Literature and Theory

• COM 342 Media Literacy Credits: 4
• ED 240 Young Adult Literature in Diverse Classrooms Credits: 3
• LING 310 Introduction to Linguistics Credits: 4
• LING 315 Structure of English I Credits: 4
• LIT 230 Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 4
• LIT 240 British Literature Credits: 4
• LIT 250 American Literature Credits: 4
• LIT 260 Global Literature Credits: 4
• WR 230 Introduction to Writing Studies Credits: 4
• WR 440 Writing Theory and Pedagogy Credits: 4

Choose One: Communication

• COM 321 Influence Through Argument Credits: 4
• COM 325 Intercultural Communication Credits: 4
• COM 412 Analyzing Popular Culture Credits: 4
• COM 422 Persuasion Credits: 4
• COM 432 Music and Rhetoric Credits: 4

Choose One: Linguistics

• LING 312 Language and Society Credits: 4
• LING 350 Linguistics in the Digital Age Credits: 4
• LING 370 Meaning and Context Credits: 4
• LING 450 Linguistic Analysis of Style and Genre Credits: 4
• LING 490 History of the English Language Credits: 4

Choose One: Literary History/Genre Studies

• LIT 330 Literary History Credits: 4
• LIT 340 Genre Studies Credits: 4

Upper Division Elective Credits: 12

• Additional Upper Division (300 or 400 level) coursework in WR or LIT courses

Note:

This major does not lead to a language arts degree but may lead to an education degree following the completion of the professional education core in the College of Education. Requirements for admission into education programs can be obtained from the College of Education.