English - Literature Emphasis Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements: 1, 2 | ||
| ENGLISH 271 | CRITICAL WRITING IN THE FIELD OF ENGLISH | 3 |
| ENGLISH 206 | BRITISH LITERATURE SURVEY I | 3 |
| ENGLISH 226 | AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY I | 3 |
| ENGLISH 345 | AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE, 1800 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| ENGLISH 480 | SEMINAR IN LITERATURE BEFORE 1800 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 482 | SEMINAR IN LITERATURE AFTER 1800 | 3 |
| Select one from: | 3 | |
| CLASSICAL MYTH AND LEGEND AS SOURCES FOR LITERATURE | ||
| THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE STUDY | ||
| Select one from: | 3 | |
| AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1890 | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE 1890 TO 1945 | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE IN THE POSTMODERN AGE (1945-PRESENT) | ||
| Select one from: | 3 | |
| EARLY BRITISH LITERATURE | ||
| LITERATURE OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (1660-1820) | ||
| NINETEENTH-CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE | ||
| TWENTIETH-CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE | ||
| Select one from: | 3 | |
| ASIAN LITERATURES | ||
| LITERATURE FROM THE MIDDLE EAST | ||
| AFRICAN LITERATURE | ||
| EUROPEAN LITERATURE | ||
| Select two from: 3 | 6 | |
| POPULAR CULTURE AND LITERATURE | ||
| BRITISH LITERATURE SURVEY II | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE II | ||
| CLASSICAL MYTH AND LEGEND AS SOURCES FOR LITERATURE | ||
| THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE | ||
| AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LITERATURE | ||
| THE CONTEMPORARY NOVEL | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE STUDY | ||
| LITERATURE OF DISABILITY | ||
| ASIAN LITERATURES | ||
| LITERATURE FROM THE MIDDLE EAST | ||
| AFRICAN LITERATURE | ||
| EUROPEAN LITERATURE | ||
| JAPANESE LITERATURE | ||
| AMERICAN INDIAN LITERATURE | ||
| LATINX LITERATURE | ||
| EARLY BRITISH LITERATURE | ||
| LITERATURE OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (1660-1820) | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1890 | ||
| SURVEY OF MODERN DRAMA | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE 1890 TO 1945 | ||
| NINETEENTH-CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE | ||
| LITERATURE AND FILM | ||
| STAGE PLAYS AND FILM | ||
| TWENTIETH-CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE IN THE POSTMODERN AGE (1945-PRESENT) | ||
| AMERICAN MINORITY WOMEN WRITERS | ||
| MULTICULTURAL DRAMA OF THE UNITED STATES | ||
| SHAKESPEARE | ||
| SHAKESPEARE | ||
| Total Units | 36 | |
- 1
An approved minor is required for this major.
- 2
No course can fulfill more than one major requirement.
- 3
At least one at the 300-level or above.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 101 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| CORE 140 | 3 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| BA World Language Course | 4 | BA World Language Course | 4 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | MATH 139 | 3 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity Course | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 271 | 3 | ENGLISH 226 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 206 | 3 | ENGLISH 251, 252, or 281 | 3 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | ENGLISH 344, 348, or 363 | 3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | University Requirement GN/GQ Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 345 | 3 | ENGLISH 323, 325, 327, or 329 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 340, 343, 350, or 360 | 3 | English Literature Elective | 3 |
| CORE 390 | 3 | BA 300/400 Breadth Requirement Course | 3 |
| University Requirement Lab Science (GL) Course | 4-5 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 16-17 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 480 | 3 | ENGLISH 482 | 3 |
| English Literature Elective | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| BA 300/400 Breadth Requirement Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Units: 122-123 | |||
The curriculum in the English Literature major is flexible and allows students to move through the coursework in many ways. This four-year plan illustrates one possible path a new freshman could take to complete a degree in four years. This is not an official document and is not the only way that an English Literature degree can be completed in four years. Current students should refer to their individual Academic Advising Report for specific graduation requirements. Courses in bold indicate major-based coursework that is completed in the first year.
Notes: The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encourage to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration). For the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements, students must complete two semesters of a world language or demonstrate proficiency in a world language through the second level on the UW System placement test in Spanish, French, or German. Students who are native speakers of a language other than English are eligible to waive the language requirement.
Opportunities: There are several co-curricular opportunities for students interested in literature. The Muse is the UW-Whitewater student arts and literary magazine https://blogs.uww.edu/themuse/. The Warhawk Reading Series allows students to read and interact with visiting writers https://thewarhawkreadingseries.wordpress.com/.
Opportunities: Many English Literature majors plan a study abroad experience during their sophomore year. Travel opportunities can be found through the Center for Global Education (http://www.uww.edu/international). In addition, faculty routinely organize and lead travel study courses that involve in-class learning during the semester followed by a short-term travel experience either in the US or abroad. Undergraduate research is highly recommended for students who have an interest in attending graduate school in the future. Completing a directed research project with a faculty mentor has many benefits: it develops a student’s critical thinking and writing abilities, signals to graduate school programs that a student is prepared for independent research of their own, and it can provide a student with financial support since many undergraduate research opportunities are paid.
Notes: English Literature majors have many options within the major. Courses are not offered every semester so students work with their advisors to identify courses that fit their interests, goals, and timeline as not every course will be offered in the semester as listed on this document.
Opportunities: Students who move efficiently through the coursework in this major could add a certificate without extending time to degree. Completion of a certificate enables you to acquire additional tools for your toolbox by focusing on a specific skill that will complement your degree program and deepen knowledge in an area that is desirable to future employers.
Notes: All students must earn 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree and all requirements in this program can be completed in fewer than 120 credits. Most students have the opportunity to choose additional courses in the fourth year to expand skills, explore interests, or try something new.
Opportunities: LSINDP 399: Career Information in Letters and Sciences is a 1-credit course that focuses on career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; developing a networking strategy; and planning for a successful post-graduation transition. Planning for Graduation: Students are encouraged to apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date. Information about commencement is on the Registrar’s Office website (http://www.uww.edu/registrar/graduation) and the application for graduation is available to students in the WINS Student Information System.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 101 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| CORE 140 | 3 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity Course | 3 | MATH 139 | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | University Requirement GN/GQ Course | 3 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | Minor Course | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | ||
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 271 | 3 | ENGLISH 226 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 206 | 3 | ENGLISH 251, 252, or 281 | 3 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | ENGLISH 344, 348, or 363 | 3 |
| BS Requirement Math/Stats/Compsci Course | 3 | University Requirement Lab Science (GL) Course | 4-5 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16-17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 345 | 3 | ENGLISH 323, 325, 327, or 329 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 340, 343, 350, or 360 | 3 | English Literature Elective | 3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | CORE 390 | 3 |
| BS Requirement Lab Science Course | 4-5 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 16-17 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 480 | 3 | ENGLISH 482 | 3 |
| English Literature Elective | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Units: 121-123 | |||
The curriculum in the English Literature major is flexible and allows students to move through the coursework in many ways. This four-year plan illustrates one possible path a new freshman could take to complete a degree in four years. This is not an official document and is not the only way that an English Literature degree can be completed in four years. Current students should refer to their individual Academic Advising Report for specific graduation requirements. Courses in bold indicate major-based coursework that is completed in the first year.
Notes: The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encourage to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration).
Opportunities: There are several co-curricular opportunities for students interested in literature. The Muse is the UW-Whitewater student arts and literary magazine https://blogs.uww.edu/themuse/. The Warhawk Reading Series allows students to read and interact with visiting writers https://thewarhawkreadingseries.wordpress.com/.
Opportunities: Many English Literature majors plan a study abroad experience during their sophomore year. Travel opportunities can be found through the Center for Global Education (http://www.uww.edu/international). In addition, faculty routinely organize and lead travel study courses that involve in-class learning during the semester followed by a short-term travel experience either in the US or abroad. Undergraduate research is highly recommended for students who have an interest in attending graduate school in the future. Completing a directed research project with a faculty mentor has many benefits: it develops a student’s critical thinking and writing abilities, signals to graduate school programs that a student is prepared for independent research of their own, and it can provide a student with financial support since many undergraduate research opportunities are paid.
Notes: English Literature majors have many options within the major. Courses are not offered every semester so students work with their advisors to identify courses that fit their interests, goals, and timeline as not every course will be offered in the semester as listed on this document.
Opportunities: Students who move efficiently through the coursework in this major could add a certificate without extending time to degree. Completion of a certificate enables you to acquire additional tools for your toolbox by focusing on a specific skill that will complement your degree program and deepen knowledge in an area that is desirable to future employers.
Notes: All students must earn 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree and all requirements in this program can be completed in fewer than 120 credits. Most students have the opportunity to choose additional courses in the fourth year to expand skills, explore interests, or try something new.
Opportunities: LSINDP 399: Career Information in Letters and Sciences is a 1-credit course that focuses on career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; developing a networking strategy; and planning for a successful post-graduation transition. Planning for Graduation: Students are encouraged to apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date. Information about commencement is on the Registrar’s Office website (http://www.uww.edu/registrar/graduation) and the application for graduation is available to students in the WINS Student Information System.