English, Literature and Language Track, B.A.

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To fulfill major requirements, students must have at least a 2.00 grade point average for all English courses used to satisfy the major requirements.

A major consists of at least nine courses and must include two foundation courses:

four credits of writing instruction:

one course focused on Early Traditions:

one course exploring Cultural and Global Studies:

one course using Theory and Practice:

and, at least twelve more credits in any ENG course except:

ENG-503 Individualized Internship
ENG-111 may contribute only once to the major.

one credit of vocational and professional preparation over the final four semesters:

ENG-399 Upper Level Pathways

Students planning to teach English in secondary schools must complete a major in the field to obtain a teacher certificate.

These students must also successfully complete:

Teacher Certification

Students interested in teaching English in secondary schools may take advantage of our teacher certification program at the undergraduate level or pursue certification through Furman’s Master of Arts in Teaching. Consult with the Education Department (https://www.furman.edu/academics/education) to learn about the programs of teacher education.

Course Options for First-Year Students

If you are interested in exploring classes within this department, here are some possibilities to consider.

Entry Level Courses (with associated GER)

ENG-111 Texts and Meaning TA - Textual Analysis
ENG-150 Interpretive Strategies (for advanced students) TA - Textual Analysis