2024-2025 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog

English Major w/a Concentration in Writing (B.A.)


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The concentration in writing combines a foundation in the study of English literature with a strong component in professional writing, grammar, editing, and criticism, along with writing poetry, short fiction, and literary nonfiction. Students will learn the history and theory of literary forms alongside the practice of writing. Because the study of writing requires extensive reading, writing students should expect in-depth study of genres and pivotal literary movements, accomplished through survey courses and electives in the English program. In the fall semester of the senior year, students will demonstrate their knowledge by writing a thesis that demonstrates their own skills writing alongside critical study of published authors.

General Education - University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits


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General Education - Distribution Areas: 27 Credits


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English Major with Writing Concentration: 44 Credits


English Electives: 8 Credits


Of the combined English and Writing electives, at least FOUR courses must be at the 300-level or above.

Complete an additional 8 credits of English or Writing courses:

General Electives: 35 Credits


Total Required Credits: 128


*ENGL 375  is repeatable up to 8 credits. If taken a second time, the second course can count as a general elective.
** ENGL 495 (Senior Seminar)  must be taken during the senior year.

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