University General Course Catalog 2014-2015 
    
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English (Literature Specialization), B.A.


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I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-45 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 (3-5 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)


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.

Group III–Literary Criticism and Theory

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 (16-18 units)


  • Core Curriculum English (3 units) *
  • Core Curriculum Math (3-5 units) *
  • Foreign Language 111 (4 units)
  • Core Curriculum Social Science (3 units)
  • Core Curriculum Fine Arts (3 units)

Spring Semester (16-17 units)


  • (3 units) *
  • Core Curriculum Natural Science A (3-4 units)
  • Foreign Language 112 (4 units)
  • General Electives (3 units)
  • College Breadth Requirement (100-200 level) (3 units)
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  • * 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)


Spring Semester (15 units)


  • (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)


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)

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