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The Department offers four concentrations in the English Bachelor of Arts degree program. They are: Literature, Writing, Linguistics, and Dramatic Literature.
Department Policy on Independent Study
In order to take an Independent Study, students must have completed a minimum of 24 credits in the major with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students may take no more than 8 credits of Independent Studies in the major. Applications for Independent Studies must be completed and submitted to the department chair by 5:00 pm on Friday at the end of the first full week of the semester in which the student is to complete the study. No Independent Studies may be offered during the winter and summer sessions.
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Requirements
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Students who enter the College with fewer than six credits are required to complete the non-credit College Life Unit Experience Program (CLUE) or complete a one-credit orientation course (SPD 101: Issues in College Life, or SKO 100: SEEK Freshman Orientation.) Students are expected to complete this requirement during their first semester or prior to the completion of 12 equated credits.
To satisfy this requirement students must:
Choose one of the following:
Successfully complete a one-credit freshman orientation course: SPD 101: Issues in College Life or SKO 100: SEEK Freshman Orientation (open only to SEEK students)
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Complete the five components of the non-credit College Life Unit Experiences (CLUE) program, which include: attendance at a general orientation session on such topics as the purposes of higher education, an overview of College policies and services, and an appreciation of diversity. Students should attend the orientation session prior to the beginning of classes.
ANDAttend four CLUE-certified events: two Personal Growth Experiences and two Co-curricular Experiences. Personal Growth topics include study skills, career development, self-development, substance abuse, and pluralism. Co-curricular Experiences include events offered in conjunction with the scholarly, cultural, and civic programs presented regularly at the College.
STEM courses identified as having both the Life and Physical Sciences (LP) and Scientific World (SW) requirement designation may satisfy either/or Common Core area. No single course may be used to fulfill both areas.
STEM courses identified as having both the Life and Physical Sciences (LP) and Scientific World (SW) requirement designation may satisfy either/or Common Core area. No single course may be used to fulfill both areas.
Required Core: 12 credits
Flexible Core: 18 credits
At least six credits must be taken at the 200 level or higher in the Flexible Core and College Option combined.
STEM courses identified as having both the Life and Physical Sciences (LP) and Scientific World (SW) requirement designation may satisfy either/or Common Core area. No single course may be used to fulfill both areas.
Advanced standing and college credit may be awarded to students who complete college-level work while still in high school. These include Advanced Placement Courses (AP), College Level Examination Programs (CLEP), College Now, and International Baccalaureate (IB). Official AP or CLEP scores, your IB diploma, or official college transcripts must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office for review.
Some courses in this area have a required corequisite laboratory course (1 credit; 2 hours) that will satisfy the College Option. To fulfill the general education requirements non-transfer baccalaureate students must take at least one course from this area with a linked laboratory.
Students pursuing any BA degree program or the following BS degree programs: Business with International Business concentration, Communications, Dramatic Arts, Music, and Social Work, will be required to take an introductory or intermediate level language course unless they have tested or been exempted. All STEM majors and other Bachelor of Science students may choose any course offered in this area.
Language Placement Examination
A language placement test is required for all students who wish to register for any 112-level language or above. Placement examinations are given by the Department of World Languages and Literatures. These examinations determine placement at the appropriate course level.
General Education Appeal
If language placement is at or above the 114-level language, students may submit a general education appeal to have that course satisfy the World Cultures and Global Issues area.
The Flexible Core is made up of six courses, with at least one course from each of the following five areas and no more than two courses in any discipline or interdisciplinary field: World Cultures and Global Issues, U.S. Experience in its Diversity, Creative Expression, Individual and Society, and Scientific World. This is required for students in AA, AS and bachelor’s degree programs.
At least one course chosen to fulfill the Flexible Core and/or College Option must fulfill the Pluralism and Diversity Requirement. Students are encouraged to select a course that fulfills this requirement in the Flexible Core.
At least one course taken to fulfill the Flexible Core and/or College Option must fulfill the Contemporary World Requirement. This course may be the same course as the one selected to fulfill the Pluralism and Diversity Requirement, provided that the course appears on both approved course lists. Students are encouraged to select a course that fulfills this requirement in the Flexible Core.
To fulfill general education requirements non-transfer baccalaureate students must take at least one course from the Scientific World bucket with a linked laboratory.
Transfer Students:
Pathways makes it easier for students to transfer from one CUNY college to another. When a student has met a Common Core or College Option requirement at one CUNY school, those requirements will be met at any other CUNY school
The College of Staten Island subscribes to the CUNY Policy on guaranteed transferability of CUNY Pathways courses and their Requirement Designations. Students who receive credit for a course at a different requirement designation than they previously took can contact transferstudents@csi.cuny.edu for review and adjustment.
Courses identified with a (social science) at the end of the course title satisfy the Social Scientific Analysis requirement. These courses may be selected from the lists for Contemporary World (CW); Pluralism and Diversity (P&D); or from among those listed under Social Scientific Analysis requirements (social science).
STEM majors may allow students to replace either one TALA or one social science requirement with a broadly-defined STEM course.
Courses identified with a (TALA) at the end of the course title satisfy the Textual Aesthetic and Linguistic Analysis requirement. These courses may be selected from the lists for Contemporary World (CW); Pluralism and Diversity (P&D); or from among those listed under Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis (TALA).
Any 300- or 400-level course in foreign literature or equivalent courses in other languages, if offered. Some of these courses require a reading knowledge of the language; others allow students without knowledge of the language to read the works in English translation. Foreign language courses at the 300- or 400-level are included since many students place directly into these upper-level courses and need not pass through the prerequisite language courses.
STEM majors may allow students to replace either one TALA or one social science requirement with a broadly-defined STEM course.
3 credits is the minimum requirement. Students may opt to take course bearing 4 credits and either 3 or 4 hours to fulfill these requirements; additional credits will be applied towards electives.
If the 114-level language requirement has been met through testing or exemption, an additional TALA or social science course must be substituted.
Courses fulfilling this requirement are designed to provide an understanding of global and regional contexts. This requirement will cover contemporary global issues, ideas, and institutions. The courses will emphasize the interactions of societies along political, economic, and cultural dimensions. Courses will cover the development, formation, and impact of the global context and ways in which different nations, societies, and cultures influence and are influenced by global forces. Students will use comparative and historical analytic frameworks for understanding the contemporary world.
At least one course taken to fulfill the Flexible Core and/or College Option must fulfill the Contemporary World Requirement.
Contemporary World courses are at the 200-level or above, have ENG 151 and any US Experience in its Diversity (US) course a prerequisites, a significant writing component, and subscribe to the principle of writing across the curriculum. Courses identified with a (CW) at the end of the course title satisfy the Contemporary World requirement. These courses may be selected from the lists for Social Scientific Analysis (social science); Pluralism and Diversity (P&D); Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis (TALA); or from among those listed under Contemporary World (CW). Courses with a (P&D) at the end of the course title also fulfill the Pluralism and Diversity requirement.
Pluralism and Diversity courses are at the 200-level or above, have ENG 111 as a minimal prerequisite, and subscribe to the principles of writing across the curriculum. Courses identified with a (P&D) at the end of the course title satisfy the Pluralism and Diversity requirement. These courses may be selected from the lists for Social Scientific Analysis (social science); Contemporary World (CW); Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis (TALA); or from among those listed under Pluralism and Diversity (P&D). Courses with a (CW) at the end of the course title also fulfill the Contemporary World requirement.
Courses identified with a (social science) at the end of the course title satisfy the Social Scientific Analysis requirement. These courses may be selected from the lists for Contemporary World (CW); Pluralism and Diversity (P&D); or from among those listed under Social Scientific Analysis requirements (social science).
Courses identified with a (TALA) at the end of the course title satisfy the Textual Aesthetic and Linguistic Analysis requirement. These courses may be selected from the lists for Contemporary World (CW); Pluralism and Diversity (P&D); or from among those listed under Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis (TALA).
Any 300- or 400-level course in foreign literature or equivalent courses in other languages, if offered. Some of these courses require a reading knowledge of the language; others allow students without knowledge of the language to read the works in English translation. Foreign language courses at the 300- or 400-level are included since many students place directly into these upper-level courses and need not pass through the prerequisite language courses.
STEM majors may allow students to replace either one TALA or one social science requirement with a broadly-defined STEM course.
3 credits is the minimum requirement. Students may opt to take course bearing 4 credits and either 3 or 4 hours to fulfill these requirements; additional credits will be applied towards electives.
3 credits is the minimum requirement. Students may opt to take course bearing 4 credits and either 3 or 4 hours to fulfill these requirements; additional credits will be applied towards electives.
Courses fulfilling this requirement are designed to provide an understanding of global and regional contexts. This requirement will cover contemporary global issues, ideas, and institutions. The courses will emphasize the interactions of societies along political, economic, and cultural dimensions. Courses will cover the development, formation, and impact of the global context and ways in which different nations, societies, and cultures influence and are influenced by global forces. Students will use comparative and historical analytic frameworks for understanding the contemporary world.
At least one course taken to fulfill the Flexible Core and/or College Option must fulfill the Contemporary World Requirement.
Contemporary World courses are at the 200-level or above, have ENG 151 and any US Experience in its Diversity (US) course a prerequisites, a significant writing component, and subscribe to the principle of writing across the curriculum. Courses identified with a (CW) at the end of the course title satisfy the Contemporary World requirement. These courses may be selected from the lists for Social Scientific Analysis (social science); Pluralism and Diversity (P&D); Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis (TALA); or from among those listed under Contemporary World (CW). Courses with a (P&D) at the end of the course title also fulfill the Pluralism and Diversity requirement.
Courses fulfilling this requirement are designed to provide an understanding of global and regional contexts. This requirement will cover contemporary global issues, ideas, and institutions. The courses will emphasize the interactions of societies along political, economic, and cultural dimensions. Courses will cover the development, formation, and impact of the global context and ways in which different nations, societies, and cultures influence and are influenced by global forces. Students will use comparative and historical analytic frameworks for understanding the contemporary world.
At least one course taken to fulfill the Flexible Core and/or College Option must fulfill the Contemporary World Requirement.
Contemporary World courses are at the 200-level or above, have ENG 151 and any US Experience in its Diversity (US) course a prerequisites, a significant writing component, and subscribe to the principle of writing across the curriculum. Courses identified with a (CW) at the end of the course title satisfy the Contemporary World requirement. These courses may be selected from the lists for Social Scientific Analysis (social science); Pluralism and Diversity (P&D); Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis (TALA); or from among those listed under Contemporary World (CW). Courses with a (P&D) at the end of the course title also fulfill the Pluralism and Diversity requirement.
College Option: 6-12 credits
The College Option requirements is comprised of 200-level or higher, except for the laboratory and language courses, and ranges from 6 to 12, depending on whether a student transferred into the college and, if so, how many credits he or she had at the time of transfer.
At least six credits must be taken at the 200 level or higher in the Flexible Core and College Option combined.
Transfer Students:
Pathways makes it easier for students to transfer from one CUNY college to another. When a student has met a Common Core or College Option requirement at one CUNY school, those requirements will be met at any other CUNY school
The College of Staten Island subscribes to the CUNY Policy on guaranteed transferability of CUNY Pathways courses and their Requirement Designations. Students who receive credit for a course at a different requirement designation than they previously took can contact transferstudents@csi.cuny.edu for review and adjustment.
The twelve credits may be Linguistics (LING 201/LING 300-Level or higher), Literature (ENL), Dramatic Literature (ENL), or Writing (ENL).
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At least 12 credits at or above the 300-level.
ENL, EWR, and LING courses chosen from the 200-level or higher.
Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in course. Depending on course choice, this may be a prerequisite for a writing course at or above the 300-level.
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One pre-1800 course is required and one post-1800 course is required.
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ENL, EWR, and LING courses chosen from the 200-level or higher.
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Linguistics courses chosen from LING 201/LING 300-level or higher.
ENL, EWR, and LING courses chosen from the 200-level or higher.
Graduating English majors may apply for graduation with honors in English. Candidates must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and must take an independent study with a full-time faculty member, in order to write an honors-quality paper, which will be submitted to the Honors Committee on the dates described below.
The paper submitted need not be a new work; it may be a revision or extension of a paper previously submitted in a course. Research papers, critical papers, and original works of prose or poetry are acceptable. Candidates should ask an English Department faculty member of their choosing to supervise the preparation of the paper; papers submitted to the Honors Committee must have the signature of this faculty member on the title page.
Honors projects should demonstrate superior originality, depth, and research, and critical or creative intelligence. Papers must be technically correct and research papers must have accurate MLA citations.
Students planning to apply for graduation with honors in English are strongly urged to begin preparation of their Honors projects before the semester of their graduation. Papers for majors graduating in January must be submitted to the English Department Office (Building 2S, Room 218) by December 1st; papers for majors graduating in June or August by May 1st.
Literature
One course from each of the following Literary Coverage Areas:
American
British
Genre or Theme
Literature in Translation
Literature by Women, Minorities, and World Authors
Pre-1800
Writing
Linguistics
Dramatic Literature