BGS in General Studies: English and American Literature Emphasis
(33 hours*)

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1. Complete the following prerequisite course:
   STDEV 100 : Essential College Skills. (1:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STDEV 100 : Essential College Skills. (1:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   DESCRIPTION:	Developing essential college skills. Aims of BYU, values and goals, sound thinking skills. Learning styles and adjustment to college courses. College requirements and planning.
   NOTE:	Independent Study also.
   
   
2. Complete the following core courses:
   ENGL 251 : Fundamentals of Literary Interpretation and Criticism. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 251 : Fundamentals of Literary Interpretation and Criticism. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 150 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Introduction to concepts and practice of literary analysis; critical theories; and elements of fiction, poetry, and drama.
   
   

   And complete two courses from the following:

   ENGL 291 : British Literary History 1. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 291 : British Literary History 1. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su; Independent Study also.
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 251 or 252 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Development of ideas, movements, genres, and styles in early English literature as illustrated through representative texts.
   
   
   ENGL 292 : British Literary History 2. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 292 : British Literary History 2. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su; Independent Study also.
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 251 or 252 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Development of ideas, movements, genres, and styles in later English literature as illustrated through representative texts.
   
   
   ENGL 293 : American Literary History. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 293 : American Literary History. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su; Independent Study also.
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 251 or 252 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Development of ideas, movements, genres, and styles in American literature as illustrated through representative texts.
   
   

3. Complete 18 hours from the following:
   ENGL 336 : The American Novel. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 336 : The American Novel. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W; Independent Study also.
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 251 or 252.
   DESCRIPTION:	Representative novels of the American tradition from the late eighteenth century to the present.
   
   
   ENGL 350 : The Bible as Literature. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 350 : The Bible as Literature. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp; Independent Study also.
   DESCRIPTION:	Literary artistry, human values, and cultural significance of the Bible.
   
   
   ENGL 361 : American Literature 1800 - 1865. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 361 : American Literature 1800 - 1865. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 251 or 252; Engl 293, 295.
   DESCRIPTION:	Major and selected minor writers and literary trends from 1800 to 1865.
   
   
   ENGL 362 : American Literature 1865 - 1914. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 362 : American Literature 1865 - 1914. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W; Independent Study also.
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 251 or 252; Engl 293, 295.
   DESCRIPTION:	Major and selected minor writers and literary trends from 1865 to 1914.
   
   
   ENGL 363 : American Literature 1914 - 1960. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 363 : American Literature 1914 - 1960. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp; Independent Study also.
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 251 or 252; Engl 293, 295.
   DESCRIPTION:	Major and selected minor writers and literary trends from 1914 to 1960.
   
   
   ENGL 366 : Studies in Poetry. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 366 : Studies in Poetry. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W; Independent Study also.
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 251 or 252.
   DESCRIPTION:	Topics vary.
   
   
   ENGL 374 : British Literature 1789 - 1832: The Romantic Period. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 374 : British Literature 1789 - 1832: The Romantic Period. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W; Independent Study also.
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 251 or 252; Engl 292, 295.
   DESCRIPTION:	Poetry, prose, and drama from Britain's Romantic period.
   
   
   ENGL 382 : Shakespeare. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 382 : Shakespeare. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su; Independent Study also.
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 251 or 252; 291.
   DESCRIPTION:	Intensive reading, discussion, and (in some sections) viewing of plays from the comedy, tragedy, romance, and history genres.
   NOTE:	For English majors and minors.
   
   
   ENGL 385 : British Literature 1603 - 1660: The Late Renaissance. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 385 : British Literature 1603 - 1660: The Late Renaissance. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 251 or 252; Engl 291, 295.
   DESCRIPTION:	Drama, poetry, and prose of the late Renaissance.
   
   
   ENGL 395R : Studies in Literature. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 395R : Studies in Literature. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 251.
   DESCRIPTION:	Topics vary.
   NOTE:	Independent Study also.
   
   
   (section 1)
   ENGL 420 : Literature for Adolescents. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 420 : Literature for Adolescents. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 251 or 252.
   DESCRIPTION:	Wide range of literature written for or read by teenagers.
   
   

   BYU undergraduate campus courses (including Salt Lake Center courses) as follows:

   Any English courses dealing with English and American literature may also be used to satisfy emphasis elective requirements.

4. Complete the following as the last course in the emphasis:
   ENGL 495 : The Senior Course. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 495 : The Senior Course. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Senior status; English major status; Engl 295.
   DESCRIPTION:	In-depth study of a limited area of literature, language, or criticism. Content varies; requires research and writing.
   
   
   (section 3)
5. Complete the following capstone course:
   STDEV 490 : Bachelor of General Studies Capstone. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STDEV 490 : Bachelor of General Studies Capstone. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Independent Study only.
   PREREQUISITE:	StDev 100; completion of all other BGS program requirements.
   DESCRIPTION:	Culminating course required for bachelor of general studies degree: analyze and evaluate BGS experience in light of the "Aims of a BYU Education" and summarize this experience in a reflective paper, integrate material learned in emphasis by completing a scholarly essay, and demonstrate accomplishment of learning outcomes.
   
   

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.