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.
Requirements
The English major requires 37 English credits beyond ENGL 102. Please note that like all undergraduates at University of Jamestown, English majors and minors must successfully complete both ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with a minimum grade of C-. Neither course counts toward the major or minor. ENGL 102, moreover, is a prerequisite for all 200-level and higher English courses.
English Major with Professional Writing Certificate
English majors can complete this certificate by taking these courses as part of their 37-credit major. Non-majors may complete the certificate by taking these four courses.
Postgraduate Study
Two years of a foreign language are strongly recommended for majors going to graduate school.
Core Courses
English Ed majors must take both ENGL 351 and ENGL 401
ENGL (Writing Elective) must be upper division.
Total Credit Hours: 37
Plan of Study
ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 are general education requirements. All other courses listed are English major requirements. English majors must also take at least one upper-division writing course (ENGL 312, ENGL 314, or ENGL 414) and at least three English elective courses (9 credits). English electives are offered every semester. ENGL 401, which may be taken instead of ENGL 351, is offered fall, even years.
Fall Even Year Start
Freshman Year
Fall
Spring
| ENGL 102 | Argumentative and Analytical Writing | 3 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| ENGL 201 | Introduction to Literary Study and Analysis | 3 |
| ENGL 230 | English Literature to 1785 | 3 |
Spring
Junior Year
Fall
Spring
Senior Year
Fall
Spring
Fall Odd Year Start
Freshman Year
Fall
Spring
| ENGL 102 | Argumentative and Analytical Writing | 3 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
Spring
Junior Year
Fall
| ENGL 201 | Introduction to Literary Study and Analysis | 3 |
| ENGL 230 | English Literature to 1785 | 3 |
Spring
Senior Year
Fall
Spring
Outcomes
The graduate with a degree in English will be able to:
- Write college-level expository and argumentative essays and, as appropriate, creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry.
- Apply basic information literacy methods and techniques as appropriate to expository and argumentative essays, including preparation of formal research papers.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the history of the English language and/or an understanding of its grammatical and rhetorical components.
- Interpret literature at the college level.
- Relate literature to history and culture, including (as appropriate) Christian thought, experience, and values.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the history of literature in English in terms of major periods and authors.
- Demonstrate an understanding of a range of literary and rhetorical genres.