Selected Syllabi
EN 265: Murder, Mayhem, and Mirth
EN 275: Gender and Literature
EN 444: Examining Genre, Science Fiction
EN 380: Rhetoric of Modern War
Minor Requirements
Minor in english (18 semester hours in english)
Avila University offers a flexible English minor that allows students in fields other than English to pursue their interest in writing, critical thinking, and analysis. Students who take the minor will develop skills that will enhance and broaden their career possibilities. By providing coursework in composition, creative writing, literary analysis, and rhetoric, the minor encourages students to shape a curriculum that develops their talents and helps them achieve their career goals.
English Minors must complete a total of 18 credit hours in the minor area to include:
- Nine credit hours 200 level or above
- Nine credit hours 300 level or above
Notes
At least 18 semester hours in a subject area are required for a minor.
A minimum of 9 hours in the minor must be earned at Avila University.
At least six of these hours must be numbered 300 or above. (Note: If the minor is in Biology or Chemistry, only four (4) of the 9 semester hours in the minor at Avila must be in courses numbered 300 or above.)
A minimum of 9 hours must be unique between a major and a minor.
A grade of “C” or better must be earned for all graded courses required for the minor.
Certificate in Writing and Rhetoric
A certificate in Writing and Rhetoric helps prepare students for careers in any field requiring advanced written or visual rhetoric skills. Students who earn the certificate will sharpen their professional writing skills and strengthen their ability to communicate clearly and effectively through various media. The certificate requires 12 credit hours. Transfer credit is not allowed for courses that count toward the certificate. To earn the certificate you’ll take:
- EN 112: Rhetorical Argument
- At least one of these: EN 350 Rhetorical Theory or EN 466 Power and Persuasion
- Take these until you have twelve hours: EN 210: Composing for the 21st Century, EN 213: Writing with Style, one Creative Writing Course (EN 231: Poetry Writing, EN 233: Fiction Writing, EN 235: Playwriting)
English majors completing a concentration in Literature must complete the following requirements (21 credit hours):
- 6 Hours of Literature Electives 200 level or above
- 12 Hours of Literature Electives 300 level or above
- 3 Hours of Creative Writing Electives 200 level or above
Technology Requirement
Computer competency will be demonstrated by successful completion of the following course:
English majors completing a concentration in Writing & Rhetoric must complete the following requirements (21 credit hours):
- 12 Hours of Writing or Rhetoric Electives 200 level or above
- 3 Hours of Writing or Rhetoric Electives 400 level
- 6 Hours of Literature Electives 300 level or above
Technology Requirement
Computer competency will be demonstrated by successful completion of the following course:
English majors completing a concentration in English Secondary Education must complete the following requirements:
One of:
- EN 271 – African-American Literature (3)
- EN 275 – Gender & Literature (3) or an additional creative writing course
- EN 278 – Global Literature (3)
- EN 355 – Authors & Identities (3)
- EN 357 – Reading Genre (3)
- EN 359 – Moments in Writing (3)
- EN 361 – Literacy Studies (3)
- EN 377 – Adolescent Literature (3)
- EN 466 – Persuasion & Performance (3)
- Minor in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English education – 55 credit hours
Technology Requirement
Computer competency will be demonstrated by successful completion of the following course: