English, 6-12 Teacher Licensure (ENGLI.BAT)

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English with teacher certification prepares students to teach English at the middle and high school levels. In addition to courses in the English major, students complete the professional education sequence, including a semester of student teaching at the secondary level.

Degree Checklist

For a check list of all the courses required for this degree program and a suggested four-year sequence of study, please click on the link below.

General Education Requirements - Total Hours: 53 - 59

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ENGL 221 - Western Literature: Ancient to Renaissance Credit Hours: 3

Selected literary masterpieces from ancient, medieval, and Renaissance world literature studied in relation to cultural context.

Prerequisites

ENGL-110
ENGL 222 - Western Literature: Enlightenment to Postmodern Credit Hours: 3

Selected literary masterpieces of the Enlightenment, nineteenth century, and twentieth century studied in relation to cultural context. 

Prerequisites

ENGL-110 

Religion Requirements - Total Hours: 12

Three hours of the 16-hour religion requirement are fulfilled through the following course.

ENGL 495 - English in Christian Perspective (W) Credit Hours: 3

Through readings, oral discussion, a journal and a paper, English majors are assisted in the integration of the various facets of the major in relation to fundamental disciplinary concepts and overarching philosophical, theological and ethical concepts, guided by Christian perceptions of truth.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300, plus the 12-hour core religion requirement. Preference will be given to second-semester juniors and seniors.

Specialty Area Requirements

(6 hours)

ENGL 308 - Composition Theory (W) Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to the field of composition studies. It provides a historical overview of approaches to understanding and teaching writing, and it emphasizes the prominent current theories about writing's composition, reception, and function within contemporary culture. Students will work both to understand their own writing processes more fully and to learn theoretically-informed strategies for teaching or tutoring other writers.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300 or EDMG-315
ENGL 315 - Young Adult Literature Credit Hours: 3

A survey of young adult literature in a variety of media and genres with emphasis on the use of literature in the junior and senior high school classrooms. Required for teacher licensure in English. This course does not fulfill the core literature requirement.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300 or EDMG-315

English Core

ENGL 300 - Theories of Reading and Writing (W) Credit Hours: 3

ENGL-300 is designed to acquaint English majors with significant issues within the discipline including critical approaches to reading, writing, teaching, and research. The course introduces literary theory in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries with a brief overview of the history of criticism. Students will apply critical theories to a number of literary texts.

Prerequisites

ENGL-110
ENGL 302 - The English Language Credit Hours: 3

This course is intended to give the student an in-depth look at the structure of the English language, focusing on traditional and alternative theories of grammar and principles of linguistics with applications for second-language acquisition.

Prerequisites

ENGL-110
ENGL 495 - English in Christian Perspective (W) Credit Hours: 3

Through readings, oral discussion, a journal and a paper, English majors are assisted in the integration of the various facets of the major in relation to fundamental disciplinary concepts and overarching philosophical, theological and ethical concepts, guided by Christian perceptions of truth.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300, plus the 12-hour core religion requirement. Preference will be given to second-semester juniors and seniors.

Literature Surveys (12 hrs)

ENGL 311 - Foundations of Literature in English Credit Hours: 3

This course offers students an opportunity to study the great authors of British literature from the 8th to the 18th century. It provides in depth study of masterworks that have influenced later literature written in English due to the writers' linguistic contribution and artistic stature in the language.

Prerequisites

ENGL-110
ENGL 312 - British Literature: 1798 to the Present Credit Hours: 3

A survey of English literature from the Romantic Movement to the present.

Prerequisites

ENGL-110
ENGL 313 - United States Literature I: Colonial Period to 1865 Credit Hours: 3

A survey of American literature from the founding of the colonies to the Civil War.

Prerequisites

ENGL-110
ENGL 314 - United States Literature II: 1865 to the Present Credit Hours: 3

A survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present.

Prerequisites

ENGL-110

Literature in Cultural Context

Choose one of the following:

ENGL 320 - Women Writers Credit Hours: 3

Selected literary masterpieces by women of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries, studied in relation to their cultural context.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300 or permission of instructor
ENGL 321 - Appalachian Studies Credit Hours: 3

This course will provide an overview of Appalachian literature and culture, emphasizing the way in which the history of the region has impacted its art, music, and literature.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300 or permission of instructor
ENGL 322 - Contemporary Latin American Writers Credit Hours: 3

A study of Latin American cultures through reading, in translation, fiction and poetry written by contemporary Latin American writers.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300 or permission of instructor
ENGL 323 - Southern Literature Credit Hours: 3

A chronological survey of the literature of the American South.  This course examines Southern American fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama in its cultural context from colonial times to the present.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300 or permission of instructor
ENGL 324 - African-American Studies Credit Hours: 3

This course addresses African American literature in the context of history, and culture, with an emphasis on African American contributions to U. S. culture, the struggle for freedom prior to the Civil War, and the press for full enjoyment of civil rights, an ongoing process.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300 or permission of instructor
ENGL 325 - Survey of East Asian Literature Credit Hours: 3

A survey of Chinese, Korean, and Japanese literature, using English translations of representative works. 

Prerequisites

ENGL 300 or permission of instructor
ENGL 326 - Multi-Ethnic U.S. Literature Credit Hours: 3

A study of fiction and poetry written by contemporary Latina/o, Native American, African American, and Asian American writers. Particular attention will be given to the social and cultural contexts of these writers.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300 or permission of instructor

ADVANCED LITERATURE SEMINAR

Choose two of the following:

ENGL 410 - Contemporary Literature (W) Credit Hours: 3

Contemporary Literature introduces students to major authors, movements and philosophies that shaped literary art during the last decades of the 20th century (post-1960). The course explores significant works of postmodern fiction, poetry or drama, giving special attention to how Christian faith can and should interact with this literature.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300 and one additional 300-level course in the major
ENGL 431 - The American Novel (W) Credit Hours: 3

The reading and in-class analysis of representative American novels with some attention to related literary history and with a written analysis of one additional novel by each student.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300
ENGL 432 - The British Novel (W) Credit Hours: 3

The reading and in-class analysis of representative British novels with some attention to literary history and with a written analysis of some aspect of one of the novels.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300
ENGL 433 - Twentieth Century American Drama (W) Credit Hours: 3

 This course is a survey of American dramatic literature from the twentieth century. These dramas will be examined in various contexts, including literary movements and critical theory, as well as biographically and historically.  

Prerequisites

ENGL-300
ENGL 434 - U.S. Poetry:The New England Tradition (W) Credit Hours: 3

The reading and in-class analysis of representative U. S. poetry with some attention to literary history and a written analysis of a poem by students. This course is offered as part of the American Ethnic Studies: New England Studies trip.

Prerequisites

ENGL 110
ENGL 442 - Early Modern British Satire and Comedy Credit Hours: 3

A study of Restoration and eighteenth century British poetry and prose, with special attention to Dryden, Pope, Swift and Johnson.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300
ENGL 443 - English Romantic Period Credit Hours: 3

A study of the Romantic Movement with emphasis on the poetry of Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley and Keats, and on the essays of Lamb, Hazlitt, De Quincey and Landor. Some attention will be given to the critical writing and letters of the period.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300
ENGL 444 - Victorian Literature Credit Hours: 3

A study of the literature of Victorian Britain including representative authors of poetry, prose and fiction. The poetry of Tennyson, Browning, and Arnold will be emphasized.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300
ENGL 448 - Modern Literature Credit Hours: 3

Selection and examination of representative authors who wrote between 1850 and World War II.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300
ENGL 450 - Shakespeare Credit Hours: 3

A study of Shakespeare’s histories, comedies, tragedies, and poetry.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300 and 311
ENGL 451 - Chaucer Credit Hours: 3

Reading of Chaucer's major works in Middle English, with brief consideration of other works in the Chaucer canon and attention to medieval English language and custom.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300 and 311
ENGL 452 - Milton Credit Hours: 3

A study of John Milton’s poetry, with major emphasis on Paradise Lost, and a brief survey of his prose.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300 and 311
ENGL 453 - T.S. Eliot's Works Credit Hours: 3

A comprehensive study of selected Eliot works in the major genres of poetry, drama, and critical essay and his immense influence on Anglo-American (even worldwide) literature in the first half of the twentieth century.

Prerequisites

ENGL-300
ENGL 481 - History of the English Language Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to the historical development of the English language from its Indo-European background through Old, Middle and Modern English.

Secondary Professional Education Requirements

EDUC 199 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Seminar Credit Hours: 1

A course consisting of 20 clock hours of laboratory assignments in the public schools and a 50-minute seminar each week for the entire semester. The course is designed to provide a general survey of the education profession. Required for teacher education majors except music.
EDUC 299 - Teaching Diverse Learners Credit Hours: 2

This course is designed to introduce students to the wide range of diversity that exists in today's general school population. Candidates will explore physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development, individual learning styles, and prior learning as well as language, culture, family and community values and how they influence student learning. Differentiated instructional approaches to learning and performance will be studied while focusing on planning for instruction that addresses the strengths and needs of diverse learners. A Service Learning Component is required.

Prerequisites

EDUC-199
EDUC 315 - Historical, Philosophical, and Sociological Foundations of American Education Credit Hours: 3

A course designed to provide an understanding of the significance of the influence of historical, philosophical and sociological factors and trends in school administration, materials and methods of instruction and the needs of the pupil and society.  

Prerequisites

EDUC-199 or MUED-225
PSYC 312 - Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3

A study of the psychological foundations for learning and the procedures by which learning is accomplished. Also covered is an evaluation of teaching methods and learning tools.
SPED 316 - Exceptional Child Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to special education including historical foundations, special education law and current practice. The course will introduce all current information pertinent to those who will work with students with disabilities especially those students included in the general education classroom. Issues and trends that address techniques, strategies and procedures for working with students with disabilities will be emphasized. A summary of each category of disability will be offered as well as suggestions for accessing school and community resources.

Prerequisites

None
SCED 340 - Principles of Classroom Instruction - Secondary Credit Hours: 2

A course designed to introduce candidates to the knowledge of methods, skills and strategies they will need as they become effective teachers in secondary level classrooms. The course unites theory and practices by using the instructional methods of classroom discussion, presentations, and analysis of case studies.

Prerequisites

Admission to the Teacher Education Program
SCED 413 & 413L - The Teaching of English, Grades 6-12, with Methods Lab Credit Hours: 2

The organization and use of appropriate materials, methods and techniques as related to the teaching of English language arts in the middle and high school classroom.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program, and SCED-340.
EDUC 496 - Student Teaching I Credit Hours: 5

Upon completion of all education courses, students will complete student teaching practicums for a total of 15 weeks in the public schools under the guidance of public school teachers and a university supervisor(s). The student will be assigned to at least two different classrooms, which may be at different schools. Students must enroll in EDUC-496, EDUC-497, and EDUC-498 for a total of 12 hours. This will constitute the maximum load for the student teaching semester. No other classes may be taken during the student teaching semester.

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education Program, admission to Student Teaching, pass all required Praxis II exams, and completion of required methods courses
EDUC 497 - Student Teaching II Credit Hours: 5

Upon completion of all education courses, students will complete student teaching practicums for a total of 15 weeks in the public schools under the guidance of public school teachers and a university supervisor(s). The student will be assigned to at least two different classrooms, which may be at different schools. Students must enroll in EDUC-496, EDUC-498, and EDUC-498 for a total of 12 hours. This will constitute the maximum load for the student teaching semester. No other classes may be taken during the student teaching semester.

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education Program, admission to Student Teaching, pass all required Praxis II exams, and completion of required methods courses.
EDUC 498 - Student Teaching Seminar Credit Hours: 2

A seminar designed to be taken by all student teachers during their enhanced student teaching semester. The purpose is to help bridge the gap between coursework and enhanced student teaching. Discussion of a variety of topics related to instructional management and interaction is the focus of the seminar.

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education Program, admission to Student Teaching, pass all required Praxis II exams, and completion of all methods courses