english language & literature

major The English major consists of 70 credits, including the required courses and one concentration of 24 credits.

Required courses: 26 credits
ENG 235 Survey of World Literature
ENG 271 Introduction to Linguistics
ENG 311 Expository Writing
ENG 304 Literary Research Methods (2)
    or
ENG 305 Language Research Methods (2)
ENG 491 Thesis Writing and Defense
    or
ENG 492 Capstone Course

Two of the following:
ENG 251 British Literature to 1800
ENG 252 British Literature 1800 to present
ENG 336 North American Literature to 1945
ENG 337 North American Literature after 1945

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Concentrations within the major 24 credits must be taken.

Literature Concentration
ENG/BIB 212 Hebrew Wisdom and Poetry
ENG 232 Short Fiction and Drama
ENG 273 Language and Style
ENG 300 Special Topics (Literature)
ENG/LTH 303 Contemporary Lithuanian Literature
ENG 341 Oral Interpretation of Literature
ENG 342 Dramatic Literature
ENG/BIB 343 The English Bible as Literature
ENG 344 Topics in Language
ENG/REL 350 Faith Themes in Literature
ENG 400 Special Topics (Literature)
ENG 421 The Novel
ENG 431 20th Century Literature
ENG 436 International Literature
ENG 455 Shakespeare

TEIL Concentration
ENG/BIB 361 TEIL
ENG 365 TEIL Practicum I
ENG 366 TEIL Practicum II

12 credits from the following:
ENG 115 English Pronunciation: Practice and Theory (2)
ENG 116 English Grammar (2)
ENG 269 Language Acquisition
ENG 270 Bilingualism
ENG 273 Language and Style
ENG 274 The Structure of Language
ENG/LTH 313 Comparative Linguistics (Lithuanian and English)
ENG 344 Topics in Language
ENG 469 Language Assessment
ENG/SOC 201 Human Development
ENG 320 Theories of Learning

Translation/Interpretation Concentration
ENG/BIB 381 Introduction to Translation & Interpretation
ENG 382 Translation Practicum
    or
ENG 383 Translation: Advanced Project
ENG 471 Principles of Oral Translation
ENG 481 Principles of Written Translation

8 credits from the following:
ENG 115 English Pronunciation: Practice and Theory (2)
ENG 116 English Grammar (2)
ENG 269 Language Acquisition
ENG 270 Bilingualism
ENG 273 Language and Style
ENG 274 The Structure of Language
ENG 344 Topics in Language
GER 101 Introduction to German I
GER 102 Introduction to German II
GER 320 Intermediate German Communication
GER 202 Advanced German Communication
LTH 302 Baltic People’s History
LTH/BUS 311 Clerical Documentation and Business Language
ENG/LTH 313 Comparative Linguistics
ENG/LTH 314 Stylistic Editing
SOC 315 Intercultural Communication

Electives within the major:
20 elective credits must be taken. (See English courses above that are not already selected and Additional English Electives below.)

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minor The English minor consists of four courses of 24 credits selected with the guidance of a department member. A subject emphasis provides the following benefits to the student:

Writing - Develops the student's skills for continued use of written English in any profession and for future academic work in English.

Literature - Enhances the student's insight into and understanding of the human condition.

Language - Provides practical knowledge and experience in the fields of teaching, linguistics and translation.

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- Translator's Club

Contact Information Geri Henderson, English Department Chair
Lithuania Christian College
Kretingos 36
LT - 92307 Klaipėda
Lithuania