Overview
Mission Statement
The English and Theatre Arts Department provides undergraduate education in the discipline of English and theatre, which includes studies in the language itself, in literature that expresses the accumulated resources of human thought and experience, and in the effective use of language in written and oral expression. English and theatre are presented chiefly as an area of knowledge important to the liberal arts tradition but also as preparation for post-graduate or professional study and as preparation for a career immediately following graduation.
The department maintains that the understanding and appreciation of the art of theatre can best be taught by participation. Students from all majors may participate in theatre classes and University productions.
A grade of C- or above must be earned in all courses that are required in a major or a minor.
Requirements
The English major requires 37 English credits beyond English 102. Please note that like all undergraduates at University of Jamestown, English majors and minors must successfully complete both English 101 and 102 with a minimum grade of C-. Neither course counts toward the major or minor. English 102, moreover, is a prerequisite for all 200-level and higher English courses.
Core Courses
ENGL 351 and ENGL 401: English Ed majors must take both.
ENGL (Writing Elective): Must be upper division.
Total Credit Hours: 37
Writing Concentration
Students may elect to complete a writing concentration within the English major. These students must meet the requirements stated above but include within the 37-credit major at least three upper-division writing courses.
Postgraduate Study
Two years of a foreign language are strongly recommended for majors going to graduate school.