English | Bachelor of Arts: English (Literature)
The Literature concentration combines coursework in American, English, and comparative literature. You'll learn to think critically and communicate with clarity while enlarging your experience of being in the world.
Our literary and arts journal Lines from the Middle of Nowhere gives you the chance to participate in all stages of the publishing process. You'll also have opportunities to attend conferences and exchange ideas with students across the country.
Program Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34 | |
| Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement | 10 | |
| Required Courses | 27 | |
| Directed Electives | 15 | |
| Open Electives 1 | 34 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper-level hours. The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed. This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed. Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper-level hours.
Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.
Program Requirements
General Education
All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education.
Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement. Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the university elective category. This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree. Transfer students and students majoring in programs with approved exceptions are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34-35 | |
BA Language Requirement
All FHSU students pursuing a BA degree are required to take two consecutive non-English language classes. Students taking beginning Spanish or French classes may be able to apply the first class to the Arts and Humanities area of the general education requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement | 10 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| English Core Courses | ||
| ENG 126 | Introduction to Literature GE | 3 |
| ENG 251 | Survey of American Literature I (Fall) | 3 |
| ENG 252 | Survey of American Literature II (Spring) | 3 |
| ENG 261 | Survey of British Literature I (Spring) | 3 |
| ENG 262 | Survey of British Literature II (Fall) | 3 |
| ENG 307 | Introduction to Literary Analysis and Theory (Spring) | 3 |
| ENG 446 | Advanced Composition (Spring) | 3 |
| ENG 482 | English Grammar | 3 |
| ENG 683 | History of the English Language | 3 |
| ENG 099 | Senior English Portfolio | 0 |
| Directed Electives | ||
| Literature Concentration Requirements | ||
| Select 15 credit hours (9 must be at 600 level): | 15 | |
| World Literature and the Human Experience | ||
| Ideal Societies in Fiction | ||
| Literature Matters (may take twice) | ||
| Young Adult Literature | ||
| Topics in Literature | ||
| Theories of Literature | ||
| Literature, Sustainability and the Natural World | ||
| Early British Novels | ||
| Studies in American Literary Periods | ||
| Studies in American Literary Genres | ||
| Major American Authors | ||
| Regional Literature of the United States | ||
| Studies in British Literary Periods | ||
| Studies in British Literary Genres | ||
| Major British Authors | ||
| Literature in Translation | ||
| Theme Studies in Literature | ||
| Studies in World Literature | ||
| Studies in Folklore and Mythology | ||
| Comparative Studies in Literature | ||
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement | ||
| Two consecutive semesters of a non-English Language | ||
| All bachelor degrees require: | ||
| GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set) | ||
| A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A | ||
| Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated) | ||
| A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit | ||
| A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit | ||
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I (SGE010 - English Discipline Area) | 3 |
| COMM 100 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (SGE020 - Communication Discipline Area) | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| SGE030 - Math Statistics Discipline Area | 3 | |
| Beginning Language Course 1 (Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement) | 5 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition II (SGE010 - English Discipline Area) | 3 |
| SGE040 - Natural Physical Science Discipline Area | 4 | |
| SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area | 3 | |
| Beginning Language Course 2 (Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement) | 5 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area | 3 | |
| SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area | 3 | |
| PHIL 100 | Critical Thinking (SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Critical Thinking) | 3 |
| SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Personal and Professional Development | 3 | |
| ENG 126 | Introduction to Literature (SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area) | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 261 | Survey of British Literature I | 3 |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENG 446 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| ENG 482 | English Grammar | 3 |
| ENG 251 | Survey of American Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 262 | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 252 | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 307 | Introduction to Literary Analysis and Theory | 3 |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 099 | Senior English Portfolio | 0 |
| ENG 683 | History of the English Language | 3 |
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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