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Writing Competency » ENG 105
Required of All Majors and Minors » ENG 150, 410
Theme Courses » ENG 145, 176, 180, 182, 200.2, 224, 226, 228, 254, 266
Genre, Criticism, and Language Courses » ENG 369, 380, 391, 395
Writing Courses » ENG 260, 265, 310, 312, 314, 316, 318, 319, 480, 482
British Literature » ENG 330, 334, 336, 338, 340, 346, 348, 350, 352, 354
Drama Courses » ENG 342, 344
American Literature » ENG 268, 273, 278, 300.3, 360, 362, 372, 374
Independent Study » ENG 490, 491
Apprenticeships » ENG 495, 496
Seminars » ENG 415, 484, 486

Major Degree Requirements »

The English major will consist of 10 units of literature, language, and writing, and a
portfolio (0.25 units). Majors may concentrate on literature, creative writing, or non-fiction writing. Requirements for each concentration are:

Literature Concentration: ENG 150, one theme course (ENG 145, 176, 180, 182, 224, 226, 228, 266), 2 British literature courses (ENG 330-354), one American literature course (ENG 268, 273, 278, and 360-374), one language or upper-level writing course (ENG 260, 265, 391, or 395), one seminar, the portfolio (ENG 410); 3 electives. At least one course must deal with literature written prior to 1800.
Creative Writing Concentration: ENG 150; one theme course (ENG 145, 176, 180, 182, 224, 226, 228, 266); one British literature course (ENG 330-354); one American literature course (ENG 268, 273, 278, and 360-374); two from ENG 260, 265, 391, 395; two from ENG 314, 316, 318, or 319; ENG 480; the portfolio (ENG 410); one elective.
Non-fiction Writing Concentration: ENG 150; one theme course (ENG 145, 176, 180, 182, 224, 226, 228, 266); one British literature course (ENG 330-354); one American literature course (ENG 268, 273, 278, and 360-374); three from 260, 265, 310, 312, 391, or 395; ENG 482; the portfolio (ENG 410); two electives.

ENG 105 does not count toward the major. Apprenticeships, while encouraged, are
viewed as an extension of the major, not as a substitute for a regular course. ENG 495 and 496 do not count toward the major.

A course taken credit/no entry may not be counted toward the major. At least seven of the ten courses must be taken at Ohio Wesleyan.

Minor Requirements »

The English minor will consist of five units of literature and writing, and a portfolio (0.25 units). Minors must take ENG 150, ENG 410, and four electives.
A course taken credit/no entry may not be counted toward the minor. At least three of the five required courses must be taken at Ohio Wesleyan. NOTE: ENG 105, 495, and 496 do not count toward the minor.

Film Studies Minor Requirements »

The Film Studies minor will consist of 6.25 units. Required courses: ENG 150, 254 and 415. Core Courses: three to four courses from among the following; ENG 224, 319, 480, 490, 491, ART 355, FREN, GERM, SPAN 490, GERM 300.1, SPAN 368, SOAN 365. Cognate courses: no more than one course from among the following will count toward the minor; ENG 226, ART 110, 111, 112, 113, FREN 259, HMCL 226, MUS 105, THEA 210.

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