Fall 2023 Trine Course Catalog

Bachelor of Arts—English Major (120 hrs.)

Mission

The Department of Humanities and Communication promotes the intellectual and personal development of all students through a platform of humanistic experiences and application of concentrated practical communication skills while preparing majors to lead, succeed, and serve in their careers and lives.

Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  1. Reading: Demonstrate skill in close, critical reading of a variety of texts and genres
  2. Writing: Possess skill in writing a variety of texts for multiple audiences and purposes
  3. Researching: Apply appropriate research processes, tools, and methods to demonstrate critical understanding
  4. Applying: Apply the skills of reading, writing, and researching to multiple professional and academic contexts
  5. Engaging: Engage with texts and experiences from multiple cultures and diverse perspectives

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements - 30 hours

Communication – 9 hrs.

ENG 143College Composition

3

HUM 203Humanities Seminar

3

SP 203Effective Speaking

3

Humanities and Social Science – 9 hrs.

COM 233Intercultural Communication

3

PSY 113Principles of Psychology

3

HIS Elective

3

Mathematics and Science – 9 hrs.

Mathematics Elective (3)

3

Science Elective (3)

3

Math or Science Elective (3)

3

Other – 3 hrs.

Social Science Elective (3)

3

Content Requirements - 90 hours

Required

UE 101University Experience

1

Free Electives – 29 hrs.

Electives are determined in conjunction with an advisor and based on student career objectives.

Composition Core – 15 hrs.

COM 183Writing For The Media

3

COM 383Advanced Writing for the Media

3

ENG 133Technical Communication

3

ENG 273Creative Writing

3

ENG 453Advanced Composition

3

Literature Core – 24 hrs.

ENG 153Introduction to Literature

3

ENG 433Shakespeare & His Times

3

Literature Electives

12

Complete 2 Survey Courses – 6 hrs.
ENG 2013British Literature I

3

ENG 2023British Literature II

3

ENG 2113American Literature I

3

ENG 2123American Literature II

3

ENG 253World Literature

3

Professional Practice Core – 21 hrs.

COM 111Practices & Professions

1

COM 301Media Practicum

1

COM 243Digital Media Creation

3

COM 343Web Content Management

3

ENG 363The English Language

3

ENG 411Writing Center Consulting Laboratory

1

ENG 412Writing Center Consulting

2

ENG XX3 Literature through the Professional Lens

3

ENG 4023Senior Capstone Internship

3

COM 301: taken twice

ENG XX3: PENDING

Total Credit Hours: 120