THE ENGLISH MAJOR: In addition to fulfilling all-college requirements for the B.A. degree, the English major requires a minimum of thirty-two credit hours and a total of at least ten courses (one at the 100 level, 2-3 at the 200 level, and 6-7 at the 300 level), two of which must be designated early period (pre-1800), taken at the 200 or 300 level, as follows:

1. Introductory Requirement
   
   
   1. Introduction to Literary Studies: EN110
      
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   3. Forms of Language and Literature: one course from among  207, 208, 211, 213, 215, 217, 219, 225, 228, 280, 281, 282
      
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   5. Language and Literature in Context: one course from among EN223, 227, 229, 230, 231, 232, 243
      
   
   EN110 is strongly recommended as preparation for 200-level courses.
   
   
2. Advanced Requirement: five courses from "Advanced Courses in Language and Literature"
   
   Prerequisite: The Introductory requirement must be satisfied before taking courses from "Advanced Courses in Language and Literature."
   
   
3. Capstone Experience: satisfied in most cases by a Senior Seminar (EN375) or Advanced Projects in Writing (EN381)
   
   Note: Students with appropriate preparation and faculty permission may instead choose the senior thesis or project options: EN376, 389, 390.
   
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5. One additional course at the 200 or 300 level (excluding EN375)
   
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7. Early Period requirement: Two courses, at either the 200 or the 300 level, must be designated "early period" (EN225, 228E, 229E, 230, 231, 315, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 350, 362).
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