Bachelor of English at Towson University

Students must complete 24 units with a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher in each course, including:

No specific courses or blocks of courses are stipulated for the minor.

Electives

Electives may be chosen from the courses listed above or from other courses in British, American and World literature, folklore, mythology, ethnic literature or literary criticism. With the permission of the minor adviser and the Department of English chair, students may take up to 6 units in literature courses taught in a foreign language. These courses are offered through the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures; course descriptions may be found under the listings for the specific language.

1. READ: Interpret written materials flexibly: understand that although multiple meanings are possible, textual evidence needs to support individual interpretations of the literature being read as well as the implications drawn from it.
2. WRITE: Write in a variety of forms (e.g. expository, argumentative, imaginative, business/technical) as appropriate to audience, purpose, and occasion, using evidence to support interpretations.
3. RESEARCH: Use research skills that include understanding of methods, technology and conventions.
4. REFLECT: Be reflective and lifelong learners.
5. INFORMATION LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCE: Use software as appropriate to writing and research.
6. GLOBAL AWARENESS: Engaging intellectually in the experiences and views of people with different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.