Lower Division Requirements - 12 units

In addition to the courses below, students seeking the Bachelor of Arts in English must have fulfilled the lower division writing requirement (at CI, ENGL 103   or ENGL 105  ).

The 12 units of lower division literature courses have been designed as an introduction to diverse perspectives in the field of English that frame literary texts, structure, and relationships in different ways.

Students select a total of 12 units of lower division coursework with a minimum of 3 units in each subcategory.

• Framed by Literary Traditions (select 3-6 units)

• ENGL 120 - American Literature I Units: 3
• ENGL 220 - American Literature II Units: 3
• ENGL 250 - British and European Literature Units: 3

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• Framed by Genre (select 3-6 units, repeatable by topic)

• ENGL 240 - Literary Genres In Translation Units: 3

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• Framed by Theme or Concept (3 units)

• ENGL 210 - Themes and Theories in World Literature Units: 3

Upper Division Requirements - 24 units

The upper division English core is designed to provide students with a broad background in literature, solid foundations in theory and criticism, and experience in writing to learn.

• ENGL 315 - Introduction to Language, Structure and Linguistics Units: 3
• ENGL 330 - Interdisciplinary Writing Units: 3
• ENGL 349 - Perspectives on Multicultural Literature Units: 3
• ENGL 360 - Literary Theory Units: 3
• ENGL 410 - Shakespeare’s Plays (Cross-listed as PATH 410) Units: 3
• ENGL 499 - Capstone Project/Senior Seminar Units: 3

Option in English Education - 16 units

The English Education Option gives English majors an opportunity to gain the coursework and experience necessary to pursue a teaching credential in English at the secondary level. This program is designed to substitute for the state subject examination and includes a portfolio requirement in lieu of the examination. The 12 units of electives that are required for the English BA are incorporated into this option and there is no need for an additional 12 units. Annual consultation with the Faculty Advisor for English Education is required for students in this option.

• COURSES IN THE ENGLISH EDUCATION OPTION INCLUDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING, PLUS PORTFOLIO:

• ENGL 474 - Approaches to English Grammar Units: 3
• ENGL 475 - Language In Social Context (Cross-listed as EDUC 475) Units: 3
• ENGL 477 - Young Adult Literature Units: 3
• ENGL 478 - Writing as Reflective Practice Units: 3
• ENGL 479 - Field Experience in English Education Units: 1
• COMM 345 - Media Literacy and Youth Culture (Cross-listed as EDUC 345) Units: 3

Additional General Education and other Graduation Requirements - 68 units

To graduate, students must complete 120 units minimum (40 units must be upper division) including all General Education  (GE) and Graduation Requirements .  The following areas must be included:

• Additional lower division A-E GE requirements not met within major
• Nine units of Upper Division Interdisciplinary GE (UDIGE) courses, numbered 330-349 or 430-449. Six units may be within major, three units must be outside major (C or better grades)
• Multicultural Requirement (C or better grade)
• Language Requirement (C or better grade)
• American Institutions Requirement
• Free electives as needed to meet minimum units for graduation