Program Overview

BGS in English with concentration in Language, Culture, and Rhetoric

The Bachelor of General Studies in English with a concentration in Language, Culture, and Rhetoric is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the English language, its cultural context, and the art of rhetoric.

Program Requirements

• The program requires a total of 120-121 hours of coursework.
• Students must complete 45 hours of junior/senior-level coursework.
• The program includes a capstone requirement, which consists of two ENGL 500+ level courses.
• Students must also complete a BGS Career Prep Course, which can be fulfilled by taking ENGL 362, ENGL 496, or ENGL 497.

Coursework

• Freshman year:
  • Core 34: English (SGE)010 (3 hours)
  • Core 34: Communications (SGE)020 (3 hours)
  • Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 (3 hours)
  • Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE)030 (3 hours)
  • Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
• Sophomore year:
  • ENGL 203, 209, 210, or 220 (Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE))060 (3 hours)
  • ENGL 3001 (3 hours)
  • Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours (3 hours)
• Junior year:
  • ENGL 380 or 387 (Language, Culture, and Rhetoric Course) (3 hours)
  • ENGL 300+ Language, Culture, and Rhetoric Course (LCR Requirement) (3 hours)
  • ENGL 300+ from Cultural Engagement Area (3 hours)
  • Core 34: Global Culture (SGE)070 (3 hours)
• Senior year:
  • ENGL 300+ Elective (3 hours)
  • ENGL 580, 581, 582, 586, or 587 (Capstone) (3 hours)
  • BGS Career Prep Course (BGS Requirement) (3 hours)

Notes

• Before beginning 300+ level English courses, students are encouraged to take a 200-level English course.
• One 200-level course may be counted toward English Studies coursework.
• Hour requirements (including 45 junior/senior hours) are typically met through Core 34, degree, major, second area of study, and/or elective hours.
• Students completing the BGS with a major must choose a secondary area of study.
• Individual degree mapping is done in partnership with an advisor.
• The Bachelor of General Studies degree requires completion of a single BGS major and a secondary field of academic study (a second major, co-major, or minor).