

II. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)

A. Foreign Language (0-14 units)

B. College Breadth Requirement (6 units)

III. Major Requirements Literature Specialization (39 units)

A. Major core courses (15 units)

B. Choose one course from the following (3 units)

Select 21 units from the nine groups listed below.

Group I–Writing and Rhetoric

Group II–Linguistics and ESL

Group III–Literary Criticism and Theory

Group IV–Themes

Group V–Authors

Group VI–Period

Group VII–Genre

Group VIII–Comparative Literature

Group IX–Culture and Interdisciplinary

IV. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)

V. Electives (0-21 units)

VI. Total Units (120 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule

A. First Year

Fall Semester (14-17 units)

Spring Semester (16-17 units)

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (15-16 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

Spring Semester (13-15 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (12-15 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)