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Students seeking teacher certification, via the BS degree, must apply for admissions to the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development. To receive a BA degree or a BS degree in English, students must successfully complete 120 semester hours. Entering students must officially declare English as a major, and students who change their major after having begun matriculation at the University must submit a Declaration of Program Form. All students who declare English as a major will be evaluated (1) after the completion of Introduction to Literature (ENGL 236), the introductory course to the major, and (2) periodically at the end of each semester. Additionally, all students seeking the BS degree will have to apply for admission into the teacher education program.
Students who pursue a major or a minor in English must earn a grade of C or above in all English language and literature courses, and all students taking English 100, 101, or 102 and Reading 100 or 101 must earn a C or higher. Additionally, all students who minor in a foreign language sequence or who take foreign language courses to meet discipline requirements must earn a grade of C or higher in each course. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All English majors must:
1. Pass the Bowie State University English Proficiency Examination immediately after completing ENGL102, Composition, and Literature II. Transfer students should take the English Proficiency Examination the first semester of matriculation.
2. Take the Senior Comprehensive Examination.
3. Present an original research based paper, creative work, or investigative report at the Senior Symposium.
BA majors must also take 12 hours in French or Spanish. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH–LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE CONCENTRATION
CORE REQUIREMENTS (45 semester hours) Sem. Hrs.
ENGL 236 Introduction to Literature 3
ENGL 301 302 English Literature I and II 6
ENGL 316 317 American Literature I and II 6
ENGL ___ American Literature Periods and Authors 3
ENGL ___ World Literatures 6
ENGL ___ Genres and Special Studies 6
ENGL ___ British Literature Periods and Authors 3
ENGL 437 Literary Criticism and Theory 3
ENGL 438 Seminar for Majors and Minors 3
ENGL 345 or 346 Introduction to Linguistics or
ENGL 446 History of the English Language 3
ENGL ___ American Literature or British Literature course 3
Total Requirements 57 semester hours (including foreign language requirement) BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH–CREATIVE WRITING CONCENTRATIONCORE REQUIREMENTS (48 semester hours) Sem. Hrs.
ENGL 236 Introduction to Literature 3
ENGL 256 Introduction to Creative Writing 3
ENGL 257 260 Creative Writing I: Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Non-Fiction
(Choose two different genres) 6
ENGL 301 302 English Literature I and II 6
ENGL 316 317 American Literature I and II 6
ENGL 338 339 World Literature in Translation I and II 6
ENGL 324 or 325 African American Literature I or II or
ENGL 425 Seminar in African American Literature 3
ENGL 357 360 Creative Writing II: Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Non-Fiction
(Choose two different genres) 6
ENGL 438 Seminar for Majors and Minors 3
ENGL 455 Advanced Creative Writing I 3
ENGL 456 Advanced Creative Writing II 3
Total Requirements 60 semester hours (including foreign language requirement) BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH - AFRICANA LITERATURE CONCENTRATIONCORE REQUIREMENTS (44 semester hours) Sem. Hrs.
ENGL 236 Introduction to Literature 3
ENGL 301 302 English Literature I and II 6
ENGL 316 317 American Literature I and II 6
ENGL ___ American Literature course (300 – 400-level) 3
ENGL 324-325 African American Literature I and II 6
ENGL 326 Literature of the Caribbean or
ENGL 327 African American Literary Expression or
ENGL 329 The African American Short Story or
ENGL 330 African American Poetry and Poetics or
ENGL 331 African American Vernacular Tradition or
ENGL 370 Special Topics in Caribbean Literature or
ENGL 424 Neo-Slave Narratives or
ENGL 425 Seminar in African American Literature 9
ENGL 437 Literary Criticism and Theory 3
ENGL 438 Seminar for Majors and Minors 3
ENGL 345 or 346 Introduction to Linguistics I or II or
ENGL 445 Advanced Grammar or
ENGL 446 History of the English Language 3
Total Requirements 56 semester hours (including foreign language requirement) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGLISH—TEACHER EDUCATION CONCENTRATIONThe English Education program is offered jointly by the Department of English and Modern Languages and the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development. Students in this program are assigned an advisor in the Department of English and Modern Languages and in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development. This program is designed specifically to prepare students to teach English at the secondary school level. The curriculum exposes students to those topics stressed in the National Council of the Teachers of English (NCATE) standards and meets the requirements for teacher certification in the state of Maryland. To be formally admitted to the education component of the program, all students must apply to the Teacher Education Program, usually after completion of appropriate courses taken during the freshman/sophomore years. The application procedure requires the student to compile a brief portfolio, undergo an interview with a representative of the Admission and Retention Committee, and finalize arrangements to successfully complete PRAXIS I. In addition, to complete the program successfully, all students must pass the appropriate sections of the Teacher Competency Exams (PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II). For further information, students should consult their advisor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development.
BS majors must also:
1. Take ENGL 337 geared for teaching adolescent literature in secondary school.
2. Take ENGL 470 the semester before student teaching.
3. Apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program.
4. Apply for Directed Teaching and Seminar the semester prior to being placed.
5. Pass the PRAXIS I and II exams, and have results sent to the department.
CORE REQUIREMENTS (39 semester hours) Sem. Hrs.
ENGL 236 Introduction to Literature 3
ENGL 301 302 English Literature I and II 6
ENGL 316 or 317 American Literature I or II 3
ENGL 324 or 325 African American Literature I or II or
ENGL 425 Seminar in African-American Literature 3
ENGL 338 or 339 World Literature in Translation I or II 3
ENGL 337 Literature for Adolescents 3
ENGL 345 Introduction to Linguistics 3
ENGL 408 Shakespeare’s Problem Plays, Tragedies,
and Romances 3
ENGL 417 Contemporary American Literature 3
ENGL 438 Seminar for Majors and Minors 3
ENGL 445 Advanced Grammar 3
ENGL 470 Methods of Teaching English 3
Total Core Requirements 39
Total Professional Education Requirements 34
Total Requirements for Concentration 73 MINOR PROGRAMSLiterature A minor in literature consists of 18 semester hours and will enhance the critical, analytical, and writing skills of students in other majors.
CORE REQUIREMENTS (18 semester hours) Sem. Hrs.
ENGL 301 302 English Literature I and II 6
ENGL 316 317 American Literature I and II 6
ENGL 408 Shakespeare’s Problem Plays, Tragedies, and Romances or
ENGL 409 Chaucer 3
ENGL 324-325 African American Literature I or II or
ENGL 425 Seminar in African American Literature 3 Creative WritingA minor in creative writing consists of 18 hours and is designed for students who desire to enhance their creative talents in any of the literary genres: poetry, fiction, drama, etc.
CORE REQUIREMENTS (18 semester hours) Sem. Hrs.
ENGL 256 Introduction to Creative Writing 3
ENGL 257 260 Choose one genre 3
ENGL 357 360 Choose two genres 6
ENGL 455 456 Advanced Creative Writing I 6 Literature of the Third WorldA minor in literature of the Third World consists of 18 semester hours and is designed for stu¬dents who desire exposure to other cultures via the best in literary expression and seek enhance¬ment of their analytical and writing skills.
CORE REQUIREMENTS (18 semester hours) Sem. Hrs.
ENGL 326 Literature of the Caribbean 3
ENGL 327 African Literary Expression 3
ENGL 328 Literature of the East 3
ENGL 339 World Literature in Translation II 3
FREN 304 Introduction to French Literature 3
SPAN 430 Open Seminar in Hispanic Literature 3
Technical and Professional Writing
This minor requires 18 semester hours and provides a specialized writing “edge” for students in the traditional disciplines in the University.
CORE REQUIREMENTS (18 semester hours) Sem. Hrs.
ENGL 361 362 Technical and Professional Writing I and II 6
ENGL 461 462 Effective Administrative Writing I and II 6
ENGL 463 Internship (Co-op English) 3 French LanguageThe French minor is a 21 credit hour program that offers the students learning experiences that help them understand, speak, read, write, and listen in the target language with a high level of proficiency. The French language minor will enable students to compete in area businesses and industries with international branches.
CORE REQUIREMENTS (21 semester hours) Sem. Hrs.
FREN 201 202 Second Year French I and II 6
FREN 301 302 French Conversation I and II 6
FREN 303 Introduction to French Literature I or
FREN 304 Introduction to French Literature II or
FREN 326 Francophone Cultures and Literatures 3
FREN 327 French Culture and Civilization 3
FREN 340 French for Special Purposes
(Business, Communication, etc.) 3
Recommendations: FREN 201, 202, 301, and 302 should be taken in sequence before pro¬ceeding to other courses. A maximum of six transfer credits will be accepted provided they were completed during the two year period preceding enrollment at Bowie State University. Spanish LanguageA Spanish language minor may be used with any major in the University, including areas such as business, social work, psychology, education, and science. Students will gain a significant auxiliary skill with the acquisition of a foreign language. The Spanish language minor is a 21 credit hour program offering learning experiences that pre¬pare students to understand the language at the conversational level and to use it in a variety of settings. The Spanish language minor will prepare the Bowie State graduate to move into a variety of employment areas or to continue graduate studies at schools where a foreign language is a prerequisite for admission.
CORE REQUIREMENTS (21 semester hours) Sem. Hrs.
SPAN 101 102 First Year Spanish I and II 6
SPAN 201 202 Second Year Spanish I and II 6
SPAN 301 302 Spanish Conversation and Composition I and II 6
SPAN 204 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology or
SPAN 308 Spanish Structure 3 Hispanic CultureThe Hispanic culture minor is an 18 credit hour program that offers the student an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Hispanic culture through study of historical, economic, artistic, literary, and political developments in the Spanish-speaking world. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of Spanish cultures and their interaction with the United States. The minor offers students opportunities to prepare for graduate study at schools where a foreign language is a prerequisite for admission.
CORE REQUIREMENTS (18 semester hours) Sem. Hrs.
SPAN 415 Open Seminar in Spanish Literature 6
SPAN 430 Open Seminar in Hispanic Culture 12
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