English (Literature)
ACADEMIC MAP (Effective Summer 2017 and after)
This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule. The milestones listed to the right of each term are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. The Sample Schedule serves as a general guideline to help you build a full schedule each term. The General Education and Elective courses must be selected to satisfy all area and multicultural requirements unless your program meets these requirements with major courses. Milestones are courses and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major. Missing milestones will result in one of two types of map registration stops. The first level (Degree Map Off-track) is placed following grade posting if the student has missed a milestone (course and/or GPA) for the first time in the major. If a student is in non-compliance with milestones for two (2) consecutive semesters (excluding summers), a Major Change Required stop is placed on the student's registration.
A student may major in English with a concentration in Literature; Creative Writing; Editing, Writing, and Media; or English Studies. This MAP is not intended to substitute for guidance from a departmental advisor.
Mapping Coordinator: Shellie Camp
Email: scamp@fsu.edu
Sample Schedule and Required Milestones by Term
Sample Schedule: Term 1 hrs |
ENC1101 Freshman Composition3 |
1st GE Core Mathematics3 |
GE Core Social Science3 |
Computer Literacy3 |
GE Core Humanities/Cultural Practice3 |
Required Milestones: Term 1 |
Complete ENC1101 ( ≥ C minus ) |
Sample Schedule: Term 2 hrs |
ENC2135 Research, Genre, and Context 3 |
2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics 3 |
GE Social Science3 |
GE Natural Science3 |
GE History3 |
Required Milestones: Term 2 |
Complete ENC2135 ( ≥ C minus ) |
Complete 1st GE Mathematics course ( ≥ C minus ) |
Sample Schedule: Term 3 hrs |
GE Humanities/Cultural Practice3 |
GE Core Natural Science with Lab4 |
Foreign Language4 |
Elective3 |
Required Milestones: Term 3 |
Complete 2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics course ( ≥ C minus ) |
Sample Schedule: Term 4 hrs |
GE Ethics3 |
ENG3014 Critical Issues in Literary Studies3 |
Oral Communication Competency3 |
Foreign Language3 |
Elective 4 |
Required Milestones: Term 4 |
(no milestones) |
Sample Schedule: Term 5 hrs |
3000/4000 Literature3 |
3000/4000 Pre-1800 British Literature3 |
Minor Course3 |
Foreign Language4 |
Elective 3 |
Required Milestones: Term 5 |
Complete 6 hours of any English courses numbered 2000 level and above |
Complete 1st level of Foreign Language or show CLEP/Placement scores |
Sample Schedule: Term 6 hrs |
3000/4000 American Literature3 |
3000/4000 Pre-1660 British Literature3 |
Minor Course3 |
English Elective3 |
Elective (non-business) 3 |
Required Milestones: Term 6 |
Complete ENG3014 ( ≥ C minus ) |
Complete 2nd level of Foreign Language or show CLEP/Placement scores |
Sample Schedule: Term 7 hrs |
4000 Level Post-1800 British Literature3 |
ENG 4934 Senior Seminar 3 |
Minor Course3 |
Minor Course3 |
English Elective3 |
Required Milestones: Term 7 |
Apply for a Pre-graduation Check |
Complete 3 hours of British Literature 3/4000 level |
Sample Schedule: Term 8 hrs |
4000 Level English Elective3 |
English Elective/ENG 4905/ENC 49423 |
Elective or Minor3 |
Elective or Minor3 |
Elective or Minor3 |
Required Milestones: Term 8 |
Apply for Graduation in 1st two weeks |
Complete ENG 4934 or Honors equivalent ( ≥ C minus ) |
Employment Information
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Writer, Press Relations, Teacher, Critic, Personnel Officer, Archivist, Lawyer, Editor/Editorial Assistant, Researcher, Investigator, Administrative Officer, Reporter, Technical Writer, Management Trainee, Public Relations Specialist, Speech Writer, Legislative Assistant, Trainee, Information Specialist
Representative Employers: Local School Boards; Universities, Colleges, Junior Colleges; Businesses; Publishers of Magazines, Newspapers, Books. An English major can qualify for a variety of positions in Education, State and Federal Government, and private industry and business. English majors are attractive to employers because of their classroom training in analysis, research, and interpretation, and because they are expected to be able to communicate effectively on paper or in public
International Opportunities: International study is available for all students and may include opportunities for internships or taking course work towards various majors and minors. International study may have an impact on the MAP; therefore, it is important to consult with the academic advisor before participating. Interested students can find information about international study, research, internships, and service opportunities at: global.fsu.edu/undergraduate-students/going-abroad.
This Map is not a contract, either expressed or implied, between the University and the student, but represents a flexible program of the current curriculum which may be altered from time to time to carry out the academic objectives of the University. The University specifically reserves the right to change, delete or add to any Map at any time within the student’s period of study at the University.
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