The English Area of the Humanities Department at Curry College offers several major and minor programs that are designed to meet
the individual needs and interests of our students.

English, offers three possible concentrations with the major: one in traditional Literature, one in American Studies, and a third in
Women in Literature.

The Writing Program offers three concentrations through the English area: Creative Writing, Journalism, and Professional Writing.

In addition to our academic program, Curry College publishes a collection of student writing in the Curry Arts Journal. With writing
awards each year for students, the Area also hosts faculty and student readings, invites prestigious writers to present and share their
work with the student body through its Writer-in-Residence series, and publishes a student-run newspaper, The Currier Times. The
English Area offers majors and minors in all subjects the opportunities to present their original pieces of literature and/or journalism in
writing forums.

Majors in all English concentrations must complete 30 credits hours above the 1000-level. English majors must take a core curriculum
of three out of five courses (listed below) in addition to one senior seminar or capstone course for a total of 12 credits. Six additional
courses above the 1000-level, or an additional 18 credits must be taken in order to complete the major. Those wishing to focus on a
specific area must take five of the remaining six courses in their chosen concentration.

Core Requirements: For the English Major in each of the concentrations
Students majoring in any of the concentrations in English must include in their program a capstone/ senior seminar (3 credits), and at
least three of the following courses (9 credits) for a total of 12 credits:

ENG 2010 Major British Writers I
ENG 2020 Major British Writers II
ENG 2110 American Literature I
ENG 2120 American Literature II
ENG 3700 Shakespeare

Students must complete an additional six courses or 18 credits above the 1000-level (for a total of 30 credits) to complete the major. In
order to specialize in Literature, American Studies,Women in Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism, or Professional Writing, students
must take at least five of the remaining six required courses in that concentration. A sixth course may an elective course at the 2000-
level. Students may concentrate their studies in one of the following tracks:

Concentration in Traditional Literacy Heritage and/or Literacy Genre and Movement

This concentration gives a solid foundation for graduate study in literature. Students should take six courses from the following lists:

Traditional Literary Heritage
ENG 2010 Major British Writers I
ENG 2020 Major British Writers II
ENG 2170 Women in Irish Literature
ENG 3578 20th Century Irish Literature
ENG 3580 Irish Literature Since Joyce
ENG 3620 Victorian Literature
ENG 3640 Romanticism
ENG 3740 Chaucer
ENG 3770 British Literature of 17th Century

Literary Genre and Movements
ENG 2365 Banned Books and Dangerous Ideas
ENG 2629 Adolescents in Film and Literature
ENG 2631 Journey in Literature
ENG 2632 Women in 19th Century Literature
ENG 2633 Individual v. Society
ENG 2634 Literature and the Law
ENG 2642 Asian Film and Literature
ENG 2660 Frankensteinfrom Novel to Film
ENG 2820 Modern Poetry
ENG 2830 Film and Novel
ENG 2840 Film and Drama
ENG 2845 Ghosts in Film and Literature
ENG 2855 Film Noir
ENG 2870 Spy in Film and Fiction
ENG 3050 Comedy
ENG 3342 Business in Film and Literature
ENG 3700 Shakespeare

Concentration in American Literacy Studies

This concentration gives the student a comparative perspective on the important questions and practical considerations that form the
subject of literary studies across a broad spectrum of cultures and viewpoints in America. Students must take both ENG 2110:
American Literature I and ENG 2120: American Literature II. In addition, this concentration requires successful completion of at
least six courses from the following list:

American Studies
ENG 2110 American Literature I
ENG 2120 American Literature II
ENG 2122 American Classics
ENG 2130 Literature of the American South
ENG 2140 Contemporary American Literature
ENG 2860 American West in Film and Literature
ENG 2865 America at War in Film and Literature
ENG 3110 American Novels
ENG 3650 Twentieth Century Fiction
ENG 2160 Gay and Lesbian Literature
ENG 2365 Banned Books and Dangerous Ideas
ENG 2629 Adolescents in Film and Literature
ENG 2631 Journey in Literature
ENG 2632 Women in 19th Century Literature
ENG 2633 Individual v. Society
ENG 2634 Literature and the Law
ENG 2642 Asian Film and Literature
ENG 2660 Frankensteinfrom Novel to Film
ENG 2820 Modern Poetry
ENG 2830 Film and Novel
ENG 2840 Film and Drama
ENG 2845 Ghosts in Film and Literature
ENG 2870 Spy in Film and Fiction
ENG 3050 Comedy
ENG 3340 Women in Modern Literature
ENG 3342 Business in Film and Literature
ENG 3545 Modern Drama
ENG 3650 Twentieth Century Fiction
ENG 3700 Shakespeare

Concentration in Women in Literature

Students should take six courses from the following list:
ENG 2160 Gay and Lesbian Literature
ENG 2632 Women in 19th Century World Literature
ENG 2660 Frankenstein from Novel to Film
ENG 2850 Women in Film
ENG 3340 Women in Modern Literature

Concentration in Creative Writing
Students choosing this option for the major in English develop their talents as creative writers in different genres, including poetry, fiction,
non-fictional prose, memoir and life-writing and playwriting. Students are strongly urged to create a writer’s portfolio and work
on, or submit writing to student publications. This concentration requires successful completion of at least five (15 credits) of the following
courses:

ENG 2300 Creative Writing I
ENG 2310 Creative Writing II
ENG 2350 Writing Poetry
ENG 2396 Non-Fiction Writing
ENG 2476 Scriptwriting
ENG 2490 Introduction to Memoir and Personal Writing
ENG 2700 Writing and Dreams
ENG 3440 Therapeutic Uses of Writing
ENG 3470 Freelance Writing: The Portfolio, The Profession
ENG 3476 Advanced Scriptwriting
ENG 3490 Memoir Writing and Life Writing
ENG 3495 Writing and Reading Memoir and Fiction
ENG 3550 Therapeutic Uses of Writing II

Concentration in Journalism
This concentration builds skill in writing and in adapting writing to different formats and requirements. The concentration provides a
foundation and marketable skill for work in publishing, journalism, public relations, publicity, advertising, and media combining
words and images. Practical skills include experience in desktop publishing and other aspects of technology related to publishing, and
in the creation of a writer’s portfolio. Participation in a student publication is strongly recommended. Students must complete at least
five (15 credits) of the following courses:

ENG 1501 Newspaper Production Workshop I
ENG 1502 Newspaper Production Workshop II
ENG 2501 Newspaper Writing and Practicum I
ENG 2502 Newspaper Writing and Practicum II
ENG 2506 Sub-Editors of The Currier Times
ENG 2530 Curry Arts Journal Practicum I
ENG 2535 Curry Arts Journal Practicum II
ENG 2900 Introduction to Journalism
ENG 2901 Intermediate Journalism
ENG 3290 Advanced Journalism
ENG 3470 Freelance Writing: The Portfolio, The Profession
ENG 4561 The Currier Times Editor

Concentration in Professional Writing
As with the concentration in Journalism, this concentration builds skills in writing and in adapting writing to different formats and
requirements. The concentration provides a foundation and marketable skill for work in publishing, journalism, public relations,
publicity, advertising, and media, combining words and images. Practical skills include experience in desktop publishing and other related
aspects of technology and the creation of a writer’s portfolio. Those concentrating in Professional Writing should take an internship
focused on professional writing arranged through Experiential Education. Students in the Professional Writing concentration must take
five (15 credits) of the following courses:

ENG 2015 Structure of the English Language
ENG 2380 Business Writing
ENG 2390 Writing About Sports
ENG 2392 Writing About Art
ENG 2396 Non-Fiction Writing
ENG 2480 Writing for the Professions
ENG 2530 Curry Arts Journal Practicum I
ENG 2535 Curry Arts Journal Practicum II
ENG 3440 Therapeutic Uses of Writing
ENG 3470 Freelance Writing: The Portfolio, The Profession
ENG 3550 Therapeutic Uses of Writing II