English (BA)

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Requirements for the Major in English

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Sub-Total Credits
3

One course from Historical Foundations (Literature before 1800)

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Sub-Total Credits
3

One course from Modernity in Literature (Literature after 1800)

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ENG 265 OR ENG 350: MODERN LITERATURE  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

One course from Culture and Identity

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ENG 260 OR ENG 360: WORLD LITERATURE: 20TH CENTURY INDIAN WRITING  +
3
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3

Senior Integrative Portfolio and Project

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3

Seven Electives

Cannot double count with above requirements

Four ENG electives from the following Literature courses:

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ENG 260 OR ENG 360: WORLD LITERATURE: 20TH CENTURY INDIAN WRITING  +
3
ENG 265 OR ENG 350: MODERN LITERATURE  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
12

Three further ENG electives from the following: ANY further ENG electives from the following:

Three further ENG electives from the following:

Any English literature course (see list above).
ENG 251 – Professional Writing (CW)
ENG 212 – Advanced Composition (W)
ENG 245 – Introduction to Creative Writing (W)
ENG 346 – The Writing of Fiction
ENG 347 – The Writing of Poetry
ENG 387 – Internship in English
ENG 380 – Teaching Assistantship For  
SPAN 227 or THEA 318
 

Sub-Total Credits
9

English Majors must take at least three ENG classes at the 300 level (only one creative writing course out of ENG 346 and ENG 347 can count for this).

 

Virginia Program at Oxford University

The History and English departments co-sponsor the Virginia Program at Oxford University.

Created by Mary Baldwin in 1967, the Virginia Program at Oxford (VPO) brings students from six Virginia colleges to spend six weeks studying in Oxford, England. Focusing on the Tudor and Stuart era in Britain, students take one English course and one History course (each 3 credit hours) in the authentic Oxford system, a combination of independent study, lectures, and small group discussions. They also enjoy many cultural excursions, including to London and Stratford-upon-Avon, and weekend travel opportunities in Europe.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, contact Mary Hill Cole and visit www.vaoxford.org

Internship Opportunities

Students may count up to three hours of internship towards elective credit for the Major. Examples of internships within English include

  • tutoring in the MBU Writing Center
  • working for Outrageous Fortune, the MBU online creative magazine
  • working in libraries and schools
  • working with programs that support local K-12 students or adult learners
  • working at the American Shakespeare Center
  • working in professions such as publishing, journalism, PR & communications, either in Staunton or in your hometown
  • working for offices within MBU that require and develop English-based skills
Total credits:
36

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English

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Major