Bachelor of Arts in English
Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree
See the "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.
Elective Requirements
Completion of elective courses (beyond the requirements listed below) to reach a total of a minimum of 120 units.
General Education Requirements (49 units)
See the "General Education" requirements in the University Catalog or the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education requirements and course offerings.
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
See the "Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement" in the University Catalog.
Minor Requirements
Single field major. No minor required.
Major Requirements (33-56 units)
Students must select one of the options listed. The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree.
English Education Option (56 units)
Students who complete the following will earn a B.A. in English: English Education Option and also satisfy subject matter preparation Program in English (SMPP) requirements. The SMPP is designed for students interested in a career in teaching English at the secondary school level (grades 6-12). This program satisfies the requirements set by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for demonstrating substantive preparation in the subject matter field of English. Completion of this approved program or passing a comprehensive examination in English fulfills one part of the requirements leading to the Single Subject teaching Credential in English. Students interested in pursuing a teaching career at the secondary level should meet regularly with their departmental advisors.
All English Education option majors must complete the 41 upper division units of core requirements given below. In addition, all students must select one of the four fields of extended Studies (Communications, Literature, Teaching English as a Second Language, Theatre Arts) and complete the 15 units worth of requirements in that field. The English Education Option is a single-field major.
A. Core Requirements
1. Lower Division Core Requirements (6 units):
The following courses or their equivalent must be completed prior to taking upper division courses:
2. Upper Division Core Requirements (39 units)
a. Composition (3 units):
| ENG 457 | Advanced Composition for Teachers | 3 |
b. Language and Linguistics (6 units):
| ENG 314 | English Syntax: Traditional | 3 |
| ENG 487 | Introduction to Second-Language Learning and Teaching | 3 |
3. Literature (30 units)
a. Required Courses:
b. Select one course from the following:
| ENG 302 | English Literature to 1642 | 3 |
| ENG 303 | English Literature: 1642-1832 | 3 |
| ENG 304 | English Literature: 1832-Present | 3 |
c. Select one course from the following:
| ENG 340 | American Literature to 1865 | 3 |
| ENG 341 | American Literature: 1865-Present | 3 |
d. Select one course from the following:
| ENG 342 | African American Literature | 3 |
| ENG 345 | Latino/a Literature | 3 |
| ENG 347 | Literature of Ethnicity and Gender | 3 |
e. Select one course from the following:
| ENG 465 | Chaucer | 3 |
| ENG 476 | Individual Authors and Topics Pre-1700 | 3 |
| ENG 477 | Individual Authors and Topics Post-1700 | 3 |
B. Field Experience (2 units)
Courses
NOTE:
UNV 300 should be taken concurrently with either
ENG 485 (3) or
ENG 487 (3).
UNV 300 combines weekly meetings with 45 hours of fieldwork observation. Upon enrolling in
UNV 300, students should contact the Center for Teaching Careers immediately (310-243-2663)
C. Portfolio and Exit Interview
In the last semester, students must also complete the following requirements for assessment of subject matter competence:
Submission of a portfolio of assignments in literature, composition, language and linguistics, and from their option, and a self-reflective essay of 3-4 pp.
An interview with a panel of faculty members from the English Department. This panel will certify completion of the Subject Matter Preparation Program in English.
Additional information on assessment of subject-matter competence is available in the English Department Office.
D. Extended Studies
All English Education Option students must select one of the following four fields of Extended Studies and complete it in its entirety.
1. Communications (15 units)
2. Literature (15 units)
Required Courses (9 units):
a. Select one course from the following not previously selected to satisfy the core requirements (3 units)
| ENG 302 | English Literature to 1642 | 3 |
| ENG 303 | English Literature: 1642-1832 | 3 |
| ENG 304 | English Literature: 1832-Present | 3 |
b. Select the course from the following not previously selected to satisfy the core requirements (3 units)
| ENG 340 | American Literature to 1865 | 3 |
| ENG 341 | American Literature: 1865-Present | 3 |
3. Teaching English as a Second Language (15 units)
4. Theatre Arts (15 units)
a. Required Courses (12 units):
b. Select one course from the following (3 units):
Language and Linguistics Option (33 units)
A. Upper Division Required Courses (24 units):
B. Select three additional upper division English courses with the assistance of an advisor (9 units).
NOTE: ENG 350 may not count as an elective.
Literature Option (39 units)
A. Recommended Course:
| ENG 230 | Literature and Popular Culture | 3 |
B. Required Course (3 units):
| ENG 307 | Practice in Literary Criticism | 3 |
NOTE:
ENG 307, Practice in Literary Criticism (3), must be taken before nine units in the major are completed.
C. Required Courses (15 units):
| ENG 302 | English Literature to 1642 | 3 |
| ENG 303 | English Literature: 1642-1832 | 3 |
| ENG 304 | English Literature: 1832-Present | 3 |
| ENG 340 | American Literature to 1865 | 3 |
| ENG 341 | American Literature: 1865-Present | 3 |
D. Select one course from the following (3 units):
| ENG 342 | African American Literature | 3 |
| ENG 345 | Latino/a Literature | 3 |
| ENG 347 | Literature of Ethnicity and Gender | 3 |
E. Select one course from the following (3 units):
| ENG 314 | English Syntax: Traditional | 3 |
| ENG 315 | English Syntax: Generative-Transformational | 3 |
| ENG 413 | History of the English Language | 3 |
| ENG 414 | American English | 3 |
F. Select one course from the following (3 units):
G. Select one course from the following (3 units):
H. Required Course (3 units):
I. Select two additional upper division courses in English with the assistance of an advisor (6 units).