Concentration in English: Preparation for Secondary School Teaching (39 cr)

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The concentration in English: Preparation for Secondary School Teaching is designed to prepare students to teach English in grades 7-12 by providing a foundation in British, American, and Multi-Ethnic literatures, as well as writing and language studies. Students choosing this concentration take ENGL 252 Introduction to Literary Studies, 18 credits of required literature courses, 6 credits of required writing courses, a 3-credit language course, and three electives chosen from among 300- and 400-level courses offered by the Department, with the option to choose one of their three electives from a menu of courses in other departments and programs. When taken together with the requirements for the Secondary Education minor of the School of Education, this program meets initial certification requirements for New York State and New York City public schools. Students interested in the Education minor must apply to the School of Education for admission. Students who do not wish to pursue certification need not take the Secondary Education minor. Eligible English: Preparation for Secondary School Teaching majors may pursue English Departmental Honors by taking ENGL 49400 Honors Seminar.

Note: The English Department strongly recommends that students take at least one modern or contemporary literature course.

This concentration consists of five parts:

Foundational Courses

Foundational Courses include courses in English and prerequisites to these courses. These courses must be completed before embarking upon the major. Students with appropriate background may be exempted from some or all Foundational Courses. See department for proper placement.

Note: Several courses leading to (foundational) or within this major may fulfill parts of the Hunter Core Requirement (CUNY Common Core [CCC], Hunter Focus, Concurrent Requirements). When selecting courses, it may be to a student’s advantage to choose courses that count toward the Hunter Core Requirement and also advance the student on the path to the major. Details on the Hunter Core Requirement can be found here: Appendix I: Hunter Core Requirement

Courses	CUNY Common Core	Foundational or Major
ENGL 12000	English Composition (EC)	Foundational
ENGL 22000	English Composition (EC)	Foundational

B.A. in English: Concentration in English: Preparation for Secondary School Teaching

A. Introduction to Literary Studies (3 cr)

ENGL 25200 - Introduction to Literary Studies

B. Six Required Literature Courses (18 cr)

1. Three Required Courses (9 cr)

2. One course chosen from the following (3 cr):

3. One course chosen from the following (3 cr):

4. One course chosen from the following (3 cr.)

C. Required Writing Courses (6 cr)

1. Theory and Practice of Expository Writing (3 cr)

ENGL 30100 - Theory and Practice of Expository Writing

2. One course chosen from the following (3 cr.)

D. Required Language Course (3 cr)

ENGL 33100 - The Structure of Modern English

E. Three Electives (9 cr)

Students may choose from among 300- or 400-level English courses, including, if the student is eligible, one of the Honors Seminars (ENGL 49400). It is strongly recommended that students consider choosing either a Modern/Contemporary Literature, Linguistics, Rhetoric, or Writing course to fulfill one of the Elective requirements.
All English majors also have the option to take one of their elective courses in another department. In order to do this, students must meet all of that department’s prerequisites for the course. Students with double majors may apply the course to one of those majors, but not both. For example, someone majoring in English and History who takes HIST 342.51 Britain Since 1689 may count that course toward either the English or History major, not both. Students may choose from the courses and departments listed below.
Note: To take a 300-level course in one of the following departments and programs that is not on the list, or in another department, students must have prior written permission from an English advisor and must meet all the prerequisites for the course.