| Office: | 143 Peltier Hall |
| Phone: | 985-448 4453 |
| Professors: | R. Alexander (Head), Walton. |
| Associate Professors: | Banville, Conner, Eustis, Kennedy, M. Martin, Perkins, Scherer, J. Smith, M. Theriot, R. White. |
| Assistant Professors: | Fabrizio, Goedker, Monier, Piller, Remark. |
| Instructors: | M. Bernard, M. Cagle, Comeaux, Cortez, Duet, Duplantier, J. Portier, Spencer, J. Stephens, Watson. |
The Department of English, Modern Languages, and Cultural Studies offers three degrees: the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English, the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (B.I.S.), and the Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.).
ENGLISH PROGRAM
The University awards the Bachelor of Arts in English. A student earning this degree must meet the minimum requirements for graduation from the College of Liberal Arts in addition to the requirements listed below for a major in English.
Mission
The English program offers courses in five areas of concentration (children’s and young adult literature, creative writing, film studies, literary studies, and rhetoric/professional writing) that lead to a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree. The program in English aims to prepare students for graduate school, professional school, and careers in fields where effective communications skills are required. Programs in English also support the University’s mission to deliver “accredited degree programs and comprehensive learning experiences to prepare students for regional and global professions” by focusing upon aesthetic, cultural, and ethical issues and by promoting both diversity and tolerance.
Minors
The Department of English, Modern Languages, and Cultural Studies offers minors in Bayou Studies, Children’s and Young Adult Literature, Creative Writing, English, Film Studies, French, Humanities, Literary Studies, Professional Writing, and Spanish. See specific requirements below.
Bayou Studies Minor
The University offers a minor in Bayou Studies after successful completion of 18 hours of courses that include content about local or regional history, literature, culture, language and geography. Nine hours must include HUMA 425 (Studies in Bayou Cultures), HUMA 427 (Studies in Louisiana Cultures), and HIST 371 (Louisiana History). The remaining nine hours can be chosen from the following list, with at least three of those hours coming from GEOG 375, SOCI 204, or SOCI 395.
| BIOL 215: Pirogue Biology | HUMA 303: French Literature in Translation |
| CULA 319: Cajun and Creole Cuisine | HUMA 490: Language and Culture |
| CULA 401: Culinary History of the South | IDST 201: Bayou Field Explorations |
| ENGL 326: Intro to Folklore | SOCI 204: Cultural Diversity of America |
| FREN 101: Elementary French I | SOCI 395: Racial and Cultural Minorities |
| FREN 102: Elementary French II | |
| GEOG 375: Geography of Louisiana |
Students may substitute up to sic hours of other special topics or themed courses that have a main focus or theme that addresses bayou studies or, more broadly, Louisiana. Approval of Department Head of English, Modern Languages, and Cultural Studies is required for substitutions.
Children’s and Young Adult Literature Minor
A minor in Children’s and Young Adult Literature requires the completion of 18 semester hours with a minimum grade of C in all English courses from ENGL 212 or 213, ENGL 318, 319, and 406, and 6 hours from ENGL 318*, 319*, 325**, 326, 340**, 430**, 440**, or 476**.
*These courses may be repeated for up to six credit hours when course content differs.
**These courses may count toward the concentration when the themes are relevant to Children’s and Young Adult Literature.
Creative Writing Minor
A minor in Creative Writing requires the completion of 18 semester hours with a minimum grade of C in all English courses, to include ENGL 265, 430, 6 hours from ENGL 309, 311, and 312, and 6 additional semester hours of 300-level or above ENGL literature or film electives.
English Minor
A minor in English requires the completion of 18 semester hours with a minimum grade of C in all coures in English, to include ENGL 220, ENGL 315 and 316 or ENGL 321 and 322, and at least 9 additional semester hours of ENGL electives from courses numbered 300 or above.
Film Studies Minor
A minor in Film Studies requires the completion of 18 semester hours with a minimum grade of C in each course to be selected from ENGL 240, 340, 341, 346, 440, 441, and 446. All listed courses, except for ENGL 240, 346, or 446 may be taken twice for credit if course content differs.
French Minor
A minor in French requires the completion of 18 semester hours with a minimum grade of C in all courses in French to include FREN 101, 102, 201, 202, and 6 semester hours of French electives from courses numbered 300 or above.
Humanities Minor
The University offers a minor in the Humanities upon the successful completion of at least 18 hours above General Education requirements in the following curricula:
| ART (non-performance) | HUMA (any course) |
| COMD 350 | IDST 420 (depending on topic) |
| CULA 101, 401 | LDST (any course) |
| EDUC 339 | MACO 101, 355 |
| ENGL (literature, film studies) | MUS (non-performance) |
| FNAR (non-performance) | PHIL (any course) |
| Foreign Languages | PSYC 303, 480 |
| GEOG 104, 340 | SOCI 204, 303, 372 (depending on topic), 395, 404 |
| GOVT 355 | SPCH (non-performance) |
| HIST (any course) |
The total hours in the Humanities minor (18) must include courses in at least three areas of the humanities outside the student’s major with a minimum of 9 hours in courses numbered 300 or above. Students must earn a C or better in all courses counted toward the minor.
Literary Studies Minor
A minor in Literary Studies requires 18 semester hours with a minimum grade of C in all English courses, to include ENGL 220, either ENGL 315 and 316 or ENGL 321 and 322, and 9 additional semester hours of ENGL literature electives with at least 6 hours from courses numbered 300 or above.
Professional Writing Minor
A minor in Professional Writing requires 18 semester hours with a minimum grade of C in all courses in English, to include ENGL 220, 3 hours from ENGL 264, 270, 309, 311, 312, 333, 367, 489, or 493 and 12 hours from ENGL 365, 432, 465, 467, 496, 497, or 498.
Spanish Minor
A minor in Spanish requires the completion of 21 semester hours with a minimum grade of C in all courses in Spanish to include SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202, and 9 semester hours of a Spanish elective from courses numbered 300 or above.
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL WRITING
The undergraduate certificate in Professional Writing offers concentrated study and training in writing and editing, preparing students for careers that will demand advanced writing and editing skills. Completion of the certificate program provides students a credential in the area of professional writing thereby increasing their value in the workplace.
This certificate requires the completion of 18 semester hours with a minimum grade of C in all English courses to be selected from ENGL 264, 309, 310, 366, 367, 368, 467, 468, 484, and 498.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES PROGRAM
The university awards two degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies: the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies and the Associate of General Studies. Students seeking to earn either degree must complete all degree program requirements and satisfy the minimum requirements of the university and the specific requirements for the degree.
Mission
The Interdisciplinary Studies program coordinates and fosters cross-disciplinary connections across all disciplines to help students realize their academic, personal, and professional aspirations. For those students who wish to design their own course of study, the program offers the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (B.I.S.), an interdisciplinary degree that provides a flexible course of study with a strong foundation in the liberal arts. Because students are required to demonstrate depth in an academic area and to take courses in oral and written communication and the humanities, the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies provides an interdisciplinary emphasis that prepares students for entry into postgraduate studies and the professional world.
Entry into the Major and the Associate of General Studies Degree
The Associate of General Studies Degree has been designed to prepare students for entry into one of the many baccalaureate degree programs offered by the University. The AGS degree validates the importance of general education as a foundation for academic achievement in the selected baccalaureate degree and for future professional advancement. Students may be accepted into the A.G.S. degree program (GSAS major) before completing 60 hours of coursework. All GSAS majors are advised as though they are exploratory students.
The University awards the Associate of General Studies Degree to a student who, in addition to satisfying the University’s minimum requirements for graduation, meets the following requirements: No more than 2 semester hours of H&PE activity courses and no more than 6 hours of performance music courses may be applied toward the A.G.S. Degree.
Programs
- English Program
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in English
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Interdisciplinary Studies Program
- Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies
- General Studies Program
- Associate of General Studies Degree in General Studies
