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Dec 13, 2024
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2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog
English, BA
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University Core Curriculum Requirements
C. Life and Physical Science
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture
G. Government/Political Science
H. Social and Behavioral Science
Language Proficiency
Complete the first four semesters (12 hours) of a foreign language. If the first course is taken in the Core Curriculum Component Area Option, then only three courses will be required for this area. Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture
Complete three hours from the list below. Must have a different prefix than the course selected for the Core Curriculum area labeled D. Language, Philosophy and Culture. English Major
At least one 3000-4000 level literature course must be pre-1800. Survey Literature Course
Three hours from: Linguistics Course
Students pursuing the English Language Arts Teaching Track must take LING 3341. All other students must take three hours from:
World Literature Period Course
Three hours from: British Literature Period Course
Three hours from: American Literature Period Course
Three hours from: Advanced Writing
Three hours from designated 3000- or 4000-level writing courses:
English Tracks
Complete one of three required tracks: Literature (non-teaching), Genre, Media, and Culture (non-teaching) or English Language Arts Teaching Field. Literature Track (non-teaching)
The Literature track is, essentially, the traditional English major, which focuses on literary genres, periods, and themes. Students must take a total of 15 hours from courses listed below. 4000-level Literature Courses
Nine hours from: Genre, Media, and Culture Track (non-teaching)
The Genre, Media, and Culture track offers those students interested in a Cultural Studies model an avenue to explore a more open definition of “text” and how such “texts” construct and question our own world. Students must take a total of 15 hours from courses listed below. Media Courses
Three to nine hours from: Genre and Culture Courses
Three to nine hours from: English Language Arts Teaching Field
The English Language Arts Teaching Field has been specifically designed to best prepare graduates to not only successfully pass certification exams, but to also be successful in the high school classroom. It also requires a Shakespeare course, since high school English teachers can be expected to teach Shakespearean drama. In addition, Teaching Field students take coursework in young adult literature, grammar, and pedagogy. English Language Arts Teaching Field students also take an education sequence [as a minor] in the College of Education that prepares them for state certification. 4000-level Literature Course
Three hours from: Secondary Education Courses
Professional Education Courses
Student Teaching
Six hours of: Minor
With the exception of the English Language Arts Teaching concentration, it is required that students complete an undergraduate academic minor. Minor hours must include at least six advanced hours at SFA.
General Electives
The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree. University Core Curriculum co-requisite lab hours will be applied to this area of the degree. Double-dipping Rule
Double-dipping is using the same course to fulfill two different requirements in a degree plan. Normally, students may not double-dip more than six to seven hours across their degree plan. Anything beyond that must be approved by the dean.
Writing Requirement
All students completing a degree program in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts must meet the standards for writing in the discipline set by their major. Students should see their departmental advisor for those standards.
College Advanced Hours
A minimum of 33 hours of advanced coursework (courses numbered 3000-4999) is required.
Grade Requirements
- A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
- A C average in work completed in the major field
- A C average in work completed in the minor field
The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.
In-Residence Requirement
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.
Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.
Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.
View HOP policy 02-214.
Texas Success Initiative Program
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information catalog page.
Literature Track Degree Map
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree. Fall
Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Requirement 3 hours Social and Behavioral Science Core Requirement 3 hours Language Proficiency 2311 Core Requirement 3 hours Humanities Core Requirement from Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Requirement 3 hours - GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
Fall
Linguistics Course 3 hours Literature Period Course 3 hours Advanced Writing Course 3 hours Minor Course 3 hours Spring
Literature Period Course 3 hours 4000-level Literature Course 3 hours Minor Course 3 hours Advanced Minor Course 3 hours Fall
Literature Period Course 3 hours 4000-level Literature Course 3 hours Advanced Minor Course 3 hours Advanced Minor Course 3 hours Upper-level Elective 3 hours Spring
4000-level Literature Course 3 hours Advance Minor Course 3 hours Elective Course 3 hours Elective Course 3 hours Elective Course 3 hours Genre, Media, and Culture Track Degree Map
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree. Fall
Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Requirement 3 hours Social and Behavioral Science Core Requirement 3 hours Language Proficiency 2311 Core Requirement 3 hours Humanities Core Requirement from Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Requirement 3 hours - GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
Fall
Linguistics Course 3 hours Literature Period Course 3 hours Advanced Writing Course 3 hours Media Course 3 hours Minor Course 3 hours Spring
Literature Period Course 3 hours Genre and Culture Course 3 hours Minor Course 3 hours Advanced Minor Course 3 hours Fall
Literature Period Course 3 hours Media or Genre and Culture Course 3 hours Advanced Minor Course 3 hours Advanced Minor Course 3 hours Elective Course 3 hours Spring
Media or Genre and Culture Course 3 hours Advance Minor Course 3 hours Elective Course 3 hours Elective Course 3 hours Elective Course 3 hours English Language Arts Teaching Field Degree Map
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree. |
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