English: The Versatile Major
Please make use of this Handbook for Students, a helpful, detailed curriculum and information guide for students and advisers.
Based on a strong general education foundation in the sciences and humanities, the undergraduate major in English is built around a core that includes courses in American, British, and World literature, as well as courses in linguistics, rhetoric, or writing practice.
They also fulfill the General Education requirements of the University and College.
Beyond the core, the student selects from the
following options:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Programs in English
Creative Writing (LCW)
This curriculum offers a background in literature and language with an emphasis on writing poetry, fiction, screenplays, and/or non-fiction. LCW graduates often go on to graduate school for an advanced degree in creative writing, such as the M.F.A. They may pursue careers in writing, teaching writing, book editing, business, and other fields. Please visit the Creative Writing Program Website at: http://english.chass.ncsu.edu/creativewriting/.
Film (LFM)
This curriculum combines the study of English literature with film studies. Students
take a minimum of 9 hours of Film Studies classes and 21 hours of Core English
classes.
For more information please see the English Major with a Film Concentration
description on the Film Studies Program website:
http://www.ncsu.edu/chass/film/undergrad/undergrad.html
Language and Literature (LAN)
This curriculum emphasizes the study of English and American literature and the English language. LAN graduates often go on to graduate school for careers in College/University Teaching or law or pursue careers in business and other fields.
Language, Writing & Rhetoric (LWR)
This program focuses on written English in its practical applications (the news media, business and industry, and the writing and publishing professions) as well as underlying rhetorical and linguistic concepts. LWR graduates often enter careers in journalism, publishing, technical writing or go on to law school or graduate school in composition and rhetoric or linguistics for careers in College/University teaching.
Teacher Education (LTN)
This curriculum provides the study of education theory and teaching methods that leads to teacher certification in English on the high-school level (grades 9-12). LTN graduates typically pursue careers in high school teaching.
World Literature (LIT)
This curriculum combines study of English and American literature with study of foreign-language literatures. LIT graduates often go on to graduate school for careers in College/University teaching or law or pursue careers in international relations, business, and other fields. Please visit the World Literature Program Website at: http://english.chass.ncsu.edu/worldlit/index.html.
All students pursuing a B.A. in English must also fulfill the CHASS Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Program in English
Literature, Language, & Science (LSN)
This curriculum provides students with a foundation in both the sciences and in language and literature. LSN graduates often go onto graduate school or to work in the sciences. All students pursuing a B.S. in English must also fulfill the CHASS Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements.
