B.A. English
Major Minor Teaching Endorsement
English Featured Courses
As a student in the English major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the English profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various English careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.
ENG 102
Experiences in Writing 3 credits
This course focuses on helping students develop effective processes for writing in multiple genres, including research-based academic projects and creative works. Students will learn techniques for generating ideas; giving and receiving feedback; finding, evaluating and integrating sources; adapting rhetorical strategies for audience and context; revising; and editing.
ENG 326
Poetry Writing 3 credits
A course designed to give students the opportunity to write poetry and to read poetry from a writer’s perspective. Emphasis on contemporary poetry and poets as well as student writing, discussion of theories and application of the writing process, and the workshop approach.
ENG 381
World Literature I 3 credits
A survey of significant literature from the ancient world, including Greek and Roman writers, on through the 1500s. The course identifies major themes addressed, major structural features advanced, and socio-cultural conditions which were contextual to this time frame.
ENG 366
Shakespeare 3 credits
A study of representative history plays, comedies, tragedies, and at least one problem play.
ENG 385
Psychological and Sociological Analysis of Modern Literature 3 credits
Study of the twentieth century novel. While the emphasis is on American, British and continental novelists, some opportunity exists for examination of novels from other cultures. Trends and social implications. Literary analysis and critical essays.
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English Sample Schedule of Courses
The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.
Semester 1
ENG 102
Experiences in Writing 3 cr.
GED ED
General Education 12 cr.
15 Total Credits
Semester 2
ENG 201
Introduction to Literature 3 cr.
GED ED
General Education 9 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 3
ENG 231
Studies in the English Language 3 cr.
GED ED
General Education 9 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 4
ENG 221
Intermediate Writing 3 cr.
GED ED
General Education 9 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 5
ENG 326
Poetry Writing 3 cr.
ENG 381
World Literature I 3 cr.
GED ED
General Education 6 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 6
ENG 362
British Literature I 3 cr.
ENG 366
Shakespeare 3 cr.
GED ED
General Education 3 cr.
9 Total Credits
Semester 7
ENG 341
American Literature I 3 cr.
ENG 300
Placement Seminar 1 cr.
ENG 327
Fiction Writing 3 cr.
GED ED
General Education 5 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 8
ENG 385
Psychological and Sociological Analysis of Modern Literature 3 cr.
ENG 431
English Language and Linguistics 3 cr.
ECTA 499
Capstone: Special Topics in the Study of Language 3 cr.
ENG 387
Modern and Postmodern Drama 3 cr.
GED ED
General Education 2 cr.
14 Total Credits
English Faculty
As experts in English, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom.