English, BA

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In small, discussion-based classes led by a faculty of accomplished scholars and writers, Saint Mary’s English majors study the rich and diverse literature of the English-speaking cultures of the world.

Learning Outcomes

When students have completed a program of study in English, they should be able to:

SITUATE texts in their broad historical, cultural, and/or literary context. This serves as an indicator of informed, active reading.
APPLY appropriate methods of inquiry, theoretical approaches, and/or interpretive strategies when analyzing texts.
COMPOSE effective writing to strategically meet specific goals, audiences, and/or situations (academic, professional, social, public, artistic).
COMPOSE clear writing that synthesizes scholarly perspectives with analysis and reasoning in order to make an extended argument.
EVALUATE how texts reflect, reinforce, and/or challenge notions of diversity and difference, applying critical frameworks to their assessments.

Coursework will include the following specific requirements:

Foundations

Students are required to complete ENGL 100 and 200 as foundational courses.

Literature before 1800

Students will complete one course in Literature before 1800. Such courses include:

Critical and Literary Theory

Students will complete one course in Critical and Literary Theory. Such courses include:

Arts of Writing

Students will complete one course in Arts of Writing. Such courses include:

Capstone

Students will complete a Capstone project in English.

ENGL 496 - Capstone in English

Topics in Literary Studies

Students will take an additional five English courses. Each course must be at least 3 units. Up to two of these courses may be fulfilled by 100- or 200-level ENGL courses, 300- or 400-level WRIT courses, or CW courses of any level.