Undergraduate Course Catalog 2006-2007
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
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English
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Through the study of a wide variety of literary materials, English
majors deepen their understanding of history, culture, language, and
human behavior. They also gain skill in writing, reading, and critical
thinking.
The faculty of the UNH Manchester English department specialize in
Twentieth-century poetry, poetry writing, women’s literary traditions,
American literary folklore, New England culture, protest literature,
nature writers, American and British fiction, Victorian literature and
art, Renaissance drama, interdisciplinary studies, composition,
journalism, grammar, and the use of computers to teach literature and
writing.
Many upper-level courses are conducted as seminars, and individual
conferences with professors are common. Field trips to see local
performances of drama and poetry readings are often planned in
conjunction with specific literature courses.
Job prospects for English majors after graduation are varied. English
majors find employment in libraries and museums, government agencies,
nonprofit organizations, publishing companies, journalism, the media,
social work, banking, and many other fields.
English Program of Study
For the English major at UNH Manchester, students must complete a
minimum of 40 credits in major coursework. Introduction to Critical
Analysis (ENGL 519) or Writing About Literature (ENGL 529) must be
completed with a grade of C or better. Except for ENGL 519 and 529, all
courses must be completed with a grade of C- or above in order to count
towards the English major. Major requirements include ENGL 519 or ENGL
529, two additional 500-level courses, and seven courses numbered 600
or above with an overall G.P.A. in the major of 2.0 or better. In
selecting these courses, students must meet the following distribution
requirements:
ENGL 519, Introduction to Critical Analysis, or ENGL 529, Writing About Literature
Literature before 1800: Either two advanced courses (numbered 600 or above), or one advanced course and ENGL 513
Literature after 1800: Either two advanced courses, or one advanced
course and one course from the following list: ENGL 514, 515, or 516
Total English courses must include three 500 level courses and seven courses numbered 600 and above.
A typical freshman program in the first semester consists of Freshman
English and three general education requirements or electives.
In the second semester the student typically would take Introduction to
Critical Analysis, an introductory literature course, and two general
education requirements or electives.
For more information about the English program, contact Professor Fred
Metting, program coordinator, (603) 641-4161 or by e-mail to fbm@cisunix.unh.edu. Or contact the UNH Manchester Office of Admissions at (603) 641-4150 or by e-mail to unhm.admissions@unh.edu.
