English

• Faculty and Staff
• English Student Learning Outcomes
• English Major Requirements
• English - Secondary Education Student Learning Outcomes
• English - Secondary Education Major Requirements
• English Minor Requirements
• English Minor - Secondary Education Requirements (EA-A, grades 4 - 12)
• Broad Field Language Arts Secondary Education Major Student Learning Outcomes
• Broad Field Language Arts Secondary Education Major

Faculty and Staff

Stacy Amo, Senior Lecturer
Hilary Fezzey, Associate Professor
Raychel Reiff, Professor
Nicholas Sloboda, Professor

English Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of major texts and traditions of language and literatures in English, including cultural and historical contexts in English literature.
2. Analyze and interpret literary texts in a thoughtful manner.
3. Demonstrate the ability to express the present critical interpretations of literature in clear and effective manners.
4. Learn to read literary texts closely, with focused attention to language, content, and form.

English Major Requirements

36 total credits(including the University Studies literature requirement)

Required courses for the Bachelor of Arts degree:

Category 1: British Literature Survey Required Courses (3 credits required):

Category 2: American Literature Survey Required Courses (3 credits required):

Category 3: British/American Literature Survey Elective Courses (3 credits required):

Category 4: The Literary Tradition and Genre Required Courses (24 credits required):

Category 5: Shakespeare Required Course (3 credits required):

Category 6: Senior Capstone Experience Required Course (1 course required):

(Note: ENGED courses do not count toward the liberal arts English major.)

Note: Each course can fulfill only one requirement.

World language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree: See the Degree Requirements section of this catalog for information.

English - Secondary Education Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of major texts and traditions of language and literatures in English, including cultural and historical contexts in English literature.
2. Analyze and interpret literary texts in a thoughtful manner.
3. Demonstrate the ability to express and present critical interpretations of literature in clear and effective manners.
4. Learn to read literary texts closely, with focused attention to language, content, and form.
5. Are prepared to support students' continued learning and expression in the English language arts (grades 4 - 12).

English - Secondary Education Major Requirements

36 total credits (including the University Studies literature requirement)

The English Secondary Education major contains a concentration in English literature and leads to eligibility for a Wisconsin teaching license at the EA-A level (grades 4-12).

*Notice: Due to pending licensure program approvals by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), program requirements are subject to change for students entering Fall 2019.  Students affected by any approved changes which occur in the 2019-2021 catalog will be formally notified by the UW-Superior Educator Preparation Program.

This major requires either a second major or a mior, plus the required teacher certification coursework.  Please see the Teacher Education section of this catalog for teacher certification requirements.

As this major leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree, the World Language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts Degree must also be fulfilled. See the Degree Requirements section of this catalog for information.

Major Requirements (36 credits--including the University Studies literature requirement)

Category 1: Foundation of Literature (12 credits required)

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Category 2: Literary Genres and Focused Studies in Literature (12 credits required; only 3 credits can be at the 200-level; at least 3 credits must be in Diversity, Global Awareness, and Global Literature)

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Category 3: English and Young Adult Literature in the Schools (6 credits)

Category 4: English Grammar, History, and Composition (6 credits)

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English Minor Requirements

21 total credits (including the University Studies literature requirement)

Category 1: British Literature Survey Required Course (3 credits required):

Category 2: American Literature Survey Required Course (3 credits required):

Category 3: Literary Genres and Focused Studies in Literature (15 credits required in English courses numbered 200 or above, with at least 12 credits in courses numbered 300 or above.

Note: ENGED courses do not count towards the Liberal Arts English Minor.

Note: Each course can fulfill only one requirement.

English Minor - Secondary Education Requirements (EA-A, grades 4 - 12)

21 total credits (including the University Studies literature requirement)

The English Secondary Education minor contains a concentration in English literature and leads to eligibility for a Wisconsin license at the EA-A level (grades 4-12).  This minor must be taken with an additional EA-A grades 4-12 teaching major.  Please see the Teacher Education section of this catalog for additional licensure requirements.

*Notice: Due to pending licensure program approvals by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), program requirements are subject to change for students entering Fall 2019.  Students affected by any approved changes which occur in the 2019-2021 catalog will be formally notified by the UW-Superior Educator Preparation Program.

Category 1: Teaching Methods Required Course (3 credits required):

Category 2: British Literature Survey Required Course (3 credits required):

Category 3: American Literature Survey Required Course (3 credits required):

Category 4: Language Required Course (3 credits required):

Category 5: Writing and Literacy Required Course (3 credits required):

Category 6: Literary Genres and Focused Studies in Literature (6 credits in ENGL courses at the 300-level or above):

Note: Each course can fulfill only one requirement.

Broad Field Language Arts Secondary Education Major Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of major texts and traditions of language and literatures in English, including cultural and historical contexts in English literature.
2. Analyze and interpret texts (presented in multiple genres and media formats) in a thoughtful manner.
3. Demonstrate the ability to express and present critical thinking and interpretations of texts in clear and effective manners.
4. Learn to read texts closely, with focused attention to language, content, purpose, and form.
5. Are prepared to support students' continued learning and expression in the English language arts (grades 4 - 12).

Broad Field Language Arts Secondary Education Major

63 credits (including the University Studies literature requirement)

Students completing the Broad Field Language Arts major and university requirements for EA-A (grades 4 - 12) teacher certification will be eligible for a Wisconsin teaching license in Broad Field Language Arts (EA-A, grades 4-12).  Please see the Teacher Education section of this catalog for additional licensure requirements.

*Notice: Due to pending licensure program approvals by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), program requirements are subject to change for students entering Fall 2019.  Students affected by any approved changes which occur in the 2019-2021 catalog will be formally notified by the UW-Superior Educator Preparation Program.

This major does not require an additional minor.

As this major leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree, the World Language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts Degree must also be fulfilled.  See the Degree Requirements section of this catalog for information.

Category 1: Foundations of Literature (12 credits required)

Two of (minimum one British and one American)

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Category 2: Diversity, Global Awareness and Global Literature (3 credits required)

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Category 3: Literature Genres and Focused Studies in Literature (24 credits required)

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Category 4: English and Young Adult Literature in the Schools (6 credits)

Category 5: Language Arts (18 credits)

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