Program: English, B.A. - Furman University

2014-2015 Academic Catalog

Apr 07, 2025

A major consists of at least ten courses and must include:

One course focused from Early Traditions:

One course from Kinds of Literature:

One course from Literature and Global Society:

One course from Writers and their Worlds:

One course from Theory in Practice:

Four credits of writing instruction:

At least eight more credits in any other ENG courses except

ENG-503 Individualized Internship

Additional Information:

All requests for exceptions to major requirements must be approved by the department.

The department recommends that ENG-150 be completed as early as possible in the major. The successful completion of ENG-111 may contribute only once to requirements for the major. Courses with an ENG-prefix completed during the May Experience or independent studies appropriate to the discipline may also contribute to the major.

Every English course includes instruction and practice in composition.

Students who plan to pursue a career in teaching must also complete

EDU-111 Perspectives on American Education
EDU-120 Human Growth and Development
EDU-221 Education of Students with Exceptionalities
EDU-350 Curriculum and Methods of Teaching in Grades 9-12
EDU-451 Literature for Young Adults
EDU-452 Teaching English in Grades 9-12
EDU-460 Critical Issues in Secondary Education
EDU-472 Practicum: Secondary Teaching
EDEP-670 in addition to prescribed experiences in the major.

The requirements for certification (teaching internship)

The requirements for certification (teaching internship) will be completed on a post-baccalaureate, graduate credit basis, with the student becoming eligible for certification at the end of fall term following graduation. Refer to the Education section of this catalog for specific requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program and other pertinent information.

Graduate study in English

Students who intend to pursue graduate study in English should complete more courses than are required for the major and should consult with their advisors about their overall programs.

Special opportunities for experience in journalism

Special opportunities for experience in journalism are available through work on the staffs of the student literary magazine, newspaper, and yearbook.