Students choose from a variety of courses within every area of the English major and may develop concentrations in a number of fields, including historical periods, cultural studies, popular culture, ethnic literatures, film studies, creative writing, and critical theory.

English majors and minors must take required courses in the order established by the Department. Sophomore Seminar 1 (Engl 104) must be completed before students can take additional courses within the curriculum. Students, however, may enroll in one of the foundation courses Engl 113, 112, or 111 while taking Sophomore Seminar I (Engl 104). Sophomore Seminar II (Engl 105) must be taken in the second semester. Students may enroll in one of the foundation courses Engl 113, 112, or 111 while taking Sophomore Seminar II. Engl 110 (Linguistic Foundations) is recommended for students who have completed the first year of the English major program.

English majors and minors must take required courses in the order established by the Department. Sophomore Seminar 1 (Engl 104) must be completed before students can take additional courses within the curriculum. Students, however, may enroll in one of the foundation courses Engl 113, 112, or 111 while taking Sophomore Seminar I (Engl 104). Sophomore Seminar II (Engl 105) must be taken in the second semester. Students may enroll in one of the foundation courses Engl 113, 112, or 111 while taking Sophomore Seminar II. Engl 110 (Linguistic Foundations) is recommended for students who have completed the first year of the English major program.