Language and Literature
B. Cole Bennett, Chair Phone: 325-674-2263 Faculty Majors: Minors: |
The goal of the Department of Language and Literature offers the Bachelor of Arts in English, the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, the Bachelor of Arts in English for Teacher Certification and the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish for Teacher Certification. A minor in English, or professional writing, or Spanish may be added to other majors. The Master of Arts in English is available with emphases in literature or writing. See the Graduate School section of this catalog. Introduction The Bachelor of Arts in English prepares students for graduate work in English, for careers as college English teachers, or for careers in technical or creative writing. It also provides preparatory training for law school, public relations, library science, personnel work, management, government work or the dozens of other fields that require broad reading, self-expression, an understanding of human nature and the ability to analyze and organize information. Since this degree allows a considerable number of elective hours, students majoring in English can often secure a major in a second field or a minor, thus enhancing their career options. The Bachelor of Arts in English for teacher certification prepares students who wish to teach in high school with English as a single teaching field. Like other English majors, those interested in this degree will be advised by the Department of English. The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish for teacher certification can enhance a student's qualifications for many challenging careers:
Also, journalists, librarians, writers, researchers, doctors, nurses, police officers, social workers and many others often find foreign language skills essential. The person who knows a foreign language has an added dimension to his or her life. Language expands and heightens the pleasure of travel, of good literature and of the arts. It fosters a sense of shared humanity. These intangible benefits may be the most rewarding of all. Students who have had two or more years of a foreign language in high school should be able to earn college credit by examination. Students should take the AP language examination or the CLEP subject examination in Spanish during their senior year of high school. If this is impossible, the test can be arranged through ACU. Admission Requirements |
| BA: ENGLISH DEGREE PLAN (ENGL) | |
| UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS | |
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog. | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | |
English Literature Literature - choose one: ENGL 221, 231, 262 Literature* - choose one: ENGL 222, 232, 263 *Student must continue the sequence chosen for the Introduction to English Studies ENGL 311 Literary Theory and Criticism or ENGL 441** Topics in Literary Criticism & Bibliography Writing and Rhetoric Choose from: ENGL 320, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326,328, 329, 442** English Language Choose from: ENGL 330, 432, 443** American Literature Choose from: ENGL 362, 363, 446**, 464, 470 General Literature Choose from: ENGL 376, 377, 378, 447** British Literature Before 1700 Choose from: ENGL 448**, 481, 483, 484 British Literature After 1700 Choose from: ENGL 449**, 495, 496, 497 Culture and Belief Advanced English Selection Choose from: courses listed above English Seminar ENGL 411 and 412 English Seminar Senior Seminar ENGL 499 Studies in World Literature (writing-intensive course) 1Hours (in parentheses) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours **Students may apply one topics course in one area section, plus one other topics course in the Advanced English Selection; all others will count as electives. |
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| SUPPLEMENT FOR MAJOR | |
FLFR, FLGE, FLLA, FLSP 221, 222 History (any 100 or 200 level course) TOTAL | 6 (3)¹ 6 |
| ELECTIVES | |
| Minimum | 29 |
| TOTAL MAJOR HOURS | 72 |
| OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS | |
Minimum GPA in major Minimum GPA for graduation Minimum advanced hours Minimum total hours Courses numbered 0** do not count in | 2.25 2.00 33 128 |
ENGLISH FOR TEACHER CERTIFICATION (BA)
| BA: ENGLISH WITH CERTIFICATION DEGREE PLAN (ENGT) | |
| UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS | |
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog. | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | |
Sophomore Literature ENGL 221 Major British Writers I or ENGL 262 American Literature Before 1900 ENGL 222 Major British Writers II or ENGL 263 American Literature After 1900 *Student must continue the sequence chosen for the Required English ENGL 311 Literary Theory and Criticism ENGL 325 Advanced Composition (writing-intensive course) ENGL 330 Advanced English Grammar ENGL 351 Literature for Young Adults ENGL 459 English for Secondary Teachers ENGL 483 Shakespeare American Literature* Choose from: ENGL 362, 363, 446**, 464, 470 British Literature After 1700* Choose from: ENGL 449**, 495, 496, 497 Advanced English Selection Choose from: ENGL 320, 322, 323, 324, 376, 377, 378, 432, 441**, 442**, 443**, 445**, 447**, 448**, 471, 472, 481, 484 or any literature course listed above English Seminar ENGL 411 and 412 English Seminar Capstone ENGL 499 Capstone Foreign Language FLFR, FLGE, FLLA, or FLSP 221, 222 HIST (100 or 200 level course) TOTAL *NOTE: Students who take ENGL 221/222 are not required to take a course from British Literature After 1700. Students who take ENGL 262/263 are required to take only 3 hours from American Literature. **Students may apply one topics course in one area section, plus one other topics course in the Advanced English Selection; all others will count as electives. 1Hours (in parentheses) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours |
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| PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | |
Reading READ 363 Foundations of Reading READ 322 Reading in Secondary Content Areas READ 480 Problems in Reading or EDUC 476 Effective Teaching Strategies for SPED 477 Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities Education EDUC 211 Educational Foundations and Multicultural Perspectives EDUC 221 Educational Psychology EDUC 412 Secondary Curriculum and Media EDUC 432 Secondary Management and Methods EDUC 490 Student Teaching SPED 371 Teaching Students with Special Needs TOTAL |
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| ELECTIVES | |
| Minimum (3 hours may be Education) | 5 |
| TOTAL MAJOR HOURS | 72 |
| CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION | |
In accordance with Texas state law, the ACU Teacher Education Program has established the following criteria for admission to Teacher Education. Before taking more than 6 hours EDUC a student must first be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, a student must:
English Language Proficiency Requirement for International Students: International students with primary languages other than English must demonstrate English language proficiency by the following: Obtain an official TOEFL score of at least 600 (computer-based score of 250, iBT of 100). Any exemptions or modification to the above requirements due to special circumstances must be requested through the chair of the Department of Teacher Education. All requests will be reviewed and must be approved by the Teacher Education Admissions and Review Committee. In addition, admission to teacher education is not the final step in the process. In order to remain in the program the prospective teacher must continue to meet the GPA requirement (2.75). Approval to take Education Block classes (411/412 and 431/432) and to enroll in student teaching must be obtained from the Teacher Education Admissions and Review Committee before enrolling in those classes. Additional requirements for maintaining program admission status:
Note: A candidate who does not have an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher may be conditionally admitted to the program if all other admissions criteria are met and if all of the following are true:
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| MINOR: ENGLISH (ENGL) | |
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric ENGL 112 Composition and Literature ENGL 221 Major British Writers I ENGL 222 Major British Writers II Choose from: ENGL 300-499 (except 322-351, 401-405, 432, TOTAL | 3 3 3 3 18 |
Students may minor in professional writing by taking 18 hours from the following selection of courses.
| MINOR: PROFESSIONAL WRITING (ENGW) | |
Freshman English ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric ENGL 112 Composition and Literature Total Freshman English Advanced English Creative Writing Professional Writing Language Total Advanced English Journalism JMC 223 (prerequisite for 324, 449, 450), 239, 324, 390, 449, 450 Communication TOTAL English majors cannot count the same advanced hours toward the English major and professional writing minor. Journalism and communication majors may count up to 6 hours of work in their major toward the professional writing minor. |
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Course Descriptions
Please see the Course Descriptions section of this catalog. Courses offered by the Department of Language and Literature include those with the following designation: ENGL.
Course offerings include the following groupings:
· American Literature: ENGL 362, 363 , 406, 446, 464, 470
· British Literature After 1700: ENGL 409, 449, 495, 496, 497
· British Literature Before 1700: ENGL 448, 481, 483, 484
· Criticism and Theory: ENGL 311, 401, 441
· English Language: ENGL 330, 432, 443
· General Literature: ENGL 376, 377, 378, 407, 447, 499
· Teaching English and Reading: ENGL 351, 445, 459
· Writing: ENGL 322, 323, 325, 326, 328, 329, 402, 442
· Culture and Belief: ENGL 471, 472
ACU offers a cooperative program in Spanish with Hardin-Simmons University and McMurry University. Students planning to major in Spanish may take advanced work in Spanish language or literature at either university in addition to courses at ACU.
If a student has little language background or fails to earn sufficient advanced placement credit by examination, he or she may have to take up to 12 hours of elementary and intermediate work as elective hours prior to beginning advanced-level courses.
CLEP Examination Credit
Examinations for elementary (FL_111, 112) or intermediate (FL_221, 222) French, Spanish and German foreign language credit are given by ACT Career Counseling and Testing Services. Students who have ability in languages for which the ACU Testing Services has no examination must make their own arrangements with an approved university or testing agency and have the credit transferred to ACU.
Study Abroad Expectations
All students are encouraged to participate in ACU's Study Abroad program. Classes offered at Study Abroad sites vary depending on the site. Academic advisors can assist students in planning ahead for their Study Abroad experience and should be consulted during the freshman year.
DIALEKTOS Language Program for Less Commonly Taught Languages
Using technology/communication that shrinks distances among global contacts, ACU is able to offer less commonly taught languages through a pedagogy that combines on-line and in-class language acquisitions. Students are mentored in language pods by native speakers who, in turn, are guided by off-campus Supervising Professors and on-campus Language Coordinators. Language offerings will vary depending upon availability of native-speaker international students and ACU student demand. Students wishing to register for a language must complete the program application and interview process as found on the website for the department.
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to a program, a student must satisfy the requirements listed in the ACT/SAT Placement Information section of this catalog.
BA: SPANISH DEGREE PLAN (SPAN)
| UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS | |
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog. | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | |
FLSP 221 Intermediate Spanish I FLSP 222 Intermediate Spanish II FLSP 386 Advanced Composition (writing-intensive course) FLSP 499 Capstone Choose 21 hours from: FLSP 352 Peninsular Spanish Culture FLSP 353 Latin American Culture FLSP 385 Advanced Grammar FLSP 388 Advanced Conversation FLSP 440 Special Topic FLSP 480 Hispanic Drama FLSP 481 Hispanic Novel FLSP 482 Survey of Peninsular Literature FLSP 483 Survey of Latin American Literature FLSP 490 Spanish for Teachers Study Abroad Expectations (can be in hours above or university requirements) Bible BMIS 371 Religion in Global Contexts English ENGL 231 World Literature I ENGL 232 World Literature II Political Science POLS 227 Introduction to International Relations TOTAL 1Hours (in parenthesis) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours | 3 3 3 3 21
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| SUPPLEMENT FOR MAJOR | |
Supporting Language Intermediate proficiency in a foreign language other than major or elementary proficiency in two foreign languages other than major TOTAL |
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| ELECTIVES | |
| Minimum | 24-36 |
| TOTAL MAJOR HOURS | 72 |
| OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS | |
Minimum GPA in major Minimum GPA for graduation Minimum advanced hours Minimum total hours Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree. | 2.25 2.00 33 128 |
Teacher Certification Students interested in teaching Spanish at the high school level should choose the BA Spanish for Teacher Certification degree plan. It will meet all the requirements for language and teacher certification as specified by the Department of Teacher Education. |
SPANISH TEACHER CERTIFICATION (BA)
BA: SPANISH TEACHER CERTIFICATION DEGREE PLAN (SPNT) | |
| UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS | |
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | |
Spanish FLSP 221 Intermediate Spanish I FLSP 222 Intermediate Spanish II FLSP 352 Peninsular Spanish Culture FLSP 353 Latin American Culture FLSP 385 Advanced Grammar FLSP 386 Advanced Spanish Composition FLSP 490 Spanish for Teachers FLSP 491 Oral Proficiency for Educators FLSP 499 Capstone Choose 2 courses from: FLSP 388 Advanced Conversation FLSP 480 Hispanic Drama FLSP 481 Hispanic Novel FLSP 482 Survey of Peninsular Literature FLSP 483 Survey of Latin American Literature Study Abroad Expectations (can be in hours above or university requirements) TOTAL Sophomore Literature ENGL 231 World Literature I ENGL 232 World Literature II TOTAL Professional Education Requirements EACH 363 Early Language and Literacy EDUC 211 Education Foundations and Multicultural Perspectives EDUC 221 Educational Psychology EDUC 412 Secondary Curriculum and Media and EDUC 432 Secondary Management and Methods EDUC 490 Student Teaching READ 322 Reading in Secondary Content Areas SPED 371 Teaching Students with Special Needs (writing-intensive course) TOTAL ¹Hours (in parentheses) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours | 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
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| ELECTIVES | |
| Minimum | 12 |
| TOTAL MAJOR HOURS | 72 |
| CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION | |
In accordance with Texas state law, the ACU Teacher Education Program has established the following criteria for admission to Teacher Education. Before taking more than 6 hours EDUC a student must first be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, a student must:
English Language Proficiency Requirement for International Students: International students with primary languages other than English must demonstrate English language proficiency by the following: Obtain an official TOEFL score of at least 600 (computer-based score of 250, iBT of 100). Any exemptions or modification to the above requirements due to special circumstances must be requested through the chair of the Department of Teacher Education. All requests will be reviewed and must be approved by the Teacher Education Admissions and Review Committee. In addition, admission to teacher education is not the final step in the process. In order to remain in the program the prospective teacher must continue to meet the GPA requirement (2.75). Approval to take Education Block classes (411/412 and 431/432) and to enroll in student teaching must be obtained from the Teacher Education Admissions and Review Committee before enrolling in those classes. Additional requirements for maintaining program admission status:
Note: A candidate who does not have an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher may be conditionally admitted to the program if all other admissions criteria are met and if all of the following are true:
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| OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS | |
Minimum GPA for graduation Minimum advanced hours Minimum total hours Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree. | 2.75 33 128 |
Minor in a Foreign Language: Spanish
| MINOR: FOREIGN LANGUAGE – SPANISH (SPAN) | |
Spanish FLSP 221 Intermediate Spanish I FLSP 222 Intermediate Spanish II Choose from: FLSP 300-499 TOTAL |
3 3 12 18 |
Minor in a Foreign Language: French
| MINOR: FOREIGN LANGUAGE – FRENCH (FREN) | |
FLSP 221/222 Intermediate French FLFR 352 Introduction to French Culture FLFR 386 French Composition and Conversation FLFR 481 Medieval and Renaissance French Literature FLFR 484 Twentieth-Century French Literature TOTAL |
3 3 3 3 3 18 |
Foreign Language for Native Speakers of Other Languages
A special provision exists for the satisfaction of foreign language requirements (under the university
requirements) by students for whom English is a second language. Students seeking to fulfill the foreign
language requirements by the alternative means listed below must (if requested to do so) be able to
demonstrate to the chair of the Department of Language and Literature native (L1) proficiency in a language other
than English (not a dialect of English). The student's native language need not be one of those offered by the
Department of Language and Literature.
University Requirements
The requirement for "Foreign Language - 2 high school units or 6 hours" will be satisfied upon successful
completion of the university requirement for "English - composition: ENGL 111 or equivalent (3) and Literature
(3)" for students who qualify as non-native speakers of English (see above).
Bachelor of Arts Degree
For all Bachelor of Arts degree programs having a requirement for "foreign language - sophomore level - 6
hours," that requirement will be satisfied upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts requirement for English -
composition: ENGL 112 (3) and a second Literature course (3) for students who qualify as non-native
speakers of English (see above).
Under this special provision, college credit will be granted for the English courses, but not for any ESL
(English as a Second Language) course. Students will still need to complete the prescribed number of hours
for particular degree programs (usually this will mean that a Bachelor of Arts degree student will need an
additional 12 hours of electives to replace the 12 hours of foreign language that were satisfied by the alternative
means outlined above).
Institute of Intensive English (IIE) The Institute of Intensive English (IIE) provides semester-long English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at the low-intermediate, high-intermediate and advanced levels. The IIE curriculum is designed to prepare students for ACU credit courses and consists of grammar, reading, composition and oral/aural communication courses at each of the three levels (except that the oral/aural communication course is omitted at the Advanced level). The low-intermediate and high-intermediate blocks consist of 20 class hours per week (the summer schedule is slightly more intensive). The advanced ESL block consists of 15 class hours per week plus enrollment in one regular or audit class. ESL students must enroll in all courses included in their assigned block of courses (one of the three levels listed) according to incoming ESL placement exam results at ACU or incoming TOEFL scores. Students advance from their initial block by achieving passing grades in all courses of that block. Students earning a failing grade in even a single course of a given block must repeat that entire block. Permission to enroll in full-time developmental and regular credit courses is granted upon successful completion of the advanced ESL block. A particular TOEFL score is not required for ESL students who move from the ESL block into undergraduate courses upon completion of the advanced level. However, students wishing to enter graduate work must meet additional Graduate School requirements, including a minimum TOEFL score of 550, or computer-based score of 213. Course Descriptions ESL course offerings include the following groupings: · Low-Intermediate ESL Block: FLEN 021, 023, 027, 029. · High-Intermediate ESL Block: FLEN 031, 033, 037, 039. · Advanced ESL Block: FLEN 041, 047, 049. NOTE: Courses numbered 000-099 do not count toward the minimum hours required for a bachelor’s degree, nor do they affect the cumulative GPA. Course Descriptions Please see the Course Descriptions section of this catalog. Courses offered by the Department of Language and Literature include those with the following designations: FLFR, FLGE, FLLA, FLSP, INTS. NOTE: All first-year foreign language classes require a lab. Any first-year foreign language (FL__ 111, 112) may be used to fulfill admissions deficiency requirements. |
