English, BA (RGC)

Location(s): RGC-Eagle Pass, RGC-Del Rio, RGC-Uvalde

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The undergraduate English program provides accessible and life-changing education through literature, theory, and writing courses. Its curriculum establishes a foundation of knowledge and skills then deepens students’ abilities in English studies. The English coursework is offered in either residential or remote platforms and is known for its small class sizes and pedagogical approaches.

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum: 42

University BA Requirements: 12

Free Electives: 12

Required Major Courses: 24 Credits

ENG 2322 - British Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENG 2323 - British Literature II Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 4306 - American Lit:To 1865 Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 4308 - American Literature 1865-1940 Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 3312 - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 3303 - Struc & Hist Of The Eng Lang Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 3316 - Foundations of Lit Studies Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 4300 - Portfolio Capstone Course Credit Hours: 3

Notes:

Portfolio capstone course taken in final term of English coursework.

Restricted Major Electives: 6 Credits

ENGL 3304 - Shakespeare Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 4305 - Topics in British Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 4302 - Southwestern Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 4307 - Topics in American Literature Credit Hours: 3

Notes:

Take one advanced British and one advanced American literature course.

Restricted Major Electives: 3 Credits

ENGL 3315 - World Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 3317 - World Literature II Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 4320 - International Literature Credit Hours: 3

Notes:

Take one advanced international or world literature

Restricted Major Electives: 3 Credits

ENGL 3301 - Contemporary Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 3302 - Creative Writing-Multigenre Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 3311 - Children’s & Adolescent Lit Credit Hours: 3
ENG 3320 - Creative Writing:Fiction Credit Hours: 3
ENG 3321 - Creative Writing:Poetry Credit Hours: 3
ENG 3322 - Creatve Writing:Nonfiction Credit Hours: 3
ENG 4313 - Professional Reports Credit Hours: 3

Notes:

Take one advanced literature

Minor Required: 18 Credit Hours

Students must take 18 credit hours in their chosen minor field.

Total Hours: 120

Core Curriculum: 42

University Requirements: 12

Free Electives: 12

Required Core Courses: 24

Restrictive Electives: 12

Minor: 18