ENGLISH

COURSES

The courses required for the four English Major concentrations are listed below. The requirements for an English Minor are available in the Tusculum College Catalog.

English Major: Literature Concentration

ENGL 213 British Literature I
ENGL 214 American Literature I
ENGL 223 British Literature II
ENGL 224 American Literature II
ENGL 226 Introduction to Literary Theory and Genres
ENGL 314 19th Century British Literature
ENGL 332 Genres of Shakespeare
ENGL 402 Seminar in Literature & Society
Choose one of the following:
ENGL 120 Intro to Creative Writing
JOUR 118 Intro to Journalism
Choose two of the following:
ENGL 233 Writing in Organizations
ENGL 312 Editing for Publication
ENGL 338 Creative Nonfiction
Choose two of the following:
ENGL 225 World Literature
ENGL 227 Appalachian Literature
ENGL 228 African American Literature
Choose three of the following:
ENGL 300 Women in Literature
ENGL 303 Classical Mythology
ENGL 304 Medieval Literature
ENGL 328 Concepts of Language
ENGL 334 American Modernism
TOTAL: 64 semester hours

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English Major: Creative Writing Concentration

ENGL 114 Journal Production (1 credit, 4 hours required)
ENGL 120 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGL 230 Scriptwriting
ENGL 240 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop
ENGL 312 Editing for Publication
ENGL 320 Advanced Poetry Workshop
ENGL 321 Advanced Fiction Workshop
ENGL 338 Creative Nonfiction
ENGL 420 Senior Seminar in Creative Writing
Choose two of the following:
ENGL 233 Writing in Organizations
JOUR 118 Introduction to Journalism
JOUR 218 Specialized Journalism
Choose two of the following:
ENGL 223 British Literature II
ENGL 224 American Literature II
ENGL 225 World Literature
ENGL 226 Introduction to Literary Theory and Genres
ENGL 227 Appalachian Literature
ENGL 228 African American Literature
Choose two of the following:
ENGL 300 Women in Literature
ENGL 303 Classical Mythology
ENGL 328 Concepts of Language
ENGL 330 American Modernism
ENGL 332 Genres in Shakespeare
TOTAL: 60 semester hours

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English Major: Journalism and Professional Writing Concentration

ENGL 233 Writing in Organizations
ENGL 312 Editing for Publication
ENGL 338 Creative Nonfiction
ENGL 449 Senior Seminar in Professional Writing
JOUR 113 Newspaper Production
(A total of 4 production hours required for graduation)
JOUR 118 Introduction to Journalism
JOUR 218 Specialized Journalism
JOUR 452 Internship in Writing & Editing
MASS 221 Introduction to Mass Media
MASS 303 Media and Society
Choose two of the following:
VISA 111 Basic Design I
VISA 217 Graphic Design I
VISA 237 Web Design
VISA 319 Publication Design
Choose one of the following:
MASS 215 Basic Photography
MASS 311 Photojournalism
MASS 315 Creative Photography
Choose one of the following:
ENGL 225 World Literature
ENGL 228 African American Literature
ENGL 227 Appalachian Literature
Choose one of the following:
ENGL 120 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGL 230 Scriptwriting
TOTAL: 60 semester hours

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Teacher Licensure in English

The following program leads to licensure for teaching English in grades 7-12 and is comprised of 145 semester hours, as follows:

Major 48
Professional Education 36
General Education 61

Major Curriculum

EDUC 419 Content Area Reading
ENGL 213 British Literature I
ENGL 223 British Literature II
ENGL 224 American Literature II
ENGL 226 Introduction to Literary Theory and Genres
ENGL 402 Seminar in Literature and Society
ENGL 325 Adolescent Literature
ENGL 328 Concepts of Language
ENGL 332 Genres of Shakespeare
SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I
SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II
Choose one of the following:
ENGL 120 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGL 240 Intermediate Creative Writing
JOUR 118 Introduction to Journalism

Professional Education Curriculum

EDUC 200 History, Philosophy and Principles of Education
EDUC 320 Classroom Discipline and Management
HGLN 337 Assessment and Evaluation
EDUC 342 Learning Environments K-12
EDUC 452 Student Teaching Seminar
EDUC 456 Enhanced Student Teaching (9-12)
EDUC 458 Enhanced Student Teaching (7-8)
SPED 101 Survey of the Regular and Special Populations Within the School Environment

General Education Curriculum

*CISC 100 Computer as a Tool
CISC 216 Computer as a Classroom Support System
CMNS 330 The Hebrew and Christian Traditions
CMNS 380 The Political Traditions of the West
**ENGL 100 Introduction to College Writing
ENGL 110 Composition and Rhetoric
ENGL 111 Composition, Rhetoric and Research
EVSC 111 Environmental Science
HIST 101 or 102 The West and the World I or II
ENGL 214 American Literature I
OREN 105 Tusculum Experience
**MATH 101 Basic Mathematics
MATH 102 College Algebra
PHED 201 Foundations of Physical Fitness and Wellness
PSYC 101 Essentials of Psychology
PSYC 200 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 305 Educational Psychology
ENGL 225 World Literature
Choose one of the following courses:
MUSC 101 Introduction to Western Music
THEA 104 Introduction to Theatre
VISA 110 Introduction to Art
VISA 204 Ancient through Renaissance Art
VISA 208 Baroque through Modern Art
*Test out opportunity available.
**Not required if ACT/SAT scores merit exemption.
TOTAL: 145 semester hours

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