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English Major

The minimal major consists of eight courses plus English 401 and a two-course Independent Study Thesis (English 451 and 452). Courses in the major are to be distributed as follows:

Required

  • English 120
  • English 200 (prerequisite 120)
  • English 401 (prerequisite 200)
  • English 451 and 452

Electives

Six to ten courses, including two courses in literature before 1900, at least one of which must be in literature before 1800. Courses that fulfill this distribution are designated by [Before 1800] or [Before 1900] in the course description.

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