Academic Catalog

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

General Education34
Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement10
Required Courses27
Directed Electives15
Open Electives 134
Total Hours120
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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 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.  

General Education34-35

 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.  

Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement10
Required Courses
English Core Courses
ENG 126Introduction to Literature GE3
ENG 251Survey of American Literature I (Fall)3
ENG 252Survey of American Literature II (Spring)3
ENG 261Survey of British Literature I (Spring)3
ENG 262Survey of British Literature II (Fall)3
ENG 307Introduction to Literary Analysis and Theory (Spring)3
ENG 446Advanced Composition (Spring)3
ENG 482English Grammar3
ENG 683History of the English Language3
ENG 099Senior English Portfolio0
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

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
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
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
 Hours15
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
 Hours15
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
 Hours15
Spring
ENG 261 Survey of British Literature I 3
Open Electives 3
Open Electives 3
Open Electives 3
Open Electives 3
 Hours15
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
 Hours15
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
 Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
Directed Electives 3
Directed Electives 3
Directed Electives 3
Open Electives 3
Open Electives 3
 Hours15
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
 Hours15
 Total Hours120

Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.

To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.

The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.