Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog
In addition to the English core, students in this concentration are required to take seven teacher preparation courses. The following courses are to be taken. LEDU 301 Introduction to Teaching Credit(s): 3. LEDU 330 Psychological Foundations of Education Credit(s): 3. LEDU 341 Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Credit(s): 3. LEDU 425 Secondary Content Area Reading Credit(s): 3. LEDU 433 Single Subject Pedagogy Credit(s): 2. ENGL 433 CSET Preparation Class Credit(s): 1. LEDU 436 Secondary Curriculum Credit(s): 3. LEDU 437 Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork Credit(s): 1. Student teaching may be completed at the graduate level: LEDU 450 Secondary Student Teaching I Credit(s): 6. LEDU 452 Secondary Student Teaching II Credit(s): 6. Note: The Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new legislation. Please see a credential analyst in the School of Education for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential. Students must consult with both their major advisor and a School of Education advisor. Honors Graduate School Preparation For those committed to rigorous professional training in preparation for graduate study in English, application can be made for admission to this concentration, which requires 42 credits. Having first registered as generalists or declared one of the other tracks, candidates may apply to the concentration after three semesters of undergraduate study, having attained at least a 3.8 GPA in their major or having obtained departmental consent. Students then take the six specialized upper-division courses listed below in addition to the English core.
British Literature II British Literature III American Literature I American Literature II
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
ENGL 252 ENGL 253 ENGL 281 ENGL 282 ENGL 283
Race & Ethnicity in American Literature
Credit(s): 3.
The following courses comprise the rest of the English core: ENGL 290 World Literature
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Studies in American Literature Studies in English Literature Introduction to Critical Theory Introduction to Shakespeare
ENGL 360 ENGL 370 ENGL 390 ENGL 400
English Concentrations Generalist
For those wishing more flexibility in their schedules, the Generalist track (36 credits) requires at least 12 credits in elective upper-division English offerings in addition to the core courses listed above. Global & Ethnic Literatures For those desiring exposure to more diverse literary traditions, this concentration (36 credits) requires students to take specialized classes in Comparative Literature, World Literature, and Studies in Ethnic Literature. The following courses are required:
Race & Ethnicity in American Literature
ENGL 283
Credit(s): 3.
Must be taken toward fulfilling the English core requirements. ENGL 420 Studies in Comparative Literature
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Studies in World Literature Studies in Ethnic Literature
ENGL 481 ENGL 482
One 3 credit upper-division English elective Writing
For those seeking to supplement their study of literature with theoretical and vocational training in writing, this concentration (36 credits) requires students to take four specialized studies in writing in addition to the English core courses.
Advanced Composition Studies in Literary Theory
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
ENGL 340 ENGL 454
Complete two sections of ENGL 454.
Honors Seminar English Practicum
Credit(s): 3.
ENGL 471 ENGL 490
Advanced Composition Creative Writing: Poetry Creative Writing: Fiction
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
ENGL 340 ENGL 343 ENGL 344 ENGL 410
Credit(s): 1 - 3.
Must be taken for 3 credits.
Senior Thesis
Credit(s): 3.
ENGL 491
Studies in Specialized Writing
Secondary Instruction For those interested in teaching English at the high school level, this concentration provides coursework that, combined with successfully passing the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET), leads to a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in English. The Secondary Instruction concentration consists of 43 credits.
English Minor Minor Requirements An English Minor is offered upon the completion of 18 credits, 12 of which must be upper division. (Of these 12, 6 must be taken on Biola’s campus.) The minor consists of six courses selected from the ENGL course list (excluding ENGL 151 - 171).
Required general education courses include: PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology COMM 280 Oral Interpretation
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