English (B.A.)
College of Arts and SciencesDepartment of Language and Literature
Website: https://www.fgcu.edu/cas/departments/langlit/engba/
(239) 590-7196Students in the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English program develop advanced skills in critical thinking and effective communication as they interpret and apply ideas from literature and culture to understanding contemporary issues, analyze the role of language in daily life, cultivate global and inter-cultural knowledge, and explore a range of theoretical stances from traditional literary study to contemporary emerging theoretical approaches. The major offers the flexibility for students to pursue an internship and/or a minor in order to deepen their knowledge of a specific topic and enhance their readiness for a career after graduation. Graduates become teachers, writers, editors, doctors, entrepreneurs, lawyers, researchers, community leaders, deep thinkers, avid readers, skilled writers, and engaged citizens.
Concentrations
- Literary and Cultural Studies Concentration
- Creative Writing Concentration
Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements
- Attend an orientation session.
- Sign an Advising Agreement document.
In addition to the program requirements, students must:
- Complete a minimum of 120 credits.
- Complete a minimum of 42 of the 120 credits at the upper division (3000-4999 level).
- Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework attempted at FGCU.
- Satisfy the College-Level Skills and foreign language entrance requirements.
- Satisfy the Service-Learning requirement.
- Satisfy the Civic Literacy requirement.
- Satisfy the residency requirement: 30 of the last 60 credits must be completed at FGCU.
- Complete the summer course enrollment requirement.
- Submit an Application for Graduation by the deadline listed in the FGCU Academic Calendar.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FGCU General Education Program | ||
| To prevent or minimize excess hours, select general education courses that satisfy common prerequisite requirements for your intended major. | ||
| Common Prerequisites | ||
| A minimum grade of C is required in each course | ||
| ENC 1101 | Composition I (Acceptable Substitute: ENCX101 or ENCX000-X999) | 3 |
| ENC 1102 | Composition II (Acceptable Substitute: ENCX102 or ENCX000-X999) | 3 |
| Required Courses in the Major | (12 credits) | |
| A minimum grade of C is required in each course | ||
| ENG 3014 | Methods of Lit & Cult Studies | 3 |
| ENG 4930 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Complete the language requirement (minimum 6 credits): | ||
| All students majoring in English are required to demonstrate basic conversational and reading proficiency equivalent to one year (two semesters) of college instruction in a modern language other than English or reading proficiency in a classical language before graduating. Standardized examination (AP, IB, CLEP) may be used to meet the requirement. | ||
| Restricted Electives in the Major | (15 credits) | |
| A minimum grade of C is required in each course | ||
| Complete 3 credits in junior level readings courses (3000-3999 level courses with AML, CRW, ENG, ENL, and LIT prefixes, excluding ENG 3014) 1 | ||
| Complete 3 credits in senior level seminars (4000-4999 level courses with AML, CRW, ENG, ENL, and LIT prefixes, excluding ENG 4930) 1 | ||
| Complete 3 credits in United States Literature and Culture (AML) 1 | ||
| Complete 3 credits in British Literature and Culture (ENL) 1 | ||
| Complete 3 credits in Literatures and Cultures (LIT) 1 | ||
| Complete 3 credits in pre-1800 literature 1 | ||
| Complete 3 credits in post-1800 literature 1 | ||
| Pre-1800 literature | ||
| AML 3213 | Early American Lit & Culture | 3 |
| AML 4210 | Topics in Amer Lit pre-1800 | 3 |
| ENL 3014 | Studies in Early British Lit | 3 |
| ENL 3220 | Renaissance Lit/Culture | 3 |
| ENL 3230 | Restoration & 18th Century Lit | 3 |
| ENL 3240 | Romantic Lit & Culture | 3 |
| ENL 4112 | 18th Century British Novel | 3 |
| ENL 4293 | Topics in Brit Lit to 1800 | 3 |
| ENL 4338 | Shakespeare & Eliz Culture | 3 |
| LIT 3107 | World Literature pre-1800 | 3 |
| LIT 3662 | Lit of Conquest & Exploration | 3 |
| LIT 3831 | Asia in World Lit pre-1800 | 3 |
| LIT 4104 | Literary Studies pre-1800 | 3 |
| Post-1800 literature | ||
| AML 3154 | Poetry of U.S. Lit & Cult | 3 |
| AML 3175 | Drama of U.S. Lit & Culture | 3 |
| AML 3220 | 19th Cent US Lit & Culture | 3 |
| AML 3242 | 20th Cent US Lit & Culture | 3 |
| AML 3630 | Latino Literature and Culture | 3 |
| AML 3682 | Intro to American Ethnic Lit | 3 |
| AML 3685 | Studies in American Ethnic Lit | 3 |
| AML 4111 | US Novels of the 19th Century | 3 |
| AML 4121 | US Novels of the 20th Century | 3 |
| AML 4261 | Literature of the South | 3 |
| AML 4604 | Seminar in African-Amer Lit | 3 |
| AML 4703 | The Immigrant Exp in Lit of US | 3 |
| AML 4930 | Topics in Am Lit post-1800 | 3 |
| ENG 3112 | Literary Approaches to Film | 3 |
| ENG 4114 | Film Adaptation | 3 |
| ENL 3023 | Studies in Later British Lit | 3 |
| ENL 3251 | Victorian Lit & Culture | 3 |
| ENL 3270 | 20th Cent British Lit &Culture | 3 |
| ENL 4122 | British Novels of 19th Cent | 3 |
| ENL 4132 | British Novels of 20th Cent | 3 |
| ENL 4294 | Topics in Brit Lit post-1800 | 3 |
| FRT 3140 | Francophone Masterworks | 3 |
| GET 3527 | German Film in Translation | 3 |
| LIT 3093 | Contemporary Lit & Culture | 3 |
| LIT 3144 | Modern European Novel | 3 |
| LIT 3191 | World Literature post-1800 | 3 |
| LIT 3233 | Postcolonial Approaches to Lit | 3 |
| LIT 3301 | Cultural Studies/Popular Arts | 3 |
| LIT 3381 | Literature of Women of Color | 3 |
| LIT 3400 | Interdisciplinary Topics | 3 |
| LIT 4061 | Comparative Literature | 3 |
| LIT 4192 | Caribbean Literature | 3 |
| LIT 4208 | Lit and Crit of the Body | 3 |
| LIT 4213 | Literary Theory | 3 |
| LIT 4353 | Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| LIT 4355 | African & Diaspora Literature | 3 |
| LIT 4434 | Environmental Literature | 3 |
| LIT 4493 | Politics and Literature | 3 |
| LIT 4664 | Literature of the Americas | 3 |
| LIT 4853 | Topics in Cultural Critique | 3 |
| LIT 4930 | Sel Topics in Lit Studies | 3 |
| LIT 4934 | Advanced Topics in Crit Theory | 3 |
| SPT 3100 | Spanish Literary Masterpieces | 3 |
| SPT 3532 | Hispanic Cinema | 3 |
| SPW 3100 | Survey of Spanish Literature | 3 |
| SPW 3130 | Latin American Literature | 3 |
| Students may choose at most six credits of the following to satisfy Restricted Electives: | ||
| CRW 3053 | Writing Theory & Practice | 3 |
| CRW 3111 | Narrative Techniques | 3 |
| CRW 3311 | Poetic Techniques | 3 |
| CRW 4120 | Advanced Fiction Writing | 3 |
| CRW 4906 | Independent Study | 3 |
| CRW 4930 | Spec Topics - Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENC 3250 | Professional Writing | 3 |
| ENC 3404 | Advanced Writing and Editing | 3 |
| ENG 4906 | Individual Research | 1-4 |
| ENG 4940 | English Internship | 1-6 |
| FRT 3140 | Francophone Masterworks | 3 |
| SPT 3100 | Spanish Literary Masterpieces | 3 |
| SPT 3532 | Hispanic Cinema | 3 |
| SPW 3100 | Survey of Spanish Literature | 3 |
| SPW 3130 | Latin American Literature | 3 |
| Concentrations | (15 credits) | |
| A minimum grade of C is required in each course | ||
| Complete one of the following options: | ||
| Literary and Cultural Studies Concentration | ||
| Complete 6 credits in junior level readings courses (3000-3999 level courses with AML, CRW, ENG, ENL, and LIT prefixes, excluding ENG 3014) 2 | ||
| Complete 6 credits in senior level seminars (4000-4999 level courses with AML, CRW, ENG, ENL, and LIT prefixes, excluding ENG 4930) 2 | ||
| Complete 3 credits in United States Literature and Culture (AML) 2 | ||
| Complete 3 credits in British Literature and Culture (ENL) 2 | ||
| Complete 3 credits in Literatures and Cultures (LIT, FRT, SPT, SPW, GET) 2 | ||
| Complete 3 credits in pre-1800 literature 2 | ||
| Complete 3 credits in post-1800 literature 2 | ||
| Creative Writing Concentration | ||
| Complete one of the following: | ||
| CRW 2001 | Intro to Creative Writing | 3 |
| CRW 2732 | Introduction to Nature Writing | 3 |
| Complete 12 credits of the following: | ||
| CRW 3053 | Writing Theory & Practice | 3 |
| CRW 3111 | Narrative Techniques | 3 |
| CRW 3212 | Creative Non-Fiction | 3 |
| CRW 3311 | Poetic Techniques | 3 |
| CRW 4113 | Flash Fiction | 3 |
| CRW 4120 | Advanced Fiction Writing | 3 |
| CRW 4123 | Speculative Fiction | 3 |
| CRW 4223 | Memoir Writing | 3 |
| CRW 4320 | Advanced Poetry Writing | 3 |
| CRW 4906 | Independent Study | 3 |
| CRW 4930 | Spec Topics - Creative Writing | 3 |
| Sustainability Course Graduation Requirement | (3 credits) | |
| Select at least 3 credits in sustainability coursework (SCGR Attribute) | ||
| Additional Electives | ||
| As needed to reach total credits required for the degree | ||
- 1
Courses will satisfy more than one requirement in the major
- 2
Courses will satisfy more than one requirement in the concentration
Total Credits Required: 120
Literary and Cultural Studies Concentration
| Course | Additional Notes | Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Year 1 | ||
| ENC 1101 Composition I | Fa, Sp, Su | |
| MGF 1130 Thinking Mathematically | Fa, Sp, Su | |
| AMH 2010 U.S. History to 1877 or AMH 2020 U.S. History Since 1877 or POS 2041 American National Government | Satisfies Civic Literacy, and State Core Social Sciences; Pass Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) to complete statewide requirement | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Humanities State Core Requirement; Select one: ARH 2000 or HUM 1020 or LIT 2000 or MUL 2010 or PHI 1010 or THE 2000; LIT 2000 Intro to Literature strongly recommended | Fa, Sp, Su |
| Spring Year 1 | ||
| ENC 1102 Composition II | Fa, Sp, Su | |
| STA 1013 Statistics Through Examples | Fa, Sp, Su | |
| XXX XXXX | Natural Science State Core Requirement; Recommended courses: AST 2002C or BSC 1005 or CHM 1020 or ESC 1000C or EVR 1001C or PHY 2020 or OCE 1001C | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Humanities General Education Course; AML 2010 or AML 2020 or ENL 2012 or ENL 2022 or LIT 2110 or LIT 2120 strongly recommended | Fa, Sp, Su |
| Fall Year 2 | ||
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Foreign Language; Proficiency equivalent to one year (6-8 credits) of college instruction in a foreign language. Standardized examination (AP, IB, CLEP) may be used to meet the requirement. | Fa, Sp |
| XXX XXXX | Social Science General Education Course | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Natural Sciences General Education Course | Fa, Sp, Su |
| Spring Year 2 | ||
| XXX XXXX | Social Science or Natural Science General Education Course | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Foreign Language; Proficiency equivalent to one year (6-8 credits) of college instruction in a foreign language. Standardized examination (AP, IB, CLEP) may be used to meet the requirement. | Fa, Sp |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| Fall Year 3 | ||
| ENG 3014 Methods of Lit & Cult Studies | Note: ENG 3014 may be taken in Year 2 | Fa, Sp |
| XXX 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Restricted Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Restricted Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Restricted Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| Spring Year 3 | ||
| XXX 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Restricted Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Restricted Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Restricted Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| LIT 2430 Intro to Environmental Lit | Recommended course to satisfy SCGR attribute | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| Fall Year 4 | ||
| XXX 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Restricted Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Restricted Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| Spring Year 4 | ||
| ENG 4930 Senior Seminar | Fa, Sp | |
| XXX 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Restricted Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Restricted Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| Total Credits for Degree: 120 | ||
Creative Writing Concentration
| Course | Additional Notes | Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Year 1 | ||
| ENC 1101 Composition I | Fa, Sp, Su | |
| MGF 1130 Thinking Mathematically | Fa, Sp, Su | |
| AMH 2010 U.S. History to 1877 or AMH 2020 U.S. History Since 1877 or POS 2041 American National Government | Satisfies Civic Literacy, and State Core Social Sciences; Pass Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) to complete statewide requirement | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp |
| XXX XXXX | Humanities State Core Requirement; Select one: ARH 2000 or HUM 1020 or LIT 2000 or MUL 2010 or PHI 1010 or THE 2000; LIT 2000 Intro to Literature strongly recommended | Fa, Sp |
| Spring Year 1 | ||
| ENC 1102 Composition II | Fa, Sp, Su | |
| STA 1013 Statistics Through Examples | Fa, Sp, Su | |
| XXX XXXX | Natural Science State Core Requirement; Recommended courses: AST 2002C or BSC 1005 or CHM 1020 or ESC 1000C or EVR 1001C or PHY 2020 or OCE 1001C | Fa, Sp, Su |
| CRW 2XXX | Introduction to Creative Writing or Introduction to Nature Writing | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Humanities General Education Course; AML 2010 or AML 2020 or ENL 2012 or ENL 2022 or LIT 2110 or LIT 2120 strongly recommended | Fa, Sp |
| Fall Year 2 | ||
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Foreign Language | Fa, Sp |
| XXX XXXX | Social Science General Education Course | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Natural Sciences General Education Course | Fa, Sp, Su |
| Spring Year 2 | ||
| XXX XXXX | Social Science or Natural Science General Education Course | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Foreign Language; Note: Proficiency equivalent to one year (6-8 credits) of college instruction in a foreign language. Standardized examination (AP, IB, CLEP) may be used to meet the requirement. | Fa, Sp |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| Fall Year 3 | ||
| ENG 3014 Methods of Lit & Cult Studies | Note: ENG 3014 may be taken in Year 2 | Fa, Sp |
| CRW 3XXX | Restricted CRW Upper Level Elective | Fa, Sp |
| XXX 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Restricted Elective | Fa, Sp |
| XXX 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Restricted Elective | Fa, Sp |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| Spring Year 3 | ||
| CRW 3XXX/4XXX | Restricted CRW Upper Level Elective | Fa, Sp |
| XXX 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Restricted Elective | Fa, Sp |
| 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| LIT 2430 Intro to Environmental Lit | Recommended course to satisfy SCGR attribute | Fa, Sp, Su |
| Fall Year 4 | ||
| CRW 4XXX | Restricted CRW Upper Level Elective | Fa, Sp |
| XXX 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Restricted Elective | Fa, Sp |
| XXX 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Restricted Elective | Fa, Sp |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| Spring Year 4 | ||
| ENG 4930 Senior Seminar | Fa, Sp | |
| CRW 4XXX | Restricted CRW Upper Level Elective | Fa, Sp |
| XXX 3XXX/4XXX | Upper Level Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| XXX XXXX | Free Elective | Fa, Sp, Su |
| Total Credits for Degree: 120 | ||
Combined Program
The combined bachelor's-master's program in English is an accelerated program designed specifically for students who have displayed academic excellence as undergraduate English majors. This program will allow students to move more efficiently through two degrees and thereby jump-start professional development. Graduates from this program will be well prepared to pursue a Ph.D. in English or a related field; to seek a teaching position at the post-secondary level; or to pursue any number of careers that require writing, editing, or research skills.
Combined Program Admission Requirements
- Completion of 75-90 undergraduate credits toward the B.A. English.
- Overall GPA (transfer and FGCU credits) of at least 3.2.
- GPA in the major of at least 3.5 (this includes all 3000 and 4000-level courses with the AML, ENL, LIT, ENG, ENC, or CRW prefixes).
- At least 18 credits of 3000- and 4000-level courses in English, including ENG 3014 Methods of Lit & Cult Studies, completed or in process.
- Writing sample of 8-10 double-spaced pages of literary analysis, preferably including research.
- Personal statement of 2-3 double-spaced pages about career and personal goals connected with pursuing graduate work in English. This statement should explain the motivation for pursuing a Master's degree at FGCU, goals connected with pursuing this degree, and the intended focus of graduate studies.
- Names and email addresses of two recommenders at FGCU to support the application.
- Minimum score of 153 on the Verbal Reasoning portion of the GRE.
- Minimum score of 3.5 on the Analytical Writing portion of the GRE.
Candidates for the combined program will apply during the junior year. Application materials (see above) except the GRE scores are submitted to the English M.A. Coordinator. The GRE scores are submitted to Graduate Studies. The English M.A. Coordinator will inform Graduate Studies of candidates, and Graduate Studies will forward GRE scores to the English M.A. Coordinator.
Combined Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements
- 12 credits will be double counted for the bachelor's and the master's program. These credits will substitute for free electives in the bachelor's program. The double-counted graduate courses will also count as Honors courses for students enrolled in the Honors College. Students will satisfy all other requirements for the B.A. English including general education courses, common prerequisite courses, required courses in the major, restricted electives in the major, and University Colloquium.
- Total number of credits for the combined program is 141 credits.
- A minimum grade of B is required for each graduate course to be double counted. The 12 credits to be double counted are as follows: ENG 6058 Intro to Grad Study in English (offered every Fall semester) plus 9 credits from the M.A. English program (with prior approval of English M.A. Coordinator), excluding 6910 (Directed Independent Research) designations. Students interested in becoming a teaching assistant should take ENC 6745 Seminar in CompositionPedagogy (offered every Spring). Students are encouraged to take ENG 6940 English Masters Internship.