Department of Languages, Literature, and Philosophy

Mississippi University for Women 2007-2008 Bulletin Program Descriptions

The following program descriptions are reprinted from the MUW Bulletin 2007-2008, which remains the official record of all program requirements, available through the registrar's office. It is our hope that these reprinted descriptions will make it easier to find information about Languages Literature and Philosophy Programs online.

English Major

The following is only one source of information regarding a student's program of study when seeking a B.A. degree in English. Students should always meet with a faculty advisor to get information on course scheduling, rotation, and selection, and to plan an effective and efficient program of study. Any student graduating with a major in English will be required to earn at least a C in all major courses. Note: Some courses required for the major will also fulfill requirements in the University core curriculum; however, EN 101 and 300 may not be used to fulfill any English major requirement.

University Core (See Academic Program Requirements in this Bulletin.)

Major Courses:
EN 301 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
EN 499 English Capstone Course (3)
Select one full literature survey sequence (6):
EN 201-202 Survey of English Literature
EN 203-204 Survey of American Literature
EN 231-232 Survey of World Literature
Select one of the following (3):
EN 303 Early Shakespeare
EN 304 Late Shakespeare
Select one of the following (3):
EN 430 History and Structure of the English Language
EN 480 Literary Theory
Select one advanced writing course (3):
EN 311 Nonfiction Prose Writing
EN 312 Creative Writing
EN 317 Technical & Business Writing
EN 411 Fiction Writing Workshop
EN 412 Poetry Writing
Select four English, American, or World Literature electives (12)
One additional English elective in literature, writing, theory, or TESL (3)
Other Requirements:
Foreign Language (one area - minimum of 6 hours at the 200 level or above)

Note: Of all English courses, including the Literature Survey counted in the core curriculum, six (6) hours must be in American Literature and six (6) hours in English Literature.

Total English hours exclusive of Core Composition: 36

Total Hours Required for a B.A. in English: 124 Semester Hours

English Major Creative Writing Concentration

The following is only one source of information regarding a student's program of study in seeking a B.A. degree in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. Students should always meet with a faculty advisor for information on course sched104 Mississippi University for Women 2007-2008 Bulletin uling, course rotation, course selection to plan the most efficient program of study. Any student graduating with a major in English with a concentration in Creative Writing will be required to earn at least a C in all major courses. Note: Some courses required in the major will also fulfill requirements for the University core curriculum; however, EN 101 and 300 may not be used to fulfill any English major requirement.

University Core (See Academic Program Requirements in this Bulletin.)

Major Courses:
EN 301 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
EN 499 English Capstone Course (3)
Select one full literature survey sequence (6):
EN 201-202 Survey of English Literature
EN 203-204 Survey of American Literature
EN 231-232 Survey of World Literature
Select one of the following (3):
EN 303 Early Shakespeare
EN 304 Late Shakespeare
Select one of the following (3):
EN 430 History and Structure of the English Language
EN 480 Literary Theory
Select two advanced writing courses, at least one of which must be at the 400 level: (6)
EN 311 Nonfiction Prose Writing
EN 317 Technical & Business Writing
EN 411 Fiction Writing Workshop
EN 412 Poetry Writing
TH 209 Seminar for Playwrights
Select four of English, American, or World Literature Electives (12 hours)
Other Requirements:
Foreign Language (one area minimum of six hours at the 200 level or above.)

*Students seeking the creative writing concentration are required to turn in a senior portfolio of their writing. They are encouraged to present a research topic in Capstone that focuses on aesthetics, which may include a discussion of how their writing has developed during their time at MUW. This may take the form of an introduction to their portfolio. Students may also write on a literary topic for Capstone, but must still turn in a senior portfolio separately. These requirements will result in one extra required course (3 hours) in writing plus the completion of the senior portfolio for students wishing to pursue a concentration in creative writing.

Note: Of all English courses, including the Literature Survey counted in the core curriculum, six (6) hours must be in American Literature and six (6) hours in English

Total English hours exclusive of core composition: 39

Total Hours Required for a B.A. in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing: 124 Semester Hours

English Major with Teacher Certification in English (Class A)
(B.A. Degree)

The following is only one source of information regarding a student's program of study in seeking a B.A. degree in English with Teacher Certification. Students should always meet with a faculty advisor for information on course scheduling, course rotation, course selection and to plan the most efficient program of study. Any student graduating with a major in English with Teacher Certification will be required to earn at least a C in all major courses. Note: Some courses required in the major will also fulfill requirements for the University core curriculum; however, EN 101 and 300 may not be used to fulfill any English major requirement. University Core (See Academic Program Requirements in this Bulletin.)

Major Courses:
EN 301 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
EN 303 or 304 Shakespeare (3)
EN 360 African American Literature (3)
EN 409 Literature for Children and Adolescents (3)
EN 430 History and Structure of the English Language (3)
EN 499 English Capstone (3)
Select one full literature survey sequence (6):
EN 201-202 Survey of English Literature (6)
EN 203-204 Survey of American Literature (6)
EN 231-232 Survey of World Literature (6)
Select one writing course (3):
EN 311 Nonfiction Prose Writing
EN 312 Creative Writing
EN 317 Technical and Business Writing
EN 411 Fiction Writing Workshop
EN 412 Poetry Writing Workshop
Two English, American, or World Literature electives (6)
One other English Elective, which can be literature, writing, theory, or TESL (3)

In the English teacher certification curriculum, at least 6 hours must be taken in each of the following areas: American Literature, English Literature, and World Literature.

Total English hours exclusive of core composition: 36

Other Requirements:
Foreign Language (one area-minimum of 6 hours at the 200 level or above)
COM 101 Oral Communication (3) (Grade of C or higher required) (3)
ED 297 The Computer and the Classroom (3)
PSY 206 Human Growth and Development (3)
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PSY 360 Educational Psychology (3)
MA 113 or above, excluding MA 123 (grade of C or higher required) (3)
Professional Education Courses: (grade of C or higher required)
ED 300 Education as a Profession (3)
ED 302 Art and Science of Teaching (3)
ED 306 Introduction to Exceptional Learners (3)
ED 351 Educational Measurement (3)
ED 401 Student Teaching Semester: Classroom Management (3)
ED 409 Student Teaching Semester: Secondary Education (9)
EN 410 Methods and Materials in Secondary English (3)
Note: EN 410 is offered only in the fall. ED 401 and ED 409 are available to English students only in the spring.

Total Hours Required for a B.A. in English with Teacher Certification: 124 Semester Hours

English Minor

Minor requirements: 15 semester hours in literature in addition to the 12 required within the core.

TESL Certificate Program

TESL (Teaching English as Second Language) prepares students to teach English to non-native speakers. A junior or senior level status is required, and 6 hours of English must be taken before beginning work on a TESL Certificate. Note: This certificate does not imply State Department of Education certification.

Program Requirements (12):
EN 301 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
EN 341 TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) (3)
EN 342 Second Language Acquisition (3)
EN 430 History and Structure of the English Language (3)

Foreign Languages

Spanish Major (B.A. Degree)

The following is only one source of information regarding a student's program of study when seeking a B.A. degree in Spanish. Students should always meet with a faculty advisor for information on course scheduling, rotation, and selection, to plan an effective and efficient program of study. Note: Some courses required for the major will also fulfill requirements for the University core curriculum.

University Core (See Academic Program Requirements in this Bulletin.)

Major Requirements:
FLS 201 Spanish III (3)
FLS 202 Spanish IV (3)
Select one from the following (3):
FLS 251 Conversation and Composition I
FLS 252 Conversation and Composition II
FLS 301 Advanced Conversation and Syntax I
FLS 302 Advanced Conversation and Syntax II
Two elective courses (6) in Spanish Literature
Two elective courses (6) in Spanish American Literature
An additional three elective courses (9) in Spanish or French (above the 102 level).

Total Hours Required for a B.A. in Spanish: 124 Semester Hours

Spanish Major with Teacher Certification (B.A. Degree)

The following is only one source of information regarding a student's program of study when seeking a B.A. degree in Spanish with Teacher Certification. Students should always meet with a faculty advisor for information on course scheduling, rotation, and selection, to plan an effective and efficient program of study. Note: Some courses required for the major will also fulfill requirements for the University core curriculum.

University Core (See Academic Program Requirements in this Bulletin.)

Major Requirements: (grade of C or better required)
FLS 201 Spanish III (3)
FLS 202 Spanish IV (3)
FL 410 Methods and Materials in Secondary Language (3)
Select one from the following (3):
FLS 251 Conversation and Composition I
FLS 252 Conversation and Composition II
FLS 301 Advanced Conversation and Syntax I
FLS 302 Advanced Conversation and Syntax II
Two elective courses (6) in Spanish Literature
Two elective courses (6) in Spanish American Literature
An additional three elective courses (9) in Spanish or French (above the 102 level).
Other Requirements:
COM 101 Oral Communication (Grade of C or higher required) (3)
Computer Course (3)
PSY 206 Human Growth and Development (3)
PSY 360 Educational Psychology (3)
MA 113 or above, excluding MA 123 (grade of C or higher required) (3)
Professional Education Requirements: (grade of C or higher required)
ED 300 Education as a Profession (3)
ED 302 Art and Science of Teaching (3)
ED 306 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)
ED 401 Student Teaching Semester: Classroom Management (3)
ED 409 Student Teaching Semester: Secondary Education (9)

Total Hours Required for a B.A. in Spanish with Teacher Certification: 124 Semester Hours

Foreign Language Minor

A minor in Spanish or French requires 18 hours in a single language beyond FLS 102 or FLF 102.

Philosophy Minor

A minor in Philosophy requires 21 hours in the discipline, including PHL 201.

Women's Studies Minor

WS 200 Introduction to Women's Studies (3)
Select five courses from the list below (15):
ART 315 Women Artists in History
BU 384 Strategies for the Managerial Woman
COM 303 Images of Women in Film
EN 350 Images of Women in Literature
EN 375 Images of Women in Medieval Literature
HIS 324 Women in European History
HIS 326 Women in American History
PSY 350 Psychology of Women
REL 308 Western Women's Roles in Religion
Selected Special Topics or Independent Study Courses