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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English, BA

Program Description

The courses of the English major help students acquire an understanding of literature as a humanistic study; develop an appreciation and practical knowledge of the modes of literary expression, research, and criticism; and improve the ability to communicate effectively and intelligently.

The major offers all students an extensive exploration of American, British, and world literatures, writing and publication studies, literary theory, and related disciplines, including creative writing and film. By teaching students to read closely, think critically, and communicate effectively, the English major prepares students for work in a variety of professional and academic fields.

Double Major in English/Secondary Education-English

The Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Secondary Education - English  prepares students for teaching at the secondary school level and for graduate studies in English.

Note: To receive a double major in English and Secondary Education - English , the student must complete a Request to Change Academic Program form to declare both majors.

Program Requirements

Core Requirements-48 Credits

English Literature Survey Requirement

Six credits selected from:

Literature I (pre-1800) Requirement

Three credits selected from:

Literature II (pre-1900) Requirement

Three credits selected from:

Literature III (post-1900) Requirement

Three credits selected from:

Theory and Cultural Studies Requirement

Six credits selected from:

Shakespeare Requirement

Writing and Publication Studies Requirement

Six credits selected from:

Major Electives

Nine credits selected from 3000- or 4000-level ENGL courses

Senior Seminar Requirement

Fine Arts Requirement

Three credits selected from:

Freshman Year

First Semester

Credit Hours: 16

Second Semester

Credit Hours: 17

Sophomore Year

First Semester

  • 3 Credits
  • Arts and Humanities (Non-Literature) Requirement 3 Credits 5
  • English Literature Survey Requirement 3 Credits 6
  • Modern Language Requirement 3 Credits 1
  • Elective 3 Credits
Credit Hours: 15

Second Semester

Credit Hours: 15

Junior Year

First Semester

  • Global Challenges Requirement 3 Credits 2
  • Major Requirement 9 Credits 8
  • Minor Requirement 3 Credits
Credit Hours: 15

Second Semester

  • Global Challenges Requirement 3 Credits 2
  • Major Requirement 6 Credits 8
  • Minor Requirement 6 Credits
Credit Hours: 15

Senior Year

First Semester

  • Major Requirement 9 Credits 8
  • Minor Requirement 3 Credits
  • Elective 3 Credits
Credit Hours: 15

Second Semester

Credit Hours: 12

Total Credits: 120

Footnotes

1 Students must complete through 2020 in a modern language. See Modern Languages Requirement  at Clemson University statement.

2 See General Education Requirements .

3 See the South Carolina REACH Act Requirement in the Academic Regulations  section.

4 See Social Science General Education Requirements. Must be in a subject other than HIST. One of the following is recommended: ANTH 2010 , ECON 2000 , ECON 2110 , GEOG 1010 , GEOG 1060 , POSC 1010 , POSC 1020 , POSC 1040 , PSYC 2010  or SOC 2010 .

5 See General Education Requirements . Select from courses in philosophy.

6 ENGL 3960 , ENGL 3970 , ENGL 3980  or ENGL 3990  

7 AAH 1010 , ART 2100 , ENGL 3570 , ENGL 4500 , ENGL 4520 , ENGL 4530 , HUM 3010 , HUM 3020 , HUM 3060 , MUSC 2100 , MUSC 3110 , MUSC 4150 , MUSC 4160  or THEA 2100  

8 See major requirements in program description above.

NOTE: A transfer course may not be used to satisfy the General Education Global Challenges Requirement. While a transfer course may fulfill other degree requirements, students must enroll in a Clemson course(s) on the Global Challenges list to fulfill the Global Challenges Requirement.