QU DELL 2010 STUDY PLAN Program Objectives The major in English strives to: 1.

Enable students to develop effective communication skills. 2. Develop students appreciation for the diversities of languages and cultures. 3. Familiarize students with linguistics, its sub-branches, applications and relations to other disciplines. 4. Introduce students to the various literary genres of English in their historical, cultural and artistic contexts. 5. Develop students critical thinking skills and enhance their ability to produce logical and well-structured arguments. Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and understand types of texts and genres, including being able to visual charts and maps, distinguish recognize personal narratives, and interpret excerpts of critical theory. 2. Recognize and deconstruct devices of literary texts, such as themes, purpose, viewpoint, literary symbols, tone and mood, context clues, and figurative language. 3. Identify rhetorical techniques, including persuasive devices (ethos, pathos, logos), cause and effect logic structures, word choice, and style of language. 4. Interpret texts by finding the main idea and support and by drawing logical conclusions and inferences from the texts. 5. Develop written responses to readings, including comparing and contrasting texts and summarizing key information.

Major Declaration In order to declare a major in English, applicants must have a minimum high school percentage of 75, complete all requirements of the Foundation Program and pass the TOEFL with a minimum score of 500 or IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5. In addition, applicants must successfully pass the entrance test and interview held by the Department.

Job Opportunities after Graduation Graduates in English will be qualified to work as English teachers and translators, and in the field of communication. They could also work in mass media organizations: newspapers, radio and television. In addition, they could work in non-governmental organizations, the private sector, international aid and development agencies, community services, social organizations, and research organizations.

Degree Requirements
Major in English
A minimum of 120 credit hours are required to complete the major in English, including the following: a minimum of 33 credit hours in core curriculum requirements, including 6 hours of Essay Writing I and Advanced Reading Comprehension 27 credit hours of major requirements a minimum of 9 credit hours of concentration requirement a minimum of 15 credit hours of major electives a minimum of 24 credit hours of minor electives a minimum of 12 credit hours of free electives Major Requirements (27 credit hours) ENGL 153 Essay Writing II ENGL 155 Introduction to Language ENGL 156 Introduction to Literature I ENGL 157 Introduction to Linguistics ENGL 158 Introduction to Literature II ENGL 206 Professional Writing ENGL 208 Literary Criticism ENGL 205 History of the English Language ENGL 499 Capstone Course (Integrated Skills) Concentration Requirements (9 credit hours) After selecting their concentration Students must complete all courses listed in either Literature OR Linguistics: Concentration Requirements in Linguistics (9 credit hours) ENGL 216 Phonetics & Phonology ENGL 301 Syntax ENGL 303 Sociolinguistics

Concentration Requirements in Literature (9 credit hours) ENGL 204 American Literature ENGL 302 Comparative Literature ENGL 304 Shakespeare Concentration Electives (15 credit hours) Students must take 15 credit hours from their concentration from either in Literature OR Linguistics : Concentration Electives in Linguistics Language Across Disciplines Package ENGL 207 Language and Gender ENGL 209 Language and Society ENGL 213 Language and Culture ENGL 233 Language and Computer Language and Psychology Package ENGL 305 First Language Acquisition ENGL 307 Psycholinguistics ENGL 309 Second Language Acquisition Language and Meaning Package ENGL 319 Semantics ENGL 327 Discourse Analysis Research Techniques Package ENGL 401 Speech Sciences ENGL 403 Field Methods Special Topics Package ENGL 423 Seminar in Linguistics ENGL 425 Topics in Linguistics ENGL 448 Independent Study Concentration Electives in Lit (15 credit hours) Period Package ENGL 306 Medieval Literature ENGL 308 Renaissance to Restoration ENGL 314 Augustan to Romantic ENGL 324 Victorian Literature ENGL 334 Twentieth Century Literature Genre Package ENGL 326 Poetry ENGL 328 Drama ENGL 330 The Short Story ENGL 332 The Novel

Special Topics Package ENGL 400 Womens Literature ENGL 402 Text and Film ENGL 404 Modernism ENGL 406 Post-Modernism ENGL 408 Post-Colonial Literature ENGL 424 Modern Drama ENGL 426 Childrens Literature ENGL 428 Topics in Literature ENGL 448 Independent Study

Minor Requirements and electives (24 credit hours) Students enrolled in the English program may take any of the Minors offered within the university provided that the total number of credit hours for the minor is 24 credit hours. Free Electives (if applicable) ( 12 credit hours )