Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
English is one of the most widely spoken languages and is rapidly becoming the international language of the world. The English Literature Department integrates English language and literature to help second language learners expand the boundaries of their future careers. The students' ability to read , analyze and criticize different texts in English and their knowledge of Western culture prepare them to be engaged in a post- globalized work-market in a variety of areas. Moreover, an awareness of informal and analytical writing strategies in English can also provide students with a wide range of skills which can be used in future studies, work, industry and business. The Department of English offers a Major degree tailored to fulfill the needs of Arab learners pursuing work opportunities in public and private sectors. Besides mastering language skills, students become proficient in the historical, sociological, political, psychological and cultural contexts out of which English/American literature has grown. This comprehensive pedagogical approach is supplemented with Minors in writing skills, theatre studies, film / cinema studies, English language and Literacy and Fine Arts.
Program Objectives
- Read and discuss a substantial number of complex works of literature and criticism in English.
- Write a substantial number of analytical as well as informal assignments in English.
- Interrogate the relationships between literary works and their historical and cultural contexts.
- Investigate the connections made by literature between individuals, across boundaries of time and space.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Use appropriate terminology to identify key features of literary texts, genres, periods, techniques or devices.
- Analyze literary texts with reference to formal or aesthetic properties as well as to socio-historical rootedness and function.
- Communicate appropriately and successfully, orally and in writing, on specialist as well as non-specialist subject matter, in a variety of academic or non-academic contexts.
- Demonstrate willingness and ability to undertake further studies in literature or related disciplines, or to assume positions of responsibility in the world of work or civic engagement.
- Apply generic skills and competences developed in the course of the program, such as critical thinking, problem-solving or team-work, in the world of work or civic engagement.
- Undertake research with competent and proper use of printed as well as electronic resources, and of quantitative as well as qualitative methods.
Degree Requirements
Required Credit Hours : minimum 120 hours
General Education (Req. CH:33) Cluster 1: Skills for the Future (Req. Ch:15)
| Area 1: Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEIE222 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Area 2: English Communication (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEAE101 | Academic English for Humanities and STEM | 3 |
| Area 3: Fourth Industrial Revolution (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEIT112 | Fourth Industrial Revolution | 3 |
| Area 4: Critical Thinking (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PHI180 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Area 5: Quantitative Reasoning (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH120 | Contemporary Applications of Math | 3 |
| STAT101 | Statistics in the Modern World | 3 |
Cluster 2: The Human Community (Req. Ch:12)
| Area 1: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH366 | History and Theories of Contemporary Architecture | 3 |
| HSR120 | Introduction to Heritage & Culture | 3 |
| HSR130 | Introduction to Language & Communication | 3 |
| MSC200 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI226 | Human Rights Theory | 3 |
| PHIL120 | Principles of Professional Ethics | 3 |
| TRS200 | Introduction to Translation | 3 |
| CHIN101 | Chinese 1 for Beginners 1 | 3 |
| FCH102 | French 2 for Beginners | 3 |
| KOR101 | Korean 1 for Beginners | 3 |
| GER101 | German 1 for Beginners | 3 |
| SPN101 | Spanish 1 for Beginners | 3 |
1 : Registering in any of these courses: (CHIN101, FCH101, KOR101, GER101, SPN101) should be followed by registering in the relevant complementary course in Area 2: (CHIN102, FCH102, GER102, KOR102, SPN102, respectively) | ||
| Area 2: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AGRB210 | Introduction to Agribusiness | 3 |
| ECON110 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| HSR140 | Introduction to Society & Behavior | 3 |
| HSR150 | Introduction to Government Policy & Urban Structures | 3 |
| PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| GEO200 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEHP111 | Happiness and Wellbeing | 3 |
| CURR103 | Early Childhood Development & Learning | 3 |
| CHIN102 | Chinese 2 for Beginners 2 | 3 |
| FCH102 | French 2 for Beginners | 3 |
| KOR102 | Korean 2 for Beginners | 3 |
| GER102 | German 2 for Beginners | 3 |
| SPN102 | Spanish 2 for Beginners | 3 |
2 : Registering in any of these courses: (CHIN102, FCH102, GER102, KOR102, SPN102) should be preceded with successful completion of the relevant complementary course in Area 1: (CHIN101, FCH101, GER101, KOR101, SPN101) | ||
| Area 3: Emirates Society (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEEM105 | Emirates Studies | 3 |
| Area 4: Islamic Culture (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEIS101 | Biography of the Prophet "Sira" | 3 |
Cluster 3: The Natural World (Req. Ch:6)
| Area 1: Natural Sciences (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ARAG205 | Introduction to Fish & Animal Science | 3 |
| ARAG220 | Natural Resources | 3 |
| CHEM181 | Chemistry in the Modern World | 3 |
| FDSC250 | Contemporary Food Science & Nutrition | 3 |
| GEOL110 | Planet Earth | 3 |
| PHED201 | Physical Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| PHYS100 | Astronomy | 3 |
| PHYS101 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
| Area 2: Sustainability (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GESU121 | Sustainability | 3 |
English Literature Major (Req. Ch: 51)
| Required Courses (39 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG250 | English Grammar & Usage | 3 |
| ENG310 | Writing for Research | 3 |
| LIT150 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| LIT220 | Survey of British Literature | 3 |
| LIT240 | Survey of American Literature | 3 |
| LIT300 | Methods of Research in Literary Study | 3 |
| LIT320 | Elizabethan & 17th Century Literature | 3 |
| LIT355 | Digital Humanities Basics | 3 |
| LIT410 | Criticism and Theory | 3 |
| LIT420 | Senior Seminar Major writer | 3 |
| ENG489 | Integrated Capstone | 3 |
| LIT490 | Internship 3 | 6 |
3 : The internship is conducted in the last semester. No courses can be registered during this semester | ||
| Elective Courses (12 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| LIT330 | Romantic & Victorian Literature | 3 |
| LIT335 | 20th Century British Literature | 3 |
| LIT340 | 19th Century American Literature | 3 |
| LIT345 | 20th Century American Literature | 3 |
| LIT365 | Modern World Literature | 3 |
| LIT370 | Anglophone Literature Outside UK & US | 3 |
| LIT385 | Children's Literature | 3 |
Minors (Req. CH:36)
| Minor (1) (18 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Minor (2) (Students can either take Minor (2) or 18 credit hours from any free elective courses.) (18 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
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