English Language and Literature
The English major offers students the opportunity to read and write about great works of literature from diverse historical periods and cultures. Through a wide variety of writing assignments, oral presentations, group projects, creative reflections, and technological innovations, students develop skills that will prepare them for lifelong learning and a number of professions. Ohio Dominican's majors have established successful careers in many areas such as business, publishing, teaching, law, and the arts.
| Courses |
Credits |
Prerequisites/Corerequisites
See course descriptions |
| ENG 215a Survey of British Literature I |
4* |
ENG 101-102 or 110-111 |
| ENG 215b Survey of British Literature II |
4* |
ENG 101-102 or 110-111 |
| ENG 216 Survey of American Literature |
4* |
ENG 101-102 or 110-111 |
| ENG 330 Major Authors |
4* |
ENG 101-102 or 110-111 |
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| Select one of the following: |
4* |
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| ENG 357 World Literature in English (4) |
| ENG 101-102 or 110-111 |
| ENG 342 Intro to African Literature (4) |
| ENG 101-102 or 110-111 |
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| Select one of the following: |
4* |
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| ENG 460 The Age of Chaucer (4) |
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ENG 101-102 or 110-111 |
| ENG 463 The Age of Shakespeare (4) |
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ENG 101-102 or 110-111 |
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| ENG 498 Senior Seminar |
4* |
ENG 101-102 or 110-111 |
| ENG electives (3 courses at the 300
and 400 level excluding ENG 357, 460, 463, 498) |
12* |
See course descriptions |
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| Total Credits Required |
40 |
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| *used to calculate the Major GPA
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| Courses |
Credits |
Prerequisites/Corerequisites
See course descriptions |
| ENG electives (20 semester credits of which at least 12 credits must be at the 300 and 400 level) |
20 |
See course descriptions |
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| Total Credits Required |
20 |
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| Courses |
Credits |
Prerequisites/Corerequisites
See course descriptions |
| ENG 220 Professional Writing |
4 |
ENG 101-102 or 110-111 |
| ENG 222 Creative Writing |
4 |
ENG 101-102 or 110-111 |
| ENG 326 Advanced Critical Writing |
4 |
ENG 101-102 or 110-111 |
| ENG elective at 300-400 level beyond
GDR |
4 |
See course descriptions |
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| Select one course from the following: |
4 |
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| PRS 205 News Writing (4) |
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| PRS 329 Public Relations Writing (4) |
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| Total Credits Required |
20 |
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