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Requirements

All English majors must complete the lower-division and upper-division core requirements, as well as all requirements for a concentration. All English majors must take at least one literature course from a period prior to the 18th century. Courses that meet this requirement include ENGL 222, ENGL 324, and ENGL 344. English majors must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 (3.0 for teaching concentration) or higher in all courses credited toward their major.

Please note: The core requirements for the teaching concentration vary slightly from these below for the literature and writing concentrations.

English Major (Literature and Writing Concentrations only) 42 units
Lower-Division Core Requirements 9 units
ENGL 110Freshman Writing Seminar+3
Select one of the following:
ENGL 111Introduction to Literature*3
ENGL 112Introduction to Literary Analysis*3
Select one of the following:
ENGL 222English Literature Survey to 17893
ENGL 232English Literature Survey since 17893
Upper-Division Core Requirements 15 units
ENGL 402Principles of Language3
Select one of the following:
ENGL 324World Literature to the Renaissance*3
ENGL 334World Literature since the Renaissance*3
HUM 322Humanities Seminar II: Literary Masterpieces (3 units on Azusa campus, 4 units on High Sierra campus)*3-4
Select one of the following:
ENGL 344American Literature to 1865*3
ENGL 354American Literature since 1865*3
Select one of the following:
ENGL 301Creative Writing: Fiction3
ENGL 302Creative Writing: Poetry3
ENGL 303Creative Writing: Drama and Film3
ENGL 304Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction3
Select one of the following:
ENGL 487Literary Movements^3
ENGL 488Significant Authors^3
ENGL 489Literary Topics^3
Concentration Requirements 18-49 units
All english majors must complete the core requirements as well as the requirements for one of the concentrations:

+Meets a University Skills requirement.
*Meets a General Studies core (or elective) requirement.
^In recognition of the importance of race, class, ethnicity, and gender in shaping the literary landscape of the 21st century, multicultural topics and authors are embedded in courses throughout the literature core. In addition, at least one offering of ENGL 487, ENGL 488, or ENGL 489 each year will focus on multicultural topics and authors, such as Postcolonial and Third World Literature, Significant Authors (African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, Jewish, etc.), and Images of Women in Literature. Contact the department for current course descriptions as topics vary from semester to semester.

Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.