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Bachelor of Arts in English

Mission Statement

The mission of the English department is to provide students with the necessary tools to express their thoughts in writing and speaking in such a way as to benefit them in their subsequent classes in all fields, in their jobs and careers, and for their personal enrichment. 

 

This mission has links to all three of NSC’s core outcomes; communication and critical thinking consist of two of the three outcomes for the English major, and effective citizenship is related to the ability to use language to forge and maintain relationships with students, professors, employers, and other important people in a student’s life.  Standards are maintained through the faculty’s rigorous evaluation of written work, such as essays and research papers, and through exams and papers that reflect the students’ achievement in understanding the content of the courses.

 

Learning Outcomes

 

Critical Thinking

  1. Observing and analyzing data
  2. Understanding the difference between opinions and facts
  3. Drawing reasonable inferences from observations 
  4. Thinking independently and tolerating ambiguity 

Communication

  1. Written and spoken communication
  2. Information gathering
  3. Formulating a thesis
  4. Adjusting the message to a specific audience
  5. Organization
  6. Correct grammar and punctuation
  7. Integration and documentation of outside sources 

  • Content Mastery

    1. Historical and cultural context
    2. Biographical information about the authors
    3. Elements including:
    1. Plot
    2. Character
    3. Theme
    4. Setting
    5. Symbolism

    Other elements as they relate to the works studied

    Effective Citizenship

    1. Tolerance of views different from one’s view
    2. Empathy in approaching and evaluating written and spoken-communication by others
    3. Understanding and appreciating cultural differences

     

    Curriculum

    I.      College Core Curriculum.............................................. 32-40

    A.     English (3-6 credits)

    1.      ENG 101 - Composition I............................ 3

    2.      ENG 102 - Composition II........................... 3

    Note: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101

    B.     Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)

    1.      CEP 121 - Introduction to the College Experience...........................1

    2.      CEP 122 - Enhancing Academic Success...........................1

    C.     Mathematics (3-5 credits) - Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum.    

    D.     Natural Sciences (6-8 credits) - Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum

    E.      Social Sciences (3 credits) - Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum

    F.      Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum

    G.     Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum

    H.     Constitution (3-4 credits) - Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum

    I.       Community-based Learning Capstone (3 credits) - Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum

    II.     Additional College requirements................................ 3-17

    1. Foreign Language - 3 options (0-14 credits)

    1.     Complete and/or transfer to NSC a fourth semester in a foreign language or American Sign Language (AM)

    2.     Demonstrate proficiency through a placement exam

    3.     Show transcript evidence of successful completion of a fourth year high school course in foreign language

    A.     COM 101 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication........................3


    III.   Major Requirements....................................................... 36

    A.     ENG 282 - Introduction to Language and Literary Experience........................3

    B.     ENG 297 - Reading and Interpreting...............3

    C.     ENG 303  - Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism........................3

    D.     Select 27 credits from the courses listed below. Select at least one course from each of the groups. A minimum of 21 credits must be Upper Division

    Group I - Writing and Rhetoric

    COM 250 - News Gathering and Writing I

    ENG 206 - Intermediate Composition

    ENG 401A - Advanced Composition

    ENG 407A - Fundamentals of Business Writing

    ENG 407B - Fundamentals of Technical Writing

    ENG 410A - Semantics

    ENG 411B - Principles of Modern Grammar

    Group II - Themes

    ENG 231 - World Literature I

    ENG 232 - World Literature II

    ENG 235 - Survey of English Literature I

    ENG 236 - Survey of English Literature II

    ENG 241 - Survey of American Literature I

    ENG 242 - Survey of American Literature II

    ENG 243 - Introduction to Short Story

    ENG 252 - Introduction to Drama

    ENG 253 - Introduction to Contemporary Drama

    ENG 261 - Introduction to Poetry

    ENG 429C - Literature of American West

    ENG 477A - Film and Literature

    ENG 481A - Comparative Literature

    ENG 481B - Modern Comparative Literature

    ENG 484A - Bible as Literature

    ENG 490A - Gender and Sexual Identity in Literature

    ENG 491B - Environmental Literature

    ENG 494A - Native American Literature

    ENG 495C - African American Literature

    ENG 496A - Themes in Chicano Literature

    ENG 499A - Independent Study

    Group III - Period

    ENG 434A - Shakespeare: Tragedies

    ENG 434B - Shakespeare: Comedies and Histories

    ENG 444A - The Romantic Movement

    ENG 445A - The Victorian Period

    ENG 447A - Contemporary British Literature

    ENG 450A - Studies in  Twentieth Century Literature

    ENG 451A - American Literature I

    ENG 451B - American Literature II

     

    Students interested in teaching in the secondary schools should include in these 27 credits:

    A.     English (3-6 credits)

  • A survey course of British literature
  • A survey course of American literature
  • A 300- or 400-level course in composition
  • ENG 411B - Principles of Modern Grammar
  • COM 250 - News Gathering and Writing I

    Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in English College Core Requirements............................................ 32-42

    Additional College Requirements.................................. 3-17

    Major Requirements.......................................................... 36

    Electives (at least 21 credits must be upper division) ........ 33-57

    Total Credits....................................................................... 128

    Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in English with concentration in Secondary Education

     

    College Core Requirements............................................ 32-42

    Additional College Requirements: Foreign Language ........................3-17

    Secondary Concentration................................................. 42

    Major Requirements ......................................................... 36

    Electives................................................................................. 0-15

    Total Credits ...................................................................... 128

     

    English Minor

    ENG 282 - Introduction to Language & Literary Expression........................3

    ENG 297 - Reading & Interpreting...................................... 3

    ENG 303 - Introduction to Literary Theory & Criticism..........................3

    Select 3 courses (9 credits) of English electives.  At least one course must be from Group II - Themes, and one course from Group III - Period.  In addition, at least two courses (6 credits) must be Upper Division.