English Language and Literature

Degree offered: Bachelor of Arts

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.

• English Literature & Language Course Descriptions

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Requirements for a B.A. in English Literature & Language

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
Select one of the following:	4*
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
Select one of the following:	4*
ENG 460 The Age of Chaucer (4)		ENG 101-102 or 110-111
ENG 463 The Age of Shakespeare (4)		ENG 101-102 or 110-111
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
Total Credits Required	40
*used to calculate the Major GPA

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Requirements for a Minor in English

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
Total Credits Required	20

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Requirements for a Minor in Professional Writing

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
Select one course from the following:	4
PRS 205 News Writing (4)
PRS 329 Public Relations Writing (4)
Total Credits Required	20