Concentration in English Studies

Requirements: Concentration in English Studies 

  • A minimum grade of C or higher is required in each major course 
  • 21 credit hours must be completed IU School of Liberal Arts at IU Indianapolis 
  • 18 credit hours in English must be at the 300-400 level

English Common Core (12 credits) 

Literary Interpretation (3 credits) 

  • ENG-L 202: Literary Interpretation 

Language and Linguistics (3 credits) 

  • ENG-Z 206: Introduction to Language Use 
  • ENG-Z 301: History of the English Language 
  • ENG-Z 310: Language in Context: Sociolinguistics 

Careers in English (3 credits)  

  • ENG-W 280: Literary Editing and Publishing  
  • ENG-W 365: Theory and Practice of Editing  
  • ENG-W 397: Writing Center Theory and Practice  
  • ENG-W 398: Internship in Writing  
  • ENG-Z 434: Introduction to TESOL Methods 

English Capstone (3 credits) 

  • ENG-E 398: Internship in English 
  • ENG-E 450: Capstone in English 
  • ENG-L 440: Senior Seminar in Literature 
  • ENG-W 426: Writing for Popular and Professional Publication 

Individualized Studies Concentration (21 credits) 

Gateway Course (3 credits): 

  • ENG-W 206: Introduction to Creative Writing 
  • ENG-W 207: Introduction to Fiction Writing 
  • ENG-W 208: Introduction to Poetry Writing 
  • ENG-W 210: Literacy and Public Life 

Individualized Studies Core (18 credits) 

In consultation with an English faculty mentor, choose 18 credits of English department classes at the 300-level or above