Undergraduate
Bachelor's Degree Programs
English
Major in English
The Department of English offers introductory and advanced instruction in the methods and traditions of literary analysis, writing, and language study. Its programs are in five areas: linguistics, literature, writing, creative writing, and film studies.
Through its courses and other activities in linguistics, writing, creative writing, film, and literature, the department works to create and sustain evolving communities of learners interested in the contributions of language to what has been called the examined life—a thoughtful, morally aware, and civically and personally responsible existence. Faculty and students aim for excellence in analyzing, understanding, and communicating about language and its beauties.
The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English (ENG) requires satisfactory completion of the following:
- Completion of general education and distribution requirements as indicated in the School of Liberal Arts section of the IUPUI bulletin that was current when the student declared a major in English.
- Completion of a total of 33 credit hours, with a minimum grade of C in each course.
- Completion of one of the following six concentrations: Creative Writing, Film Studies, Language and Linguistics, Literature, Writing and Literacy, or English Studies.
- 15 hours in English (ENG) at the 300-400 level.
- Any course, unless specified as repeatable for credit, may be used only once to fill requirements within a concentration.
CONCENTRATION IN CREATIVE WRITING
Gateway Course (6 cr.) Choose two:
- ENG-W 206: Introduction to Creative Writing
- ENG-W 207: Introduction to Fiction Writing
- ENG-W 208: Introduction to Poetry Writing
Concentration Core (12 cr.)
Four courses in at least two genres, including at least one at the 400 level. One course may be repeated for credit. Students should take courses in sequence: first the 200-level gateway courses, then 300-level courses followed by 400-level courses. Choose from the following:
- ENG-W 301: Writing Fiction
- ENG-W 302: Screenwriting
- ENG-W 303: Writing Poetry
- ENG-W 305: Writing Creative Nonfiction
- ENG-W 401: Advanced Fiction Writing
- ENG-W 403: Advanced Poetry Writing
- ENG-W 407: Advanced Creative Nonfiction Writing
- ENG-W 411: Directed Writing (only with permission)
English Experience (12 cr.)
Literature (9 cr.): Three courses at the 200-level or above; one at the 300-level or above.
Language, Pedagogy, and Editing (3 cr.) Choose from:
- ENG-W 280: Literary Editing and Publishing
- ENG-W 310: Language and the Study of Writing
- ENG-W 365: Theory and Practice of Editing
- ENG-W 426: Writing Nonfiction: Popular and Professional Publication
- ENG-W 408: Creative Writing for Teachers
- ENG-Z 206: Introduction to Language Use
- ENG-Z 301: History of the English Language
- ENG-Z 302: Understanding Language Structure: Syntax
- ENG-Z 310: Language in Context: Sociolinguistics
Other courses may also satisfy this requirement. Please see your advisor to have your program of study approved.
- Capstone (3 cr.): Scroll to the bottom of page for list of options.
CONCENTRATION IN FILM STUDIES
Gateway Course (3 cr.):
- FILM-C 292: Introduction to Film Studies
Concentration Core (18 cr.)
- FILM-C 391: Film Theory and Aesthetics (3 cr.)
Culture and Film History Courses (6 cr.) Choose two of the following:
- FILM-C 380: French Cinema
- FILM-C 390: The Film and Society: Topics
American Film Decades (Others are taught as variable C390 titles)
- FILM-C 361: Hollywood Studio Era 1930-1949
- FILM-C 362: Hollywood in the 1950's
- FILM-C 393: History of European and American Films I
- FILM-C 394: History of European and American Films II
Genres and Authorship Courses (6 cr.) Choose from the following:
- FILM-C 350: Film Noir
- FILM-C 351: Musicals
- FILM-C 352: Biopics
- FILM-C 392: Genres: Variable Titles (may be repeated once with different topic)
- FILM-C 491: Authorship: Variable Titles (may be repeated once with different topic)
Film, Writing, and Literature Courses (3 cr.) Choose from the following:
- ENG-W 260: Film Criticism
- ENG-W 302: Screenwriting
- FILM-C 493: Film Adaptations of Literature
English Experience (9 cr.)
One 3-credit course each, at the 200 level or above, in linguistics (including ENG W310 Language and Study of Writing), literature, and writing or creative writing (excluding ENG W260 Film Criticism, ENG W302 Screenwriting, ENG W396 Writing Fellows Training Seminar, and ENG E398 Internship in English).
- Capstone (3 cr.): Scroll to the bottom of page for list of options.
CONCENTRATION IN LINGUISTICS
Gateway Courses (6 cr.)
- ENG-Z 205: Introduction to the English Language
- ENG-Z 206: Introduction to Language Use
Concentration Core (12 cr.) Choose from these courses:
- ENG-Z 301: History of the English Language
- ENG-Z 302: Understanding Language Structure: Syntax
- ENG-Z 303: Understanding Language Meaning: Semantics
- ENG-Z 310: Language in Context: Sociolinguistics
- ENG-Z 432: Second Language Acquisition
- ENG-Z 434: Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language
- ENG-Z 441: Materials Preparation for ESL Instruction
- ENG-W 310: Language and the Study of Writing
- ASL-L 340: Discourse Analysis: English
- ANTH-L 401: Language, Power & Gender
- ANTH-L 300: Language and Culture
English Experience (12 cr.)
In consultation with your advisor, choose four English courses at the 200-level or above, with at least two at the 300- or 400-level. At least three courses must be outside of the language and linguistics concentration and at least one course must be a literature course.
Other courses may also satisfy this requirement. Please see your advisor to have your program of study approved.
- Capstone (3 cr.): Scroll to the bottom of page for list of options.
CONCENTRATION IN LITERATURE
Gateway Course (3 cr.):
- ENG-L 202: Literary Interpretation
Concentration Core (18 cr.)
Critical and Historical Foundations—Britain (6 cr.)
- ENG-L 301: English Literature I
and either:
- ENG-L 302: English Literature II or
- ENG-L 348: Nineteenth-Century British Fiction
Critical and Historical Foundations—US (6 cr.) Choose two:
- ENG-L 351: American Literature I
- ENG-L 352: American Literature II
- ENG-L 354: American Literature III
- (ENG-L 357: Twentieth Century American Poetry or ENG-L 358: Twentieth-Century American Fiction may be substituted for ENG-L 354)
Shakespeare (3 cr.) Choose one:
- ENG-L 220: Introduction to Shakespeare
- ENG-L315: Major Plays of Shakespeare
Diversity (3 cr.) Choose one:
- ENG-L 207: Women and Literature
- ENG-L 364: Native American Literature
- ENG-L 370: Black American Writing
- ENG-L 378: Studies in Women and Literature
- ENG-L 379: American Ethnic and Minority Literature
- ENG-L 382: Fiction of the Non-Western World
- ENG-L 406: Topics in African American Literature
- ENG-L 411: Literature and Society: South African Literature
English Experience (9 cr.)
Language & Linguistics (3 cr.) Choose one:
- ENG-Z 205: Introduction to the English Language
- ENG-Z 206: Introduction to Language Use
- ENG-Z 301: History of the English Language
- ENG-Z 302: Understanding Language Structure: Syntax
- ENG-Z 310: Language in Context: Sociolinguistics
Editing (3 cr.) Choose one:
- ENG-W 280: Literary Editing and Publishing
- ENG-W 365: Theory and Practice of Editing
English Elective (3 cr.): In consultation with your advisor, choose one English course at the 200-level or above from classes outside of Literature.
Other courses may also satisfy this requirement. Please see your advisor to have your program of study approved.
- Capstone (3 cr.): Scroll to the bottom of page for list of options.
CONCENTRATION IN WRITING AND LITERACY
Gateway Course (3 cr.):
- ENG-W 210: Literacy and Public Life
Concentration Core (18 cr.)
Understanding Literacy and Language (6 cr.) Choose two: (At least one must be a W course)
- ENG-W 262: Style and Voice for Writers
- ENG-W 310: Language and the Study of Writing
- ENG-W 366: Written Englishes: Living Cultural Realities
- ENG-W 390: Topics in Writing: Health Literacy
- ENG-W 412: Technology and Literacy
- ENG-Z 204: Rhetorical Issues in Grammar and Usage
- ENG-Z 301: History of the English Language
The Practice of Writing (12 cr.; no more than 6 TCM credits) Choose at least one course from each group:
Group 1: Writing in Context (at least 3 cr.)
- ENG-W 312: Writing Biography
- ENG-W 313: The Art of Fact: Writing Nonfiction Prose
- ENG-W 320: Advanced Writing in the Arts and Sciences
- ENG-W 331: Business & Administrative Writing
- ENG-W 377: Writing for Social Change
- TCM-32000: Written Communication in Science and Industry
- TCM-34000: Correspondence in Business & Industry
- TCM-35000: Visual Communication
- TCM-45000: Research Approaches for Technical and Professional Communication
Group 2: Editing, Teaching, & Publishing (at least 3 cr.)
- ENG-W 280: Literary Editing and Publishing
- ENG-W 315: Writing for the Web
- ENG-W 318: Finding your E-Voice
- ENG-W 365: Theory and Practice of Editing
- ENG-W 390: Topics in Writing and Literacy: Second Language Writing
- ENG-W 400: Issues in Teaching Writing
- ENG-W 426: Writing Nonfiction: Popular and Professional Publication
- ENG-W 496: Writing Tutor Training Seminar
- TCM-42500: Managing Document Quality
English Experience (9 cr.)
- Film Studies or Literature (3 cr.) 200-400 level
- Linguistics (3 cr., or elective if linguistics taken in core) 200-400 level
- English Elective other than Writing and Literacy courses (3 cr.) 200-400 level
Other courses may also satisfy this requirement. Please see your advisor to have your program of study approved.
- Capstone (3 cr.): Scroll to the bottom of page for list of options.
CONCENTRATION IN ENGLISH STUDIES
Gateway Courses (6 cr.) Choose ONE course from TWO of the following areas:
- ENG-L 202: Literary Interpretation
- ENG-Z 205: Introduction to English Language, or Z206 Introduction to Language Use
- ENG-W 206: Introduction to Creative Writing, or ENG-W 207: Introduction to Fiction Writing, or
ENG-W 208: Introduction to Poetry Writing - ENG-W 210: Literacy and Public Life
- FILM-C 292: Introduction to Film
English Studies Core (24 cr.)
In consultation with an English faculty mentor, choose 24 credits of English department classes at the 200-level or above, including:
- at least three credit hours in at least four of the five different areas of English: creative writing, film studies, language & linguistics, literature, writing & literacy
- UPPER LEVEL COURSES: at least 15 credit hours at the 300-level or above
- Capstone (3 cr.): Scroll to the bottom of page for list of options.
Concentration Core (18 cr.)
ENGLISH CAPSTONE COURSE OPTIONS (3 cr.): Choose From-
- ENG-E 398: Internships in English
- ENG-E 450: Capstone Seminar
- ENG-W 426: Writing Nonfiction: Popular and Professional Publication
- ENG-W 496: Writing Tutor Training Seminar
- ENG-L 440: Senior Seminar in English and American Literature
- ENG-L 433: Conversations with Shakespeare
- Concentration in Linguistics may also use ENG-Z 405: Topics in the Study of Language as a capstone option (recommended).
- Concentration in Literature and Drama-ENG-L 440 and ENG-L 433 (recommended).
- Concentration in Writing and Literacy-ENG-E 398, ENG-E 450, and ENG-W 426 (recommended options).
CAPSTONE SHOULD BE TAKEN IN SENIOR YEAR
