Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in English
College: Arts & Sciences
Department: English
Contact: Dr. Anouar Majid, Department Chair amajid@une.edu
Mission Statement
Through its avant-garde approach, interdisciplinary course offerings, innovative theoretical models, and accomplished instructors, the English major exposes students to a wide and diverse body of knowledge and provides them with the tools to think, analyze, and write with confidence.
Major Program Description
The Department of English introduces students to significant global literary works and trains them in the careful analysis of texts, ranging from traditional novels to film and emerging electronic communication. The English major doesn't limit itself to works originally written in English language but, relying on the art of translation, crosses national and language boundaries to include the entire global literary and textual experience. Through a variety of theoretical approaches, students will learn how to analyze the heavily textualized world around them and prepare themselves for numerous occupations in their professional careers.
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Credits | ||
| University Core Requirements | 42-43 | |
| Program Required Courses | ||
| ENG 115 - British Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 116 - British Literature II | 3 | |
| ENG 206 - Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism | 3 | |
| ENG 200 - American Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 201 - American Literature II | 3 | |
| ENG 329 - Topics in World Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 405 - Topics in Postcolonial Literature | 3 | |
| Major Concentration Courses/English Electives | 15 | |
| Program Minimum Required Total Credits | 36 | |
| Elective Courses (as needed to reach 120 credits) | variable | |
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Minimum Total Required Credits |
120 | |
Secondary Education Certification
The department offers English majors the opportunity to select all of the EDU secondary education certification courses (listed below) as their electives in order to become middle school or high school english teachers (grades 7-12). While providing a solid foundation in english, this program includes extensive coursework in education, which, when combined with the secondary teaching internship, will result in State of Maine teacher certification upon completion of the degree program. This program is approved by the State of Maine Board of Education.
| Education Courses |
Credits | |
| EDU 105 - Exploring Teaching | 3 | |
| EDU 133 - American Education | 3 | |
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EDU 202 - Curriculum Theory and Design |
3 | |
| EDU 220 - Exceptionality in the Classroom | 3 | |
| EDU 430 - Educational Assessment and Evaluation | 3 | |
| EDU 436 - Methods of Teaching Secondary English/Lang Arts | 3 | |
| EDU 486 - Secondary Education Practicum | 3 | |
| EDU 492 - Secondary Internship | 15 |
Minor in English
A student with a major in another department may minor in English with the permission of the English Department Chair. Eighteen hours of approved course work is required for the Minor in English.
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2007-2008 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication August 1, 2007.
The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.