Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts in English: Emphasis in Rhetoric, Digital Media, and Professional Communication
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Major: English
Emphasis: Rhetoric, Digital Media, and Professional Communication
Departmental Requirements
In addition to meeting the English basic skills requirement (see basic academic skills in the index), the student pursuing an emphasis in Rhetoric, Digital Media, and Professional Communication must complete 42 credits in English beyond ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition, satisfying the following requirements:
A. Nine credits from the following courses:*
| ENGL 220G, Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
ENGL 243, The Bible as Literature |
3 |
ENGL 251, Survey of American Literature I |
3 |
ENGL 252, Survey of American Literature II |
3 |
ENGL 261, Masterpieces of Western European Literature, Beginnings to the Renaissance |
3 |
ENGL 262, Masterpieces of Western European Literature, Post-Renaissance to Modern |
3 |
ENGL 263, History of Argument |
3 |
ENGL 271, English Literature I |
3 |
ENGL 272, English Literature II |
3 |
*Students may make 1 or 2 of the following substitutions: HON 229G for ENGL 243; HON 220G, 231G, 234G, or 239G for ENGL 271; HON 220G, 234G, or 239G for ENGL 261; HON 231G for ENGL 272.
B. Three credits of ENGL 310, Critical Writing
C. Three credits from ENGL 301, Theory and Criticism: Rhetoric and Culture [Recommended]; ENGL 302, Theory and Criticism: Literature and Culture; or ENGL 303, Theory and Criticism: Film, Media, and Culture [Recommended]
These 18 credits should be completed before the student enrolls in 400 level courses.
D. Six credits from the following courses in Rhetoric and Composition:
| ENGL 418, History of Rhetoric | 3 |
ENGL 419, Modern Rhetorical Theory |
3 |
ENGL 447, Rhetorical Invention |
3 |
ENGL 448, Research in Written Composition |
3 |
ENGL 449, Advanced Study in Writing |
3 |
ENGL 451, Practicum in the Grammar of American English |
3 |
ENGL 452, History of the English Language |
3 |
ENGL 466, Writing Arguments |
3 |
ENGL 470, Approaches to Composition |
3 |
ENGL 473, Writing Assessment and Evaluation |
3 |
E. Six credits from the following courses in Professional Communication:
| ENGL 318, Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | 3 |
ENGL 412, Writing in the Workplace |
3 |
ENGL 431, Technical Editing |
3 |
ENGL 449, Advanced Study in Writing |
3 |
ENGL 460, Proposal Writing |
3 |
ENGL 462, Client-Based Projects |
3 |
ENGL 497, Internship |
3 |
F. Six credits from the following courses in Digital Rhetoric and Design:
| ENGL 315, Writing for the Web | 3 |
ENGL 326, Cultural Identity and Representation Across the Media |
3 |
ENGL 427, Advanced Study in Film and Digital Media (advisor approval required) |
3 |
ENGL 436 Advanced Study in Film and Digital Media: History and Culture (advisor approval required) |
3 |
ENGL 437, Advanced Study in Film and Digital Media: Theory and Criticism (advisor approval required) |
3 |
ENGL 449, Advanced Study in Writing |
3 |
ENGL 478, Document Design |
3 |
ENGL 479, Computers and Writing |
3 |
G. Nine credits of 300-400 level advisor-approved English courses relevant to program of study.
Note: Students must take a total of 12 credit hours at the 400 level or above.