The Bachelor of Arts in English degree provides a broad foundation in the study of writing and texts, including literature, film and media, and rhetoric. Students with a concentration in Film choose advanced courses in topics such as genre, adaptation, theory of production, and screenwriting. The degree culminates with a Senior Seminar that integrates elements of analysis, production, and screenwriting.
B.A. in English Film Concentration
Overview
General Requirements
Students in the Concentration must take at least three film courses: ENG 3307: Introduction to the Study of Film, and two courses from the following list:
- ENG 3302: Film and Video Theory and Production
- ENG 3306: Writing for Film
- ENG 3308: Advanced Topics in Film
- ENG 3309: The Southwest in Film
- ENG 3316: Film Adaptation Studies
- ENG 3326: US Drama on Film
- ENG 4350: Senior Seminar in Film
In addition to general education requirements, all English majors take 36 hours of English courses, including First-Year English and Sophomore Literature courses. Of those 36 hours, students must complete 24 hours of advanced courses, including:
- ENG 3301
- 2 Early Literature courses
- Single Author course
- 4000-level course
Students may satisfy multiple requirements with one course.