DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
David Hanson, Department Head
The Department of English at Southeastern Louisiana University fosters students' abilities
to think analytically and creatively, write clearly and cogently, and integrate critical
judgment with imagination in reading texts. The Department's tradition of concern
for the individual student sustains a strong sense of intellectual community, diversity
and vitality. To round out its commitment to education that is both engaged with the
world and personally rewarding, the Department sponsors cultural events, serves external
communities, and promotes global awareness. English faculty teach courses in basic
composition and literature supporting the University's general education core, and
undergraduate and graduate courses in literary studies, composition, creative writing,
professional writing, publishing studies, pedagogy, and linguistics. All curricula
are designed to provide humanistic education that prepares students for graduate study
and develops their practical skills for professions, including education, law, professional
writing, and the arts. For graduation, the Department requires a minimum of 120 semester
hours properly distributed among the various disciplines of the University.
Candidates for the bachelor's degree in English must earn, at Southeastern, at least
half of the semester hours required in the major field.
Placement in English
Placement of entering freshmen in English courses is based on the English score and
the Composite score on the American College Test. (See American College Test in this
catalog.) Students are not permitted to register for English until these scores are
on file in the Office of Testing.
The American College Test is not used as an entrance examination. Rather, it is used
as a means of determining the degree of preparation in English. The placement procedure,
outlined below, ensures (1) that each entering freshman will begin his/her study of
English at the highest level for which he/she is prepared at the time he/she enters
Southeastern, and (2) that each one who is assigned placement in English will automatically
receive credit for the prerequisite course or courses.
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- English 100: ACT English score of 16-17 (must be taken concurrently with English 101or 102). Credit
for English 100 does not count toward graduation. The final course grade will be Pass
(P) or Unsatisfactory (U).
- English 101: ACT English score of 18 or higher.
- English 102: ACT English score of 29 or higher. Credit for English 101 with grade "P" upon successful
completion of English 102.
- English 101H (Honors): Minimum ACT Composite score of 24 or minimum ACT English score of 24. Credit for
English 101H in lieu of English 101.
- English 102H (Honors): A minimum grade of “C” in ENGL 101H or demonstration of superior ability in ENGL
101 or credit for ENGL 101 plus a minimum ACT Composite score of 24 or a minimum ACT
English score of 29. Credit for English 102H in lieu of ENGL 102.
- English 200-300-level courses: A minimum combined ACT English and Composite score of 65 AND an advanced-standing
examination (a composition administered and evaluated by the Department of English).
Credit for English 101 and 102 with grade "P" upon successful completion of English
210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, or 322.
Majors
The major in English consists of forty-two approved semester hours.
Honors Diploma in the Discipline
For information on earning Sophomore Honors Distinction, Senior Honors Distinction, or the Honors Diploma, please consult The University Honors Program
section of this catalog, the Director of the Honors Program, and/or your Department
Head.
Minors
The Department of English offers minors in English, Creative Writing, Professional
Writing, and Gender Studies that consist of 18 hours, and an Interdisciplinary Minor
in Publishing that consists of 21 hours. They include the following course requirements:
1. Minor in English
| Courses from two of the following: |
| 230/351/352/; 231/301/303; 232/395/396; 300; 210H; 291H; 292H; 312/413/414 |
6 hours |
| ENGL Electives (300-400)1 |
12 hours |
1Three hours must be in modern or contemporary literature, as approved by the Department
Head.
2. Minor in Creative Writing
| ENGL 371 |
3 hours |
| ENGL 372 |
3 hours |
| ENGL 482 or 483 |
3 hours |
| 300/400 level courses1 |
6 hours |
| Elective 300/400 level courses in English or Independent Study |
3 hours |
1Three hours must be in modern or contemporary literature, as approved by the Department
Head.
3. Minor in Professional Writing
| ENGL 322 |
3 hours |
| ENGL 448 |
3 hours |
| ENGL 492, 493, 494, or 495 |
3 hours |
| Document Design1 Elective
|
3 hours |
| International Perspectives1 Elective
|
3 hours |
| Discourse of the Professions1 Elective
|
3 hours |
1Cross-disciplinary electives are subject to approval by the Professional Writing coordinator.
See English Department for a list of approved classes.
4. Minor in Gender Studies
| ENGL 429 |
3 hours |
| HIST 468 or 469 |
3 hours |
| SOC 215, 222, or 354 |
3 hours |
| COMM 475 |
3 hours |
| Electives1
|
6 hours |
1Subject to the approval of the Department of English, independent study or special
topic course from any department may be used in this minor if a substantial amount
of the course or of the student's research focuses on gender issues.
5. Interdisciplinary Minor in Publishing
| ENGL 309 |
3 hours |
| One course each from the following core areas of publishing: |
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| Writing: ENGL 321, 322, or 447; COMM 151 or 430 |
3 hours |
| Editing: English 492 or Communication 341 |
3 hours |
| Visual Culture: ENGL 449 or 486; or COMM 376; or CMPS 333 |
3 hours |
| Print Publishing: ENGL 493; or COMM 321; or ART 361 |
3 hours |
| Online Publishing: ENGL 494; COMM 417 or 419; or ART 459 |
3 hours |
| Elective1 |
3 hours |
1To be decided from any of the above courses not already fulfilling a component requirement
or from an internship course in the student's major to serve as a publishing internship
(ENGL 495; COMM 459; ART 466; or CMPS 400.)
