Department Information
Department of Literature & Language
P.O. Box 70683
Phone: (423) 439-4339
Fax: (423) 439-7193
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/litlang/
If you have a love of literature, a desire to become a better writer, and a need to develop stronger critical thinking skills, the English major is for you. The Bachelor of Arts in English offers a general grounding in both American and British literature, in addition to a selection of courses focusing on world literatures, drama, women’s literature, technical writing, creative writing, linguistics, film studies, and environmental studies.
Teaching Major - The English major consists of 36 credits above the freshman level. All English majors are expected to complete a minor in another area of study with no overlapping between the major and an interdisciplinary minor. English majors must meet requirements for the B.A. in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Nonteaching Major - The major who does not seek teacher certification must complete at least 36 hours, as specified.
Advising
Students with 0-59 earned credits:
Contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) to schedule an appointment with your advisor. Visit the CASE website www.etsu.edu/cas/case/ and call (423) 439-5602.
Students with 60 or more earned credits:
Dr. Joshua Reid
108 Burleson Hall
(423) 439-6681
reidjs@etsu.edu
Transfer Students
Transfer students majoring in English should contact Dr. Reid for advising as soon as possible. This will ensure that the student’s previous work will be coordinated efficiently with ETSU requirements.
For general information about the department or courses, contact Dr. Joshua Reid, Department Chair at reidjs@etsu.edu or (423) 439-6681
Additional Information
Required Minor: Secondary Education Minor
Click here to view Degree and Graduation Requirements for all ETSU students.
CSCI 1100 or Proficiency Exam: Must be completed to meet Bachelor’s Degree Requirements.
Licensure certification: Students interested in pursuing a teacher licensure program for certification should contact the advisor in the Office of Student Services, 321 Warf-Pickel Hall, College of Education. Students will major in the subject they wish to teach and minor in Secondary Education .