English Studies, B.A.

Lower-Division Core (8 units)

• ENGL 31 - Readings in British Literature Units: 4
• ENGL 32 - Readings in American Literature Units: 4

Upper Division Core (34 units)

• ENGL 105 - Textual Analysis Units: 4
• ENGL 131 - Literacy Studies Units: 4
• ENGL 132S - Rhetoric, Grammar, and Writing Instruction Units: 4
• ENGL 133 - Texts Teachers Teach Units: 4
• ENGL 193 - Seminar in English Studies Units: 4
• ENGL 197 - Senior Project in English Studies Units: 1
• DRAMA 138A - Children’s Theatre Units: 3
• LING 141 - TESOL/SLAT (Second Language Acquisition & Teaching) Units: 3

Literature of Diversity (4 units)

Select one approved course:

• ENGL 112 - World Literature: Ancient Units: 4
• COMM 113
• COMM 114 - Communication and Learning Units: 3
• COMM 141
• COMM 142 - Communication Criticism Units: 3
• COMM 143
• COMM 144 - Rhetoric of Terrorism Units: 3
• COMM 167 - Leadership in Groups and Organizations Units: 3
• COMM 168T
• COMM 178
• COMM 179

Extended Studies (12-14 units)

Select one of the following English Studies major extended studies emphases:

Additional Requirements (6 - 12)

• 2 college level courses in foreign language Units: 6-8
• ENGL 106W - Writing in English Studies Units: 4 OR Upper Division Writing Exam (UDWE)

Advising Notes:

1. The major in English Studies is a California state-approved program preparing students for a career teaching English Language Arts at the middle and high school levels. In addition to core courses, students also choose one extended studies emphasis from the following areas: Creative Writing, Rhetoric and Writing Studies, Speech, Theater, and Linguistics.
2. The language requirement may be fulfilled by a sequence of two semesters of the same language. However, if a student demonstrates advanced proficiency by completing the final course in a language sequence (e.g., the fourth semester course in a language), or an advanced reading course, that single course may fulfill this requirement with the approval of the faculty advisor.
3. Courses may double-count in G.E. and the major. Recommended G.E. courses for all English credential majors are as follows:
   G.E. Area C1 - DRAMA 22 , DRAMA 62 ; ENGL 41 , ENGL 43 , ENGL 44 
   G.E. Area C2 - LING 10  or foreign language courses
   G.E. Area E - DRAMA 32 
   G.E. Area IC - ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , ENGL 103 , ENGL 112 , ENGL 113 , ENGL 114 , ENGL 174 ; DRAMA 163 ; PHIL 120 , PHIL 150  or PHIL 151 
   G.E. Area ID - MCJ 178 
   Area MI - LING 147 
4. To demonstrate Subject Matter Competency in the state of California through the Fresno State English Studies major, students must:
   1. receive grades of either A or B in ENGL 105 , ENGL 131 , and ENGL 193 ;
   2. complete and earn the B.A. in English Studies with an average 3.0 GPA or better in major coursework; and
   3. complete and pass a reflective portfolio and interview process covering four state-mandated areas of English Studies.
5. To be eligible to enter the Fresno State Credential Program students must:
   1. earn a bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) with an overall GPA of 2.67 (including major and General Education Coursework);
   2. provide evidence of successful completion of an appropriate pre-program field experience or EHD 50 - Introduction to Teaching ;
   3. complete CI 149 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology in Secondary Classrooms 
   4. demonstrate basic skills by passing the CBEST;
   5. provide evidence of English Language Arts Subject Matter Competency, either through a California state-approved program of coursework such as Fresno State’s major in English Studies OR by passing the state CSET (exam) in English