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Students pursuing a general major in English (not in creative writing or for secondary teaching) will be required to take a minimum of 9 courses, distributed as follows.

1. ______ English 248. Introduction to Literature
Students are encouraged to take this foundational course as early in their studies as possible, and certainly before they enroll in 300-level courses.

2. ______ English 231. West. World Literature I
IDS 171. Cultural Heritage I may be substituted for English 231.

3-5. Literature before 1850:
Three 4-credit courses, numbered 295 and higher, in literature predominantly before 1850. English 301 British Literature I,
English 305 American Literature I, and other designated 300 level courses fulfill this requirement.

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6-9. Electives in Literature or Literary Theory:
Four four-credit electives in literature or literary theory, numbered 295 or higher (a 200- or 300- level creative writing workshop may substituted for one of these literature courses).

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Note: At least two of courses 3-9 must be predominantly in British literature and at least two predominantly in American literature.

______ GPA in English (at least 2.0 for graduation)