English Teaching Major (B.A.)

Program Overview

The English teaching major at the University of New Hampshire prepares students to become effective English teachers in grades five through twelve. The program emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and the study of literature, cultural theories, composition, grammar, and instructional practices. Graduates are prepared for a variety of careers in education, including teaching, curriculum development, educational administration, and instructional coaching.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The English teaching major at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) prepares students to become informed, thoughtful, and skilled English teachers who will become educational leaders in their communities and in the teaching profession. The program emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and the study of literature, cultural theories of race and identity, composition, grammar, and instructional practices appropriate for grades five through twelve.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a strong foundation in English language and literature
• To develop students' critical thinking, reading, writing, and communication skills
• To prepare students to be effective English teachers in grades five through twelve
• To foster students' passion for English and a desire to share that passion with their students

Description:

The English teaching major at UNH is a four-year program that leads to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. The program includes a core curriculum of courses in English literature, language, composition, and education, as well as elective courses that allow students to tailor their studies to their interests. Students also complete a year-long teaching internship in a local school district.

Outline:

Core Curriculum:

• English Literature: ENGL 419, 514W, 516W, 657, 725/726 or 710/792, 791
• English Language: ENGL 609, 650, 690, 693, 738, 739, 743R, 749R, 758R, 774R, 778, 787R, 797R
• Composition: ENGL 401, 415s, 444s
• Education: EDUC 500, 789

Electives:

• Literature: Any English department course in literature
• Language: Any English department course in linguistics
• Composition: Any English department course in writing
• Critical Theory: Any English department course in critical theory
• Film: Any English department course in film

Assessment:

Students in the English teaching major are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Exams: Exams are used to assess students' knowledge of course material.
• Papers: Papers are used to assess students' writing skills and ability to analyze and interpret texts.
• Presentations: Presentations are used to assess students' public speaking skills and ability to communicate their ideas effectively.
• Teaching Internships: Teaching internships are used to assess students' teaching skills and ability to apply their knowledge in a classroom setting.

Teaching:

The English teaching major at UNH is taught by a team of experienced and dedicated faculty members. The faculty are committed to providing students with a high-quality education and to preparing them to be effective English teachers. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures: Lectures are used to introduce students to new material and to provide them with a foundation for their learning.
• Discussions: Discussions are used to encourage students to think critically about course material and to share their ideas with each other.
• Workshops: Workshops are used to provide students with hands-on experience in teaching and to help them develop their teaching skills.
• Practicums: Practicums are used to provide students with the opportunity to teach in a real-world setting under the supervision of a mentor teacher.

Careers:

Graduates of the English teaching major at UNH are prepared for a variety of careers in education, including:

• English teacher: Graduates can teach English in grades five through twelve in public or private schools.
• Curriculum developer: Graduates can develop English language arts curricula for schools and districts.
• Educational administrator: Graduates can work as principals, assistant principals, or superintendents in schools or districts.
• Instructional coach: Graduates can provide support and guidance to English teachers in schools and districts.
• Higher education: Graduates can teach English at colleges and universities.