English Studies

Program Requirements

Margaret Perrow, Program Coordinator

Britt Hall 221

541-552-6632

Professor	Emeritus Faculty
Alma Rosa Alvarez	Edwin L. Battistella
Diana Maltz	Bill Gholson
Margaret Perrow	Charlotte Hadella

Associate Professor
Merrilyne Lundahl

English faculty are dedicated to providing a well-rounded undergraduate education with a strong foundation in literature, language, writing, and critical thinking. We offer a wide range of classes in literary studies, English education, linguistics, rhetoric, and writing. Class sizes are small, allowing faculty to work closely with students. In addition to the English major and minor, we offer mulitple certificates that make a practical addition to any major.

All our courses focus on the delights and difficulties of reading, writing, and interpreting texts of various types. The English Program’s commitment to diversity is reflected in our course offerings.

The English Major

The English major is flexible to match students’ needs, and concludes with a senior capstone project requiring independent study guided by a faculty mentor. Our graduates successfully pursue careers in a wide range of fields including teaching, law, editing and publishing, copywriting, technical writing, marketing, non-profit management, journalism, grant-writing, fundraising, web design and content development. Professors in the English Program partner with you to create a plan that will best meet your goals in any field that requires strong critical thinking and communication skills.

Students interested in pursuing a major in English should meet with Student Success Coordinator Mary Patridge (patridgm1@sou.edu) to be assigned a major advisor.

To take 300-level courses in the major, students must complete two lower-division English courses (as described below), have sophomore standing or above, and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA in English coursework. To take 400-level literature courses in the major, students must pass ENG 301 with a C- or better.

Certificates

Students from any major (including English majors) may earn certificates in English, tailored to their interests and career goals. Students should meet with Student Success Coordinator Mary Patridge (patridgm1@sou.edu) or the coordinator of the English Program, Dr. Margaret Perrow (perrowm@sou.edu) to learn more about certificates, and to be assigned a certificate advisor for any of the certificates listed below. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in certificate coursework, and earn a grade of C- or better in ENG 301 if applicable. We offer:

The English Minor

Students interested in pursuing a minor in English should meet with Student Success Coordinator Mary Patridge (patridgm1@sou.edu) and English Program coordinator Margaret Perrow (perrowm@sou.edu), to be assigned a minor advisor. Students must meet all applicable requirements listed in the Minors section of this catalog. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in minor coursework, and earn a grade of C- or better in ENG 301 .

Combining Majors, Certificates, and Minors

English majors are eligible to earn any of the certificates offered by the English Program, as well as any other majors, minors, certificates, or badges offered by any program on campus without restriction. Some courses may simultaneously meet a requirement of the English major and a requirement of the additional credential. Examples include:

• Certificate in Literary Studies

• Certificate in Writing and Rhetoric

• Certificate in Foundations of Teaching English Language Arts

• TESOL certificate

• Professional Writing badge

• Minor in Rhetoric and Reason

• Minor in Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies

• Minor or certificate in Native American Studies

• Minor in Creative Writing

• Minor in Ethnic and Racial Studies

Talk to your English major, minor, and/or certificate advisor when planning to add an additional credential to your academic plan, to determine which courses may meet the requirements of more than one program.

Teacher Licensing

Students who would like to teach English at the middle school or high school level in Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor’s degree in English before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the program coordinator for an appropriate advisor and the School of Education regarding admission requirements for the MAT program.

Students must prepare in advance to increase their chances of acceptance into this competitive program. This includes completing the Certificate in Foundations of Teaching English Language Arts (or equivalent). Practicums, internships, and volunteer experiences working with children and adolescents prior to application to the MAT program are also required.

Program Requirements

Programs

Major

English, BA

Certificates

Minor

English Minor

Courses

English

Before enrolling in 300-level English courses, English majors must complete two lower-division ENG courses and WR 123 (or equivalent) as described in Program Requirements. ENG 301 (with a grade of C- or better) is a prerequisite for 400-level literature courses. Exceptions require instructor permission.

A combined maximum of 8 credit hours of ENG 405 , ENG 407 , and ENG 409 may be applied to the major. Graduate students registering for 500-level courses require the stated prerequisites, their equivalents, or instructor permission.

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