English

For students who entered fall 2015 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credits = 120.

¹World Ready Language Track (WR track) requires successful completion of a two course sequence in a World Language (depending on placement) and three approved courses on the culture/history/literature/film related to that language, but taught in English. (Total of 15 credits.) For detailed information refer to Policies - Language Requirements in the undergraduate catalog.

²See list of options for writing electives.

³See requirements for literature electives, Theory/Composition/Language, capstone, and portfolio requirements below. One literature elective must fulfill the department’s Diverse Traditions requirement. Some students may satisfy the Diverse Traditions requirement with a 2000 level course and should consult with their advisors to be sure that they will also satisfy both the DCA SRE ELOs.

⁴Quantitative Literacy (QL) is fulfilled outside the English major. The department recommends that all majors take MATH.1110 which fulfills both the Math Breadth of Knowledge requirement and the Quantitative Literacy ELO. See QL course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill this requirement.

A minimum of 36 credits, appropriately distributed, is required in English department courses. Students may not exceed the maximum of 54 credits of English department courses (not counting College Writing I II). At least 66 credits must be earned outside of the major.

• In order to graduate, students must earn a cumulative 2.200 grade point average for all English department courses, with the exception of College Writing I and II.
• Students must complete 15 credits of advanced writing courses; 9 credits of literature electives; Intro. to Professional Writing (ENGL.2390); Critical Methods (ENGL.2000); Shakespeare 1 or 2 (ENGL.4230 / ENGL.4240); and a 4000 level capstone course or practicum.
• Majors must take at least one course that fulfills the department's Diverse Traditions requirement. Students should consult the AR in SiS for the department's list of approved courses.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment.

See the catalog policy for details.

Writing Requirements

Two foundation courses are required (6 credits):

• ENGL.2390 Introduction to Professional Writing (must be completed before taking any advanced writing courses)
• ENGL.2000 Critical Methods of Literary Inquiry

Five approved writing electives are required (15 credits):

• ENGL.3000 Introduction to Journalism
• ENGL.3050 Reviewing the Arts
• ENGL.3060 Intermediate Professional Writing
• ENGL.3200 Personal and Reflective Writing
• ENGL.3210 Community Writing I
• ENGL.3230 Writing About People
• ENGL.3240 Writing About Place
• ENGL.3280 Writing About Women
• ENGL.3680 Feature Writing
• ENGL.3690 Reading and Writing New Media
• ENGL.3860 Editing: Grammar and Style
• ENGL.3870 Introduction to Editing & Publishing
• ENGL.3910 Writing on the Job
• ENGL.3920 Visual Rhetoric
• ENGL.4020 Topics in Writing
• ENGL.4060 Community Writing II
• ENGL.4080 Principles of Technical Writing
• ENGL.4370 Newspaper Editing
• ENGL.4900 Directed Studies in Writing
• ENGL.4960 Internship I

One capstone course is required (3 credits):

Any 4000 level writing course on the list above or ENGL.4900 Directed Study in Writing (must be pre-arranged with faculty approval).

Portfolio Requirement:

Students must submit an electronic portfolio of work to a JPW faculty committee in order to graduate. This portfolio should include a resume and cover letter, and substantial written and/or multimedia work created for a public audience, including assignments from relevant coursework, output from extracurricular activities, and work done as part of an internship.

Additional Requirements

Two literature electives are required (6 credits):

Students take at least two 3000/4000 level literature courses (any 3000 or 4000 level literature course qualifies).

• ENGL.3/4xxx Literature Elective
• ENGL.3/4xxx Literature Elective

One of the following Theory/Composition/Language courses is required (3 credits):

• ENGL.3070 History and Development of the English Language
• ENGL.3080 Analysis of Modern English
• ENGL.3150 Old English Language and Literature
• ENGL.3770 Theories of Rhetoric and Composition
• ENGL.3880 Seminar on Teaching Writing
• ENGL.3920 Visual Rhetoric
• ENGL.4290 Introduction to Literary Theory

One of the following is required (3 credits):

• ENGL.4230 Shakespeare 1
• ENGL.4240 Shakespeare 2

Optional: Up to six free English electives may be taken (0-18 credits):

Additional English courses (up to six courses within the 54 credit limit) may be taken in literature, theatre, or writing. For students contemplating graduate school in the discipline, additional 3000 or 4000 level writing and literature courses are recommended. Students planning a career in secondary teaching should consider the Undergraduate Seminar on the Teaching of Writing.