Why English?
The School of Languages and Literature offers courses in both composition and literature. The former seek to provide training in the techniques and skills necessary to produce acceptable, effective written expression. The latter are designed to acquaint students with prose and poetry of recognized merit, thereby developing critical thinking, cultural awareness an an intelligent understanding of literature as an outgrowth and interpretation of life.
Entering freshmen whose ACT score in English is 16 or lower are required to enroll in ACAC 0330 before attempting ENGL 1301. Credit may be given for satisfactory scores on the English sections of ACT, SAT I, CLEP, or Advanced Placement (AP). Here are various careers in English:
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English Student Profile
Hi! I am Mary Green, a junior English/Language Arts and Spanish Education double major at Wayland. I was raised in the town of Dumas, Texas, where I became interested in my major as well as attending Wayland. Teaching has always been my passion, and I also love languages, so these majors fit my personality particularly well. At first the lengthy name of "English/Language Arts" confused me as opposed to a plain "English" major, but I realized that the ELA will help me obtain my secondary teaching certification. When I’m not in class I sing in the International Choir, lead a freshman ministries group, serve in Alpha Delta Kappa, a Christian service sorority, teach a small group at Harvest Christian Fellowship, and enjoy hanging out with my friends. Once I graduate, I plan to teach high school English/Language Arts or Spanish in the Texas Panhandle, or to teach English/Language Arts to students in foreign countries. My school will be my mission field. I have graduated and I am enjoying teaching in the Plainview community.
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English Requirements
The major requires 30 semester hours, of which 18 must be upper level. Students who plan to teach in public schools should consult the School of Education for specific requirements for certification. Majors must take a comprehensive exam during their final semester.
The following courses (30 hours) are required for the English major:
*ENGL 1301 – Composition and Rhetoric
*ENGL 1302 – Composition and Reading
*ENGL 2303 – World Literature
Select three hours from the following Two courses:
*ENGL 2301 – English Literature
*ENGL 2302 – American Literature
Then
ENGL 3304 – Advanced Grammar
15 hours of upper-level electives in English to round out the English Major
*Twelve hours are included in the general education core curriculum
Bachelor of Arts in English Recommended Sequence of Courses - listed is the recommended rotation based on a B.A. degree program. For complete information on the general education and graduation requirements for the B.A. degree program, please refer to the undergraduate programs section of the catalog. For information regarding the Bachelors of Arts Degree Core Course Requirements (124 Semester hours) please see your appropriate Academic Catalog.
Freshman Year Fall Semester: |
Freshman Year Spring Semester: |
ENGL 1301 3 hrs |
ENGL 1302 3 hrs |
HIST 1303 or 2301 3 hrs |
HIST 1304 or 2302 3 hrs |
ECON/GEOG/PHIL/PSYC/SOCI 3 hrs |
MATH 1304 3 hrs |
COSC 2311 3 hrs |
COMS course 3 hrs |
Foreign Language 1301 3 hrs |
Foreign Language 1302 3 hrs |
UNIV 1100 1 hr |
EXSS 1112 1 hr |
Total 16 hrs |
Total 16 hrs |
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Sophomore Year Fall Semester: |
Sophomore Year Spring Semester: |
ENGL 2303 3 hrs |
ENGL 2301 or 2302 3 hrs |
POLS 2301 3 hrs |
ART/MUSI/THEA course 3 hrs |
BIOL course 4 hrs |
CHEM/GEOL/PHYS course 4 hrs |
RLGN 1301 3 hrs |
RLGN 1302 3 hrs |
Foreign Language 2301 3 hrs |
Foreign Language 2302 3 hrs |
Total 16 hrs |
Total 16 hrs |
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Junior Year Fall Semester: |
Junior Year Spring Semester: |
ENGL 3304 or advanced course 3 hrs |
ENGL 3304 or advanced course 3 hrs |
ART/MUSI/THEA course 3 hrs |
ENGL advanced course 3 hrs |
Course in minor or elective 3 hrs |
Course in minor or elective 3 hrs |
Course in minor or elective 3 hrs |
Course in minor or elective 3 hrs |
Course in minor or elective 3 hrs |
Course in minor or elective 3 hrs |
EXSS activity course 1 hr |
EXSS activity course 1 hr |
Total 16 hrs |
Total 16 hrs |
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Senior Year Fall Semester: |
Senior Year Spring Semester: |
ENGL advanced course 3 hrs |
ENGL advanced course 3 hrs |
ENGL advanced course 3 hrs |
Course in minor or elective 3 hrs |
Course in minor or elective 3 hrs |
Course in minor or elective 3 hrs |
Course in minor or elective 3 hrs |
Course in minor or elective 3 hrs |
Course in minor or elective 3 hrs |
Elective hours 1-3 hrs |
GRAD 0001 1 hrs |
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Total 16 hrs |
Total 13-15 hrs |
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Requirements for Minors
English - The minor requires 18 semester hours, of which six hours must be upper division.
Twelve hours are included in the general education core curriculum.
- ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric
- ENGL 1302 - Composition and Reading
- ENGL 2303 - World Literature
Three hours from:
- ENGL 2301 - English Literature
- ENGL 2302 - American Literature
- Six hours of upper-level electives in English