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English Studies, Literature Concentration, B.S.

Fitchburg State University · Fitchburg, MA

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
16.0104
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
SOC
25-1123
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
165820
CourseShelf checklist
CK_165820_a4657654
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

English Studies Faculty

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    English Studies Program

    1 item
    1. A course in speech fulfills the speaking and listening requirement, where applicable.
      Not resolved to a course

    Core Courses for All English Studies Concentrations

    1 item
    1. ENGL 2999
      Approaches to English Studies
      As published: “Approaches to English Studies 3 Credit(s) (MAJ Literary Inquiry and Analysis)”
      3

    Three Literature Surveys 9 cr.

    0 items

      Requirements

      2 items
      1. ENGL 2000
        American Literature I: Legends/Massacres and Slavery/Freedom
        As published: “American Literature I: Legends/Massacres and Slavery/Freedom 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      2. ENGL 2100
        American Literature II: Making and Remaking America
        As published: “American Literature II: Making and Remaking America 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Requirements

      3 items
      1. ENGL 2200
        British Literature I: Adventure and Transformation
        As published: “British Literature I: Adventure and Transformation 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      2. ENGL 2210
        British Literature II: Revolution and Romance
        As published: “British Literature II: Revolution and Romance 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      3. ENGL 2220
        British Literature III: Empire and Resistance
        As published: “British Literature III: Empire and Resistance 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Requirements

      25 items
      1. ENGL 2000
        American Literature I: Legends/Massacres and Slavery/Freedom
        As published: “American Literature I: Legends/Massacres and Slavery/Freedom 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      2. ENGL 4200
        The Romantic Movement in U.S. Literature 1810–1860
        As published: “The Romantic Movement in U.S. Literature 1810–1860 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. ENGL 2100
        American Literature II: Making and Remaking America
        As published: “American Literature II: Making and Remaking America 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      4. ENGL 2650
        Ethnic American Literature
        As published: “Ethnic American Literature 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      5. ENGL 3010
        American Drama
        As published: “American Drama 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      6. ENGL 3220
        American Novel to 1950
        As published: “American Novel to 1950 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      7. ENGL 2200
        British Literature I: Adventure and Transformation
        As published: “British Literature I: Adventure and Transformation 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      8. ENGL 3030
        Global Middle Ages
        As published: “Global Middle Ages 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      9. ENGL 3120
        Golden Age of English Renaissance Literature
        As published: “Golden Age of English Renaissance Literature 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      10. ENGL 4010
        Chaucer and His World
        As published: “Chaucer and His World 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      11. ENGL 2210
        British Literature II: Revolution and Romance
        As published: “British Literature II: Revolution and Romance 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      12. ENGL 4040
        Major English Writers of the 17th Century
        As published: “Major English Writers of the 17th Century 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      13. ENGL 4050
        The Novel in the 18th Century
        As published: “The Novel in the 18th Century 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      14. ENGL 4080
        British Romanticism
        As published: “British Romanticism 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      15. ENGL 2220
        British Literature III: Empire and Resistance
        As published: “British Literature III: Empire and Resistance 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      16. ENGL 3020
        Modern Drama
        As published: “Modern Drama 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      17. ENGL 3040
        British Literature Since World War II
        As published: “British Literature Since World War II 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      18. ENGL 4090
        The 19th-Century English Novel
        As published: “The 19th-Century English Novel 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      19. ENGL 4100
        Victorian Literature
        As published: “Victorian Literature 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      20. ENGL 4115
        British Modernism
        As published: “British Modernism 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      21. ENGL 2400
        World Literature I: Myths and Traditions
        As published: “World Literature I: Myths and Traditions 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      22. ENGL 2500
        World Literature II: Cultures in Conversation
        As published: “World Literature II: Cultures in Conversation 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      23. ENGL 3000
        World Drama
        As published: “World Drama 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      24. ENGL 3100
        World Novel
        As published: “World Novel 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      25. ENGL 2003
        Latin American Literature
        As published: “Latin American Literature 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Requirements

      4 items
      1. ENGL 2400
        World Literature I: Myths and Traditions
        As published: “World Literature I: Myths and Traditions 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      2. ENGL 2500
        World Literature II: Cultures in Conversation
        As published: “World Literature II: Cultures in Conversation 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      3. ENGL 3000
        World Drama
        As published: “World Drama 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      4. ENGL 3100
        World Novel
        As published: “World Novel 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      One Upper Level Literature: 4000 Level 3 cr.

      0 items

        One Upper Level Writing Intensive 3 cr. (select one)

        13 items
        1. ENGL 3015
          Writing the Science Fiction and Fantasy Novel
          As published: “Writing the Science Fiction and Fantasy Novel 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. ENGL 3026
          Genres, Forms, and Themes in Creative Writing
          As published: “Genres, Forms, and Themes in Creative Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        3. ENGL 3027
          Experimental Writing
          As published: “Experimental Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        4. ENGL 3028
          Research for Creative Writers
          As published: “Research for Creative Writers 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        5. ENGL 3045
          Media Conscious Storytelling
          As published: “Media Conscious Storytelling 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        6. ENGL 3055
          The Structure and Nature of Language
          As published: “The Structure and Nature of Language 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        7. ENGL 3510
          Fiction Writing
          As published: “Fiction Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        8. ENGL 3520
          Poetry Writing
          As published: “Poetry Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        9. ENGL 3540
          Writing Film Criticism
          As published: “Writing Film Criticism 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        10. ENGL 3860
          Writing for Organizations
          As published: “Writing for Organizations 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        11. ENGL 3870
          Feature and Magazine Writing
          As published: “Feature and Magazine Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        12. ENGL 3890
          Creative Nonfiction Writing
          As published: “Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        13. SPCH 3000
          Speech Writing
          As published: “Speech Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Capstone 3 cr.

        1 item
        1. ENGL 4999
          English Capstone
          As published: “English Capstone 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        NOTE

        0 items

          BS in English Studies Literature

          1 item
          1. This program also provides preparation for Initial Licensure for Teaching Secondary and Middle School 5-12 English.
            Not resolved to a course

          Culture Studies (select from) 3 cr.

          19 items
          1. ENGL 2300
            Literature and Disability
            As published: “Literature and Disability 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          2. ENGL 2350
            American Political Film and Literature: Conspiracies & Controversies
            As published: “American Political Film and Literature: Conspiracies & Controversies 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          3. ENGL 2600
            The Bible as Literature
            As published: “The Bible as Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          4. ENGL 2620
            Greek and Roman Mythology
            As published: “Greek and Roman Mythology 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          5. ENGL 2650
            Ethnic American Literature
            As published: “Ethnic American Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          6. ENGL 2660
            19th Century African American Literature
            As published: “19th Century African American Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          7. ENGL 2670
            20th Century African American Literature
            As published: “20th Century African American Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          8. ENGL 2710
            Introduction to Science Fiction and Fantasy
            As published: “Introduction to Science Fiction and Fantasy 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          9. ENGL 2765
            LGBTQ Issues & Literature
            As published: “LGBTQ Issues & Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          10. ENGL 2890
            Storytelling and the Oral Tradition
            As published: “Storytelling and the Oral Tradition 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          11. ENGL 3000
            World Drama
            As published: “World Drama 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          12. ENGL 3061
            Jewish American Literature & Culture
            As published: “Jewish American Literature & Culture 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          13. ENGL 3091
            Asian Cinemas: Eastern Visions in a Post Colonial World
            As published: “Asian Cinemas: Eastern Visions in a Post Colonial World 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          14. ENGL 3100
            World Novel
            As published: “World Novel 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          15. ENGL 3300
            Women and Literature
            As published: “Women and Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          16. ENGL 3620
            The Classical Tradition in Western Literature
            As published: “The Classical Tradition in Western Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          17. ENGL 3880
            Folklore in America
            As published: “Folklore in America 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          18. ENGL 4060
            Early Modern Women Writers
            As published: “Early Modern Women Writers 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          19. ENGL 4600
            Literary Cult of the Virgin Queen
            As published: “Literary Cult of the Virgin Queen 3 Credit(s)”
            3

          Genre Study (select from) 3 cr.

          21 items
          1. ENGL 2620
            Greek and Roman Mythology
            As published: “Greek and Roman Mythology 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          2. ENGL 2700
            The Short Story
            As published: “The Short Story 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          3. ENGL 2720
            Reading Poetry
            As published: “Reading Poetry 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          4. ENGL 2750
            Detective Fiction
            As published: “Detective Fiction 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          5. THEA 2730
            History of the Theater I
            As published: “History of the Theater I 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          6. THEA 2740
            History of the Theater II
            As published: “History of the Theater II 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          7. ENGL 2890
            Storytelling and the Oral Tradition
            As published: “Storytelling and the Oral Tradition 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          8. ENGL 2900
            Children’s Literature
            As published: “Children’s Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          9. ENGL 2910
            Literature for Young Adults
            As published: “Literature for Young Adults 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          10. ENGL 2951
            The Grammar Dilemma: Grammar Instruction in the Middle and Secondary School
            As published: “The Grammar Dilemma: Grammar Instruction in the Middle and Secondary School 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          11. ENGL 3000
            World Drama
            As published: “World Drama 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          12. ENGL 3010
            American Drama
            As published: “American Drama 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          13. ENGL 3020
            Modern Drama
            As published: “Modern Drama 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          14. ENGL 3060
            Modern Poetry
            As published: “Modern Poetry 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          15. ENGL 3090
            Questioning War in Film and Literature
            As published: “Questioning War in Film and Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          16. ENGL 3100
            World Novel
            As published: “World Novel 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          17. ENGL 3730
            Comics and the Graphic Novel as Literature
            As published: “Comics and the Graphic Novel as Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          18. ENGL 4050
            The Novel in the 18th Century
            As published: “The Novel in the 18th Century 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          19. ENGL 4090
            The 19th-Century English Novel
            As published: “The 19th-Century English Novel 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          20. ENGL 4230
            American Novel Since World War II
            As published: “American Novel Since World War II 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          21. ENGL 4500
            Literary Theory
            As published: “Literary Theory 3 Credit(s)”
            3

          Continental/Post-Colonial Literature (select from) 3 cr.

          8 items
          1. ENGL 2003
            Latin American Literature
            As published: “Latin American Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          2. ENGL 3050
            20th-Century Irish Literature
            As published: “20th-Century Irish Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          3. ENGL 3070
            European Literature I
            As published: “European Literature I 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          4. ENGL 3080
            European Literature II
            As published: “European Literature II 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          5. ENGL 3092
            Transatlantic Literature
            As published: “Transatlantic Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          6. ENGL 3700
            African Literature
            As published: “African Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          7. ENGL 3710
            South Asian Literature
            As published: “South Asian Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          8. ENGL 3720
            Caribbean Literature
            As published: “Caribbean Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3

          Literary Movement (select from) 3 cr.

          10 items
          1. ENGL 3030
            Global Middle Ages
            As published: “Global Middle Ages 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          2. ENGL 3040
            British Literature Since World War II
            As published: “British Literature Since World War II 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          3. ENGL 3120
            Golden Age of English Renaissance Literature
            As published: “Golden Age of English Renaissance Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          4. ENGL 3210
            Major American Writers of the 20th Century
            As published: “Major American Writers of the 20th Century 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          5. ENGL 3620
            The Classical Tradition in Western Literature
            As published: “The Classical Tradition in Western Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          6. ENGL 4040
            Major English Writers of the 17th Century
            As published: “Major English Writers of the 17th Century 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          7. ENGL 4080
            British Romanticism
            As published: “British Romanticism 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          8. ENGL 4100
            Victorian Literature
            As published: “Victorian Literature 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          9. ENGL 4115
            British Modernism
            As published: “British Modernism 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          10. ENGL 4200
            The Romantic Movement in U.S. Literature 1810–1860
            As published: “The Romantic Movement in U.S. Literature 1810–1860 3 Credit(s)”
            3

          Special Authors

          1 item
          1. ENGL 4000
            Major Authors
            As published: “Major Authors 3 Credit(s)”
            3

          Shakespeare (select from) 3 cr.

          2 items
          1. ENGL 4020
            Shakespeare’s Drama: Text and Performance
            As published: “Shakespeare’s Drama: Text and Performance 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          2. ENGL 4030
            Interpreting Shakespeare’s Work
            As published: “Interpreting Shakespeare’s Work 3 Credit(s)”
            3

          Junior/Senior Seminar 3 cr.

          1 item
          1. ENGL 4400
            Seminar
            As published: “Seminar 3 Credit(s)”
            3
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