2025-2026 Gordon College Academic Catalog 
  
    Jul 04, 2025  
2025-2026 Gordon College Academic Catalog

English Language and Literature (B.A.)


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Requirements


Students with a major or minor in English must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework in the major or minor.

Historical Courses


8 credits required.  Either ENG214 or ENG215 can count toward the Historical Courses requirement, but not both.

Literary Studies Courses


4 credits are required from each of the following categories.

Internship


An internship is recommended, but not required.

Concentrations


Students majoring in English may also elect to complete one of the concentrations below; more than one concentration in the major is not allowed. Up to 8 credits from a concentration may also fulfill major requirements.

   

   

Honors


Seniors who maintain at least a 3.50 GPA in the major (with no grade lower than a B) and a 3.0 GPA overall may apply to graduate with honors in English language and literature upon completion of major requirements. Students work with a faculty advisor to develop an independent study with a substantial research project in literature or creative writing, culminating in a written honors thesis delivered to departmental faculty and students in the spring of the senior year. See program director.

Education Licensure - English


Students interested in teaching English should consult the program chairs of English and education for specific course requirements. 

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