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Requirements
The study of English at Monmouth College celebrates the discipline and joys of close reading, critical thinking, and good writing.
English major requirements
- ENGL 200 Introduction to English Studies
- ENGL 220 British Survey I
- ENGL 221 British Survey II
- ENGL 224 American Survey I
- ENGL 225 American Survey II
- ENGL 400 Senior Seminar
One of the following two courses is required
- ENGL 361 Shakespeare I: Comedies & History Plays
- ENGL 362 Shakespeare II: Tragedies & Romances
At least 3.5 additional course credits are required, which might follow one of these three tracks or reflect a combination of them. Most of the following courses are the equivalent of 1.0 course credits; some may be 0.5 course credits.
Literature
- ENGL 180 Introduction to Literature
- ENGL 250 Special Topics
- ENGL 337 Genre Studies in British Literature
- ENGL 339 Topics in British Literature
- ENGL 347 Genre Studies in American Literature
- ENGL 349 Topics in American Literature
- ENGL 350 Special Topic in Literature and Related Areas
Teaching
- ENGL 201 Grammar
- MCTE 371 Secondary English Curriculum and Instruction
Students wishing to become high school English teachers will major in English Education.
Writing
- ENGL 210 Creative Writing
- ENGL 288 Intro to Editing and Publishing
- ENGL 299 Writing Fellows
- ENGL 301 Creative Nonfiction
- ENGL 310 Advanced Creative Writing
English minor requirements
Must complete at least three required courses and two elective courses at the 200 or 300 level.
One of the following two courses:
- ENGL 220 British Survey I
- ENGL 221 British Survey II
One of the following two courses:
- ENGL 224 American Survey I
- ENGL 225 American Survey II
One of the following two courses:
- ENGL 361 Shakespeare I: Comedies and History Plays
- ENGL 362 Shakespeare II: Tragedies and Romances
Transfer Credits:
Across the Core Curriculum and other programs of Monmouth College, most transfer courses are accepted. Departments Chairs have the final determination regarding how transfer credit will be applied to meet major or minor requirements. More information for transfer students is available on our Admission Transfer Credits page.