English-Film Studies Concentration, BA

Major in English

Sandra L. Dahlberg, PhD, Literature and Education Concentrations
S1028, 713-221-8949

Robin Davidson, PhD, Creative Writing Concentration
S1075, 713-221-2716

Chuck Jackson, Ph.D., Film Studies Concentration
Room 1045-S, 713-221-8615

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates who earn a BA in English will be able to:

Read literary, cultural, and scholarly texts critically by:

1. analyzing, through close reading, the rhetorical and aesthetic qualities of texts;
2. demonstrating understanding of the characteristics, conventions, and techniques associated with various literary genres;
3. situating texts within their historical and cultural contexts;
4. demonstrating understanding of the literary traditions in U.S., British, and their national literatures; and
5. express that information orally.

Produce mature college-level writing that:

1. advances rhetorically astute arguments about texts;
2. analyzes texts within their historical and cultural contexts;
3. applies a guiding critical methodology;
4. employs appropriate scholarly diction and tone; and
5. express orally with proficiency the above substance.

Use and document sources appropriately to:

1. advance/enrich an argument;
2. demonstrate engagement in critical debate; and
3. orally communicate the process of using and citing sources including a and b above.

NOTE: The primary BA in English degree concentration centers on literary/cultural studies. Students can alternatively select one of three concentrations: the creative writing concentration; the English education concentration; and the film studies concentration.

Degree Requirements

To complete a BA in English with a concentration in Film, students must satisfy the “Requirements for CHSS Majors ” and fulfill the coursework listed below.

Common Core Requirements

See listing under Common Core Requirements  in this catalog.

Preparatory Lower-Level Requirements

(Courses in this area cannot be reused from the common core)

• ENG 2309 - Survey of Film: Beginnings to Present

Major Requirements

(At least one 43XX course is required)

Free Electives

Majors are required to complete a sufficient number of elective semester credit hours so that their entire coursework, including the above required courses, totals 120 semester credit hours. Upper or lower-level courses may be applied to this area, with the exceptions described under the “Requirements for CHSS Majors ” section.