Majors (English & PWR)

English

The English curriculum encourages majors to follow their talents and interests by focusing their studies in one of three designated concentrations: literature, creative writing, and English teacher licensure.  An additional, self-designed concentration enables students with other disciplinary interests —such as literacy studies, TESOL, and composition studies—to construct a focused program to pursue them under the guidance of faculty with expertise in that area. Options include double concentrations within the major, minors in literature and creative writing, and interdisciplinary minors in professional writing and multimedia authoring. Student may also double-major in English and Professional Writing and Rhetoric. English major have many opportunities to enrich their studies through internships, undergraduate research, study abroad, residential-learning, student-run publications and organizations.

Degree Concentrations in English

Literature

A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English, Literature concentration, requires 44 semester hours.

Literature Degree Requirements & Courses

Creative Writing

A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English, Creative Writing concentration, requires 44 semester hours.

Creative Writing Degree Requirements & Courses

Teacher Licensure

A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English, Teaching Licensure concentration, requires 83 semester hours.

Teacher Licensure Degree Requirements & Courses

Self-Designed Focus

A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English, Self-Designed concentration, requires 44 semester hours.

Self-Designed English Major Degree Requirements & Courses

Double-concentrations and Double-majors

Students are encouraged to pursue a double concentration or a double major, either to combine liberal arts and pre-professional training (creative writing/professional writing or literature/professional writing) or to study the interconnectedness of writing and reading (literature/creative writing). Completing a dual concentration in English requires a capstone experience in each concentration. For more information, see your English major advisor or the English department chair.

Professional Writing and Rhetoric (PWR)

The major in Professional Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) offers a flexible, hands-on, liberal Arts Education. PWR is built around a common set of courses, and individualized through a set of electives carefully selected by students in consultation with their PWR advisor. Additional flexibility is achieved through the pursuit of internships, undergraduate research, and outside electives.

The aim is to give students the flexibility to construct an educational experience that matches their interests while also ensuring a firm disciplinary foundation.

For more information on a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Writing and Rhetoric, please visit the PWR website.

Minors

Elon’s English department offers two minors in literature and creative writing.

The department also contributes courses to interdisciplinary minors, including Professional Writing Studies, Multimedia Authoring, African/African-American Studies, American Studies, Jewish Studies, Classical Studies, Asian Studies, Middle East Studies, Latin American Studies, Leadership Studies, Non-Violence Studies, and Global Film & Cultures.

Literature Minor

Literature Minor Requirements & Courses

Creative Writing Minor

Creative Writing Minor Requirements & Courses

Professional Writing Studies Minor

Professional Writing Studies Minor Requirements & Courses

Multimedia Authoring Minor

Multimedia Authoring Minor Requirements & Courses

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Minor

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Minor Requirements & Courses

For more information, visit the TESOL minor’s website.

Global Film & Cultures

For more information, visit the Global Films & Cultures website.