English Major (ENG1), BA

The B.A. in English equips graduates with a robust set of skills in writing, empathy, critical thinking, aesthetics, deep understanding, and creative problem solving. This degree is ideal for students aiming to pursue careers in writing, publishing, or teaching; for those pursuing any other career path where excellent writing and research skills, creativity, and a deep understanding of others are needed; or for those pursuing law school, graduate school in literature, composition, or library science, or other graduate or professional study.

Requirements

Liberal Arts: 47 Hours

All majors at Harding are required to complete the 47-hour Liberal Arts program.

Note:

A modern foreign language would satisfy 3 hours of Self and Society.

Major: 46 Hours

ENG 2310 - Introduction to Literary Studies Credit Hours: 3
ENG 3000 - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 3
ENG 3251 - British Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENG 3252 - British Literature II Credit Hours: 3
ENG 3271 - American Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENG 3272 - American Literature II Credit Hours: 3
ENG 4220 - Nature and History of Language Credit Hours: 3
ENG 4510 - Senior Project I Credit Hours: 0
ENG 4520 - Senior Project II Credit Hours: 1
15 additional hours of English electives numbered 3000 or above
NOTE: 3 hours of these English electives must be chosen from one of the following Multicultural Literature Courses: (ENG 3400 , ENG 4150 , ENG 4300 , ENG 4310 , ENG 4330 , or ENG 4030 with approval of department chair)
Three semesters of foreign language (9 hours minimum)

Minor: 18 hours

Remaining Bible/Electives: 9 Hours

See Bible Class Enrollment policy here .

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