English and Composition

Professors: Sarah Dangelantonio, Donna Decker
Associate Professors: Jess Landis, Zan Walker-Goncalves, Alan Schulte

A Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in English for traditional students.

A minor is offered in English.

The mission of the English Department is to engage students in the rich heritage of the written word. The curriculum provides for this engagement through the study of literature and of creative writing, with the intention of integrating these two dimensions of literary experience. Our program also cultivates diversity: of historical periods and cultural traditions of literature; of genres and styles of creative writing; of critical and craft approaches, instructional methods, and academic skills development.

Graduates in English will be prepared to contribute to a range of career fields, act as educated citizens, and enrich their own and others’ experience of life.

Specific program learning goals are ranged in the following categories:
• Literary Knowledge;
• Language in Literature;
• Interpretation;
• Research and Presentation;
• Expression;
• Creative Writing;
• Literature and Life

Student progress toward the achievement of these goals is measured through the contents of an electronic portfolio, required of all English majors. Students who intend to teach English in high school should refer to the School of Education for information on the Secondary Teacher Certification program.

Bachelor of Arts Major Requirements

In addition to all graduation requirements, the English core requirements, plus appropriate electives for their track must be completed to earn the degree. No more than 6 credits total of EN150/250/350/450 may be used for the major. The English Major offers a choice of three tracks: Creative Writing, Education, and Literature.

English Core — 18 credits

EN203 Introduction to British Literature 3 credits
EN204 Introduction to American Literature 3 credits
EN210 Introduction to Literary Studies 3 credits

Pick 1 EN creative writing course: choose from the list below 3 credits

EN209 Creative Nonfiction Workshop 3 credits
EN232 The Teaching of Writing 3 credits
EN235 Fiction Workshop 3 credits
EN237 Poetry Workshop 3 credits
EN357 How to Write a Blog 3 credits
EN358 Northern New England Review 3 credits
EN359 Nevermore 3 credits

EN225 Sophomore Assessment Seminar 1 credit
EN485 Senior Assessment Seminar 2 credits
EN492 English Research a Writing Seminar 3 credits.

Creative Writing Track — 24 credits
At least six courses from the following list are required. In addition, two literature electives are required.
EN209 Creative Nonfiction Workshop 3 credits
EN232 The Teaching of Writing 3 credits
EN235 Fiction Workshop 3 credits
EN237 Poetry Workshop 3 credits
EN357 How to Write a Blog 3 credits
EN358 Northern New England Review 3 credits
EN359 Nevermore 3 credits
EN417 Advanced Fiction Workshop 3 credits
EN421 Advanced Poetry Workshop 3 credit

Education Track (for Elementary & Secondary Education Majors) — 27 credits

The following courses are required.

EN232 The Teaching of Writing 3 credits

Choose three of the four courses listed below:
EN110 Many Voices: Multicultural Literature 3 credits
EN 117 Buddies, Bullies, and Bodies: Young Adult Literature 3 credits
EN215 Slavery: Literature and Legacy 3 credits
EN270 Eve Was Framed: Women Writers 3 credits

At least five electives (15 credits), no more than one at the 100-level; at least two British Literature and two American Literature. In the courses selected there must be at least one that covers each of the following genres: Fiction and Poetry.

Literature Track — 24 credits
At least eight electives (24 credits), only one of which may be at the 100-level; at least three British Literature and three American Literature, varied in historical period.

EN110 Many Voices: Multicultural Literature 3 credits
EN115 Banned Books 3 credits
EN117 Buddies, Bullies, and Bodies: Young Adult Literature 3 credits
EN215 Slavery: Literature and Legacy 3 credits
EN251 Us vs. Them: Introduction to Law and Literature 3 credits
EN270 Eve Was Framed: Women Writers 3 credits
EN303 Epic and Romance 3 credits
EN304 Chaucer 3 credits
EN313 Shakespeare 3 credits
EN321 English Romanticism and Its Legacy 3 credits
EN335 Modern and Contemporary British Literature 3 credits
EN342 American Novel to 1900 3 credits
EN343 American Short Story 3 credits
EN347 Rise of the Novel 3 credits
EN354 American Poetry 3 credits
EN355 Modern and Contemporary American Fiction 3 credits
EN391 Internship in English 1-6 credits
EN491 Internship in English 1-6 credits
EN492 English Research a Writing Seminar 3 credits
EN150 Special Topics in English 3 credits
EN250 Special Topics in English 3 credits
EN350 Special Topics in English 3 credits
EN450 Special Topics in English 3 credits

Minor Requirements
Minor in English — 18 credits
EN203 Introduction to British Literature 3 credits or
EN204 Introduction to American Literature 3 credits
EN210 Introduction to Literary Studies 3 credits

One creative writing course
At least three electives in English (creative writing or literature courses),
one at the 300-level or above, no more than one at the 100-level 9 credits

Recommended Curriculum Guide - English

First Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
EN___	English Elective	3	EN204	Introduction to American Literature	3
GLE101	First-Year Inquiry Seminar	3	EN___	English Elective	3
GLE110	First-Year Composition	3	_______	GLE Math or GLE Elective	3
_______	GLE Elective	3	______	GLE Elective	3
______	Elective	3	______	Elective	3
	Total	15		Total	15
Second Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
EN203	Introduction to British Literature	3	EN220	Introduction to Creative Writing	3
EN210	Introduction to Literary Studies	3	GLE230	Second-Year Composition	3
EN225	Sophomore Assessment Seminar	1	______	GLE Lab Science II	4
______	GLE Lab Science I	4	______	GLE Elective	3
______	GLE Elective	3	______	Elective	3
______	GLE Elective	3
	Total	17		Total	16
Third Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
EN___	English Elective	3	EN___	English Elective	3
EN___	English Elective	3	EN___	English Elective	3
______	GLE Elective	3	______	GLE Elective	3
______	Elective*	3	______	Elective*	3
______	Elective	3	______	Elective	3
	Total	15		Total	15
Fourth Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
EN485	Senior Assessment Seminar	2	EN492	Research & Writing Seminar	3
EN___	English Elective	3	EN___	English Elective	3
EN___	English Elective	3	______	Elective*	3
EN___	English Elective	3	______	Elective	3
______	Elective	3	______	Elective	3
	Total	14		Total	15
				Total Credits	122

*One or more additional electives may be needed to fulfill general education requirements. See General and Liberal Education (GLE).

The English/Business 3+1

Program offers motivated students the opportunity to complete their undergraduate English degree in just three years and their Business graduate degree in one year, enabling them to enter the job market earlier with two degrees, a BA and an MBA. This opportunity is for students who have a record of strong academic achievement and a desire to advance their education. The program hones skills that include oral and written communication, problem solving, critical reading and thinking, and team work.

English/MBA English Creative Writing Track Curriculum Guide


Year 1
Semester 1		Semester 2
GLE101 First-Year Inquiry 3 credits		AD GLE 3 credits
GLE110 First-Year Composition 3 credits		EN220 Intro Creative Writing 3 credits
EN210 Intro Lit Studies 3 credits		EN204 Intro American 3 credits
EN1XX elective (EN and GLE HM) 3 credits		AC101 3 credits
MT260 Statistics 3 credits		SS GLE ET101 3 credits
Online #6 (optional) elective 3 credits		Online #6 GLE HM 3 credits
18 credits		18 credits
Winter/Summer/Online Overload to equal 6 additional courses over 3 years
Year 2
Semester 3		Semester 4
EN203 Intro British 3 credits		EN225 EN Sophomore Assessment 1 credit
GLE230 Second-Year Composition 3 credits		EN313 Shakespeare 3 credits
ENXXX Creative Writing Elective 3 credits		ENXXX Creative Writing Elective 3 credits
CIT140 3 credits		ENXXX American/Brit Elective (can float) 3 credits
NS GLE 4 credits		NS GLE 4 credits
		FM224 or MN201 or MK201 (pick 1) 3 credits
16 credits		17 credits
Winter/Summer as needed
Year 3
Semester 5		Semester 6
EN492 Senior Seminar 3 credits		EN485 Senior Assessment 2 credits
ENXXX Creative Writing Elective 3 credits		ENXXX NNER 0 credits
ENXXX Nevermore 3 credits		EN010 English Comp Exam 3 credits
AD GLE 3 credits		ENXXX Creative Writing Elective 3 credits
GM510 Seminar in Leadership 3 credits		HM GLE (not EN prefix) 3 credits
Online #6 (optional) elective 3 credits		SS GLE (not ET prefix) 3 credits
		GM520 Legal & Ethical Issues in Orgs 3 credits
18 credits		17 credits
Winter/Summer as needed to be at 120 minimum
Year 4.5
Grad Term 1	Grad Term 2	Grad Term 3	Grad Term 4
GM540 Organizational Behavior	GM543 Econ for Managers	GM562 Marketing Management	Elective MBA*
GM542 Quantitative & Research Techniques for Leaders	GM561 Financial Management	GM564 Operations Management for Leaders	Elective MBA*

Grad Term 1	Grad Term 2	Grad Term 3	Grad Term 4
Elective MBA*	GM691 Strategic Management Seminar*
Elective MBA*

*Electives have been placed in Grad Term 4 of MBA year 1 since GM543, GM561, GM562, and GM564 are not offered that term. All other courses are offered each term. GM691 Strategic Management Seminar is normally the last course taken.

English/MBA LIT Track Curriculum Guide


Year 1
Semester 1		Semester 2
GLE101 First-Year Inquiry 3 credits		AD GLE 3 credits
GLE110 First-Year Composition 3 credits		EN220 Intro Creative Writing 3 credits
EN210 Intro Lit Studies 3 credits		EN204 Intro American 3 credits
EN1XX elective (EN and GLE HM) 3 credits		AC101 3 credits
MT260 Statistics 3 credits		SS GLE ET101 3 credits
Online #6 (optional) elective 3 credits		Online #6 GLE HM 3 credits
18 credits		18 credits
Winter/Summer/Online Overload to equal 6 additional courses over 3 years
Year 2
Semester 3		Semester 4
EN203 Intro British 3 credits		EN225 EN Sophomore Assessment 1 credit
ENXXX American/Brit Elective (can float) 3 credits		EN313 Shakespeare 3 credits
GLE230 Second-Year Composition 3 credits		ENXXX American/Brit Elective (can float) 3 credits
CIT140 3 credits		ENXXX American/Brit Elective (can float) 3 credits
NS GLE 4 credits		NS GLE 4 credits
		FM224 or MN201 or MK201 (pick 1) 3 credits
16 credits		17 credits
Winter/Summer as needed
Year 3
Semester 5		Semester 6
EN492 Senior Seminar 3 credits		EN485 Senior Assessment 2 credits
ENXXX American/Brit Elective (can float) 3 credits		ENXXX American/Brit Elective (can float) 3 credits
ENXXX American/Brit Elective 3 credits		EN010 English Comp Exam 3 credits
AD GLE 3 credits		ENXXX American/Brit Elective (can float) 3 credits
GM510 Seminar in Leadership 3 credits		HM GLE (not EN prefix) 3 credits
Online #6 (optional) elective 3 credits		SS GLE (not ET prefix) 3 credits
		GM520 Legal & Ethical Issues in Orgs 3 credits
18 credits		17 credits
Winter/Summer as needed to be at 120 minimum
Year 4.5
Grad Term 1	Grad Term 2	Grad Term 3	Grad Term 4
GM540 Organizational Behavior	GM543 Econ for Managers	GM562 Marketing Management	Elective MBA*
GM542 Quantitative & Research Techniques for Leaders	GM561 Financial Management	GM564 Operations Management for Leaders	Elective MBA*

Grad Term 1	Grad Term 2	Grad Term 3	Grad Term 4
Elective MBA*	GM691 Strategic Management Seminar*
Elective MBA*