The University of New Orleans - Undergraduate Studies in English

The English Major

The Undergraduate Program of the English Department offers a course of study that provides a solid foundation for rewarding careers and intellectual growth. There is no better way to prepare for the many careers requiring analytical and communication skills than to major in English. Students who love to read, write, and explore new ideas will be challenged to reach their full potential as culturally literate individuals.

By majoring in English, students gain a critical understanding of imaginative writing and develop sensitivity to the uses of language while honing the skills of analysis, research, and communication. In addition, English majors discover new worlds through the close reading and discussion of texts as well as through exploration of the cultural and social contexts in which those texts were produced. Taking a broad spectrum of courses from Shakespeare to African-American literature, students explore the diversity of the human experience and develop a broad perspective on the world. Those whose primary interest is writing have the opportunity to hone their creative or communication skills in a wide array of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and journalism courses.

An English major prepares students for further study in the Humanities as well as careers in a variety of fields ranging from law to advertising to journalism. Many students take advantage of internships to prepare them for specific careers in these areas. Study abroad programs are also available in Innsbruck, Prague, Costa Rica, Madrid, Montpelier, and Rome. Many English faculty regularly teach in these programs.

The undergraduate program, one of the strongest in the university, is intellectually challenging and academically flexible; it provides a strong general background while also offering a varied menu of elective courses. The Checklist for English Majors describes the courses required for an English major. To go over the checklist with an advisor or to discuss an area of concentration, make an appointment with the Undergraduate Coordinator . A list of course descriptions for the current semester is also available.

The English faculty is dedicated to providing a traditional Liberal Arts experience and serving the practical needs of its students and, in turn, the metropolitan community. They have won University Teaching Awards in fourteen of the last seventeen years and are dedicated to scholarship and creative projects that enhance their teaching. In addition, many have won major awards and grants for their research and have achieved national and international recognition in their fields.

The English Minor

To receive a minor in English, students must complete eighteen hours in English or Journalism tailored to their needs as approved by the Coordinator of Undergraduate English. Students will get the most out of their minor if they focus their coursework on a particular subject, such as British literature, American literature, African-American literature, creative writing, journalism, or rhetoric and composition. The Undergraduate Coordinator can advise students about which courses will best meet their needs.

Six hours must be English literature courses numbered 2000 or above.
Twelve additional hours must be English or Journalism courses numbered 2000 or above, nine of which must be at the 3000- or 4000-level.
A minimum grade of C must be earned in each course taken for the minor.


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Undergraduate Studies in English

An Overview

The English Major

The English Minor