Department of English
Main Departmental Office
Auditorium Building, 112
P.O. Box 311307
Denton, TX 76203-1307
(940) 565-2050
Fax: (940) 565-4355
Web site: www.engl.unt.edu
Undergraduate Advising Office
Auditorium Building, 114
James T. F. Tanner, Chair
Faculty
Professors Bond, Duban, Kesterson, Mitchell, Montler, Pettit, Preston, Ross, Shillingsburg,
Sims, Stevens, Tanner, Vann, Wright. Associate Professors
Baird, Cukor-Avila, Ford, Holdeman, Palmer, Parrish,
Raign, Rodman, Simpkins, Warde. Assistant Professors
Adams, Benet, Chelliah, Cooke, Lippincott,
Marks, Menzer, Perez, Peters, Upchurch, Vanhoutte.
Lecturers Mathews, Muyumba, Spencer.
Introduction
The Department of English offers courses that provide students with opportunities to develop skills
in written and oral communication; to gain knowledge of American and British literature, world literature,
and major literary types; to study the English language; and to gain experience in technical and creative
writing. All courses are open to non-majors.
The study of English language and literature not only prepares students for teaching on all levels
from elementary school to college but also equips them to assume positions of responsibility in business,
industry and government as managers and supervisors, personnel specialists, consultants, analysts, technical
writers, editors, and other important leadership roles. English is widely recognized as a foundation discipline
for many of the professions, such as law, journalism, theology, psychology and international diplomacy.
To be an English major or minor is to experience the great literature and thought of our culture and to
be prepared to enter the professional world with personal enrichment and insights into the workings of
human nature.
English Credit by Examination
- AP credit:
Incoming freshmen with scores of 3 or higher on the AP English Language and
Composition Exam will receive credit for ENGL 1310 and 1320, and those with scores of 3 or higher on the AP
English Literature and Composition Examination will receive credit for ENGL 2210 and 2220.
- CLEP: Credit for ENGL 1310 and 1320 is available via the CLEP subject test, Freshman
College Composition. ENGL 2210 and 2220 are available via the CLEP subject test in American
Literature, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature, or English Literature. Students must write the optional essay
for these examinations, which will be forwarded to the English Department for grading if the student meets
a minimum on the objective portion of the test. Final determination of credit for 0, 3 or 6 hours will be
made by the English Department.
- International Baccalaureate Credit: Students who earn a score of 5 or higher on the English A1
higher level examination will receive credit for ENGL 1310, 1320, 2210 and 2220.
Programs of Study
The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas:
- Bachelor of Arts,
- Master of Arts, and
- Doctor of Philosophy, all with a major in English; and
- concentrations under the English major in literature and in composition and language at the
undergraduate level; and
- concentrations under the English major in creative writing and technical writing at the masters level.
- Master of Arts with a major in linguistics; and
- a concentration under the linguistics major in English as a second language at the master's level.
Degree Requirements
1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements:
A minimum of 128 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree
as specified in the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements.
2. Major Requirements: Total of 36 semester hours of credit, 12 of which are ENGL 1310 or 1313,
ENGL 1320 or 1323 or 2700, and ENGL 2210-2220. (Students in University Honors take ENGL 1311-1321
and 2211-2221.)
On the advanced level, students majoring in English may choose one of the following options for
the remaining 24 hours: a concentration in literature or in composition and language. No fewer than three
4000-level courses must be included in the 24 hours.
Option 1: Concentration in Literature:
Required courses are ENGL 4430; one elective from each of the five groups; and two additional
courses from groups A, B and D.
Option 2: Concentration in Composition and Language:
Required courses are LING 3060; ENGL 3100, LING 4010 or ENGL 4170; ENGL 3140 or 4180
or LING 4020; ENGL 3150 or 4190 or LING 4040; ENGL 4100 or 4110 or 4250 or LING 4070; ENGL
4160 or 4760; any two courses from groups A, B and D.
Course Groups in English
- Group A, British Literature: ENGL 3911, 4410, 4430, 4440, 4470 and 4500.
- Group B, American Literature: ENGL 3850, 3912, 3920, 3921, 3922, 3923, 4400 and 4480.
- Group C, Linguistics: LING 3060, 4010, 4020, 4030, 4040, 4070 and 4080.
- Group D, World Literature: ENGL 3360, 3450, 3913, 4130, 4140, 4290, 4300, 4420 and 4600.
- Group E, Composition and Criticism: ENGL 3100, 3140, 3150, 4100, 4110, 4150, 4160, 4170,
4180, 4190, 4250 and 4760.
Written consent of either the undergraduate English adviser or the department chair before registration
is necessary for exceptions to group requirements.
3. Other Course Requirements: None.
4. Electives: See four-year plan.
5. Other requirements: A minimum grade of C in each is required for all English courses counting
toward the Bachelor of Arts degree in English.
Students majoring in English must contact the Undergraduate Advising Office, Auditorium
Building, Room 114, to prepare their degree plans.
Minor in English
The minor requires a total of 21 hours, including 9 advanced (ENGL 4080 does not count toward
the minor; ENGL 4900 and 4910 may count toward the minor with the written consent of the department chair).
Minor in English
(Technical Writing)
The minor requires a total of 21 semester hours, including 9 advanced hours in ENGL 4180, 4190
and 4250.
Certificate in Technical Writing
Students majoring in English may receive a certificate in technical writing from the department
by successfully completing ENGL 2700, 4180, 4190 and 4250.
Teacher Certification
Teacher certification requirements were under review by the State Board for Educator Certification
at the time this catalog went to press. Contact your undergraduate adviser and the Department of
Teacher Education and Administration for current information.
Endorsement in English as a Second Language
See the certification adviser in the College of Education for details.
The department offers degree programs leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy.
For information, consult the Graduate Catalog.
All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.
The "Course and Subject Guide," found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as
a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.
Major in English
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each
semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course
prerequisites. *See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options. ** See
Arts and Sciences degree requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3
LANG 2040, Foreign Language (intermediate)** 3
MATH (above College Algebra, except 2090)** 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3
Wellness* 3
Total 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 2210, World Literature (may be used to satisfy Humanities requirement*) 3
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies* 3
Physical Sciences** 4
Elective 3
Total 16
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL Group A 3
ENGL 4430, Shakespeare 3
HIST 2610, United States to 1865* 3
Elective 3
Laboratory Science ** 4
Total 16
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL Group E 3
LING Group C 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Total 18
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ENGL 1320, College Writing II* 3
LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate)** 3
Elective 3
Communication** 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ENGL 2220, World Literature (may be used to satisfy Literature requirement**) 3
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Physical Sciences** 4
Total 16
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ENGL Group B 3
ENGL Group D 3
HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Total 15
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ENGL Group A, B or D (4000 level) 3
ENGL Group A, B or D (4000 level) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Total 18
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses
may require prerequisites not listed. Students may wish to use opportunities for electives to complete a
minor of their choice or secondary education courses for teacher certification.