English (BA)

*Classes may not double-count for both global/diversity and gender within the Major, even if they carry both I/D and G designations with the General Education Core Curriculum

Cannot double count with above requirements

Four ENG electives from the following Literature courses:

Two further ENG electives from the following:

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