芝加哥洛約拉大學

The undergraduate major program equips students with the skills and concepts that make the English major an asset in the modern world. In addition to literary analysis in both traditional and contemporary forms, the major helps students explore historical and cultural developments and invites them into the worlds of textual studies and digital humanities. All courses at all levels of the program encourage students to become clear and effective writers.

The traditional strengths of the Department include a strong writing program; both survey and specialized courses ranging from Old English to contemporary writing; and a vital and growing creative writing concentration. Required courses in literary theory and multiculturalism ensure that the all majors become aware of the most recent developments in our discipline. In addition to required courses, the major includes five electives. Students are encouraged to use those electives to focus on such areas as world literature in English and cultural studies. Students may also take courses in advanced writing or creative writing and pursue internship opportunities.

Twelve courses (36 hours), of which no more than four courses (12 hours) may be taken at the 200-level (ENGL 270 and above) and of which at least one must be among those designated by the department as "multicultural." Only courses ranked as English 270 or higher will count toward the major. The Advanced Seminar is considered the capstone of the major. These courses must also meet the following criteria:

Literary Theory (to be fulfilled by English 354, though some substitutions may be possible with written permission)

Shakespeare (to be fulfilled by English 326; note that English 274 will not fulfill this requirement for English majors)

Capstone: Advanced Seminar (English 390, which is open to students with junior or senior standing; students may take an additional 390 if they wish)

Three courses in literature in English before 1900, including:

• At least one course prior to 1700 to be selected from English 297, 304, 320, 321, 322, 323, 325, 327, 328, 329 and 365
• At least one course after 1700 to be selected from English 298, 305, 330, 333, 335, 338, 340, 343, 375, 376 and 380
• One course in literature in English since 1900, to be selected from English 278, 344, 345, 348, 349, 351, 361, 367, 371, 377, 385 and 388