English Program Goals
The English program at Bethany College is designed to achieve the following goals for its students:
Content
- Acquaint students with knowledge of British and American literature in their cultural contexts from the beginnings to the 21st century
- Familiarize students with contemporary schools of critical theory
Skills
- Foster critical thinking (including close reading) about literature, language, and culture
- Foster graceful and effective writing about literature, language, and culture
- Prepare students for certification as teachers of English and Language Arts, for graduate or professional study, and for other vocations
Values
- Encourage participation in the creative process, including aesthetic appreciation of literature, language, and culture
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Empower students for lifelong learning
Requirements for the Major
The following courses are required for all students:
Item #
Title
Credits
3
2
-
4
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
29-31
In addition, each student must complete one of the following tracks:
Creative Writing
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6
At least twelve hours of upper-level workshops chosen from the following:
(at least three of those twelve hours at the 400-level)
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Literature
Twelve credits chosen from:
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Item #
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
6
Writing and Language
Item #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
At least two additional courses selected from the following:
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6
A student majoring in English is expected to earn a minimum grade of C in all courses in the program.
Students planning to attend graduate or professional schools should be prepared to meet foreign language requirements.
47-52