English, B.A.
currently requires a 3.0 GPA in core Math and Science courses. The required pre-engineering courses taken at Biola for most engineering programs are listed below. Other courses may be required for specific engineering programs. General Education Requirements Students in the engineering 3/2 program sequence are exempt from general education requirements in literature (3 credits) and World Civilization (3 credits). The student is also exempt from the last semester residency requirement. GPA Requirement To continue in the program a student is required to have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the following courses: CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I, MATH 105 - Calculus I MATH 106 - Calculus II, PHSC 132 - General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat, PHSC 134 - General Physics I Laboratory, PHSC 233 - General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism, and PHSC 237 - General Physics II Laboratory. Integration Seminar Requirement Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics degree program are required to take BBST 465 - Integration Seminar: Christianity and the Natural Sciences, or another approved Integration Seminar topic (see advisor). Core Requirements CHEM 105 General Chemistry I Credit(s): 4. MATH 105 Calculus I Credit(s): 4. MATH 106 Calculus II Credit(s): 4. MATH 205 Calculus III Credit(s): 4. MATH 335 Ordinary Differential Equations Credit(s): 3. PHSC 121 Introduction to Engineering Credit(s): 1. PHSC 124 Data Analysis and Presentation Credit(s): 1. PHSC 132 General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3. PHSC 134 General Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1. PHSC 233 General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism Credit(s): 3. PHSC 237 General Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1. PHSC 234 General Physics III: Waves, Optics and Modern Physics Credit(s): 4. PHSC 311 Computer Techniques in Science and Engineering Credit(s): 3. PHSC 321 Circuits and Instrumentation I Credit(s): 5. Additional courses may be required by specific engineering programs and include: CHEM 106 General Chemistry II Credit(s): 4. MATH 291 Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3. PHSC 313 Statics Credit(s): 3. PHSC 314 Mechanics of Materials Credit(s): 3. PHSC 316 Dynamics Credit(s): 3. PHSC 318 Classical Mechanics Credit(s): 3. PHSC 352 Fundamentals of Materials Science Credit(s): 3. English, B.A. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in English, students will be able to: 1. Cultivate empathy through engaging with texts (ULO 2). 2. Illustrate intellectual curiosity and devise strategies for independent inquiry (ULO 1). 3. Situate literary and rhetorical texts in dialogue with Christian faith traditions (ULO 2). 4. Articulate the value of diverse textual perspectives (ULO 2).
5. Evaluate a variety of theoretical lenses and apply them critically (ULO 1). 6. Interpret texts within their socio-historical contexts (ULO 1). 7. Construct clear and persuasive arguments using textual evidence (ULO 3). 8. Recognize the aesthetic and formal qualities of literary and rhetorical texts (ULO 1). 9. Practice the craft of writing in a variety of genres appropriate to audience (ULO 3). Degree Program A Bachelor of Arts degree in English is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate with an English major in one of three concentrations: Literature, Writing, or Secondary Instruction. Thirty- six credits are required, of which 24 credits must be upper-division in the major. International Students All students requesting transfer of credits from countries where English is not the primary language must provide the following to be assessed by the English Department prior to approval of credits: sample writings, a course description from the University’s catalog, a syllabus of the course, writings from the course and transcript. Final All non-native speakers of English will be able to count 12 credits of ESL instruction from ENGL 151, 152, 161, and 171 toward graduation. For students pursuing the B.A. degree, the 12 credits of ESL will satisfy the foreign language requirement. For students pursuing the B.S. degree, 4 credits will satisfy the foreign language requirement and an additional 8 credits can be counted as electives. ENGL 151 decision will be made by the department chair. English as a Second Language (ESL)
English for the Non-Native Speaker: Foundations of Academic Writing English for the Non-Native Speaker: Oral Skills English for the Non-Native Speaker: Essay and Academic Writing English for the Non-Native Speaker: Writing Workshop
Credit(s): 4.
ENGL 152
Credit(s): 3.
ENGL 161
Credit(s): 3.
ENGL 171
Credit(s): 3. See course descriptions for the English Language Studies Program, under International Student Education. GPA Requirements A minimum grade of “C” is required for credit for any course counted toward the major. Students must complete with at least a “B-” (2.67) average on all 200-level courses required for General Education Literature credit for the English core: at least two English Literature surveys (ENGL 251, 252, 253), two American Literature surveys (281, 282, 283), and World Literature (290). General Education Requirements As part of the regular general education requirement, students must complete: ENGL 112 Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing I Credit(s): 3. ENGL 113 Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing II Credit(s): 3. ENGL 290 World Literature Credit(s): 3. Core Requirements (24 Credits) In addition to the three English courses taken for general education credit, all students of English must complete 24 credits in required core courses. Choose two of the following: ENGL 251 British Literature I Credit(s): 3. ENGL 252 British Literature II Credit(s): 3. ENGL 253 British Literature III Credit(s): 3. Choose two of the following: ENGL 281 American Literature I Credit(s): 3.
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