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Student Resources and Information We offer a wide variety of courses at all levels. Please review our listings, and contact us if you have any questions: Freshmen Theme Courses: Placement in Freshman English Freshman receive placement advice based on their high school grade point average and on their ACT English score. Beginning freshmen who have entrance placements of an ACT English Composite score below 19 are required to enroll in the English 100, 110, 112 sequence; all other students will enroll in the English 111, 112 composition sequence. To verify placement, students will complete a writing sample during the first class period of each introductory course. Placement of International Students 1. International Students who have a 500 (paper) or a 173 (computer) TOEFL score or have completed Level 6 in UT Martin's Intensive English Program may enroll in English 100 without taking an English placement exam. Those students who feel they can achieve a higher placement may take The English Writing Proficiency Placement Exam administered by the English Department at the scheduled time and will be placed in English 100 or 111 based on the results of this examination. 2. The required in-class writing sample taken during the first class meeting in all English 100 and 111 classes will continue to be an indicator of appropriate English placement for all students in those classes. 3. International students must be enrolled in or have completed Level 6 of the UT Martin Intensive English Program or have scored 500 (paper) or 173 (computer) on the TOEFL in order to take the English Writing Proficiency Placement Exam. Upper Division Courses:
Students who score 28 or above on the English portion of the Enhanced ACT may enroll in the freshman honors sequence (111H-112H), which offers enrichment and variety, collegial contact with other excellent students, and an obvious designation of distinction on the academic transcript. A student earning an "A" in English 111 may enroll in English 112H if space is available and with the approval of the instructor.
English Majors and Minors If you major or minor in English, you will experience the stimulating worlds of literature, art, history, philosophy, and culture at the same time that you are working toward extremely practical career goals. Develop your capacity to think critically, speak clearly, and solve problems creatively.
Our graduates have unlimited opportunities; no skill is in more demand than the ability to write well. English majors have found careers as editors at publishing houses, feature writers for magazines and newspapers, public relations strategists, marketing experts, technical writers, and as teachers and educators.
Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Awards Students who plan to enroll in August should direct inquiries about financial aid to the Office of Student Financial Assistance before the preceding March 1.
The Kellie Jones English Scholarship provides financial assistance to a rising junior or senior English or Secondary English Education major with an overall GPA of 3.0 and an English GPA of 3.5 (or higher). Applications are available in the English Office; the deadline is early in the Spring semester.
Writing Awards of one hundred fifty dollars each are offered annually by the department for the best student-written essay, scholarly paper, short story, and body of poems.
English Major (2610) B.A. Curriculum. A major in English consists of 49 hours: six hours of English Composition, 13 hours of sophomore level courses, and 30 hours of upper-division English courses. Students may select Option 1, Option 2, or Option 3 outlined below. Students who pursue the English major for preprofessional training, for graduate study, or for careers outside teaching should consult with their advisers and follow either Option 1 or Option 2; students seeking teacher licensure should follow Option 3. Majors are expected to consult their advisers each semester regarding the selection of options and courses. In general, majors should work during their freshman and sophomore years toward the completion of the general education requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and toward completing at least one sophomore-level literature survey sequence. Some recommended minors for English majors include foreign languages, history, philosophy, political science, international studies, communications, theatre, one of the other fine arts, or education.
Option 1 1. A major in English must complete the following lower-division prerequisite hours: a. English 111-112 (or English 100, 110, and 112 depending on entrance placement) as prerequisites to all other English courses and must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher; b. English 200, 250-251, 260-261; c. Students planning to go on to graduate school in English are encourages to take English 270-271 for elective credit. 2. A major in English must also complete 30 upper-division hours (300 and above), including the following: a. Twelve hours in British literature (English 360, 365, 370, 375, 401, 460, 465, 470, 480, 485, 490); b. Six hours in American literature (English 341, 343, 345, 355, 440, 445); c. Three hours in theory, language and linguistics (English 320, 420, 425, 450); d. Six additional hours (English 305, 310, 315, 325, 330, 350, 380, 385, 395, 475, 494, 495, 496) e. Three hours in capstone course (English 499). 3. A major may use English 350, 380, 385, 395, and 475 to substitute for courses above, in category 2a and 2b for 3 hours of the requirements.
Option 2 1. A major in English must complete the following lower-division prerequisite hours: a. English 111-112 (or English 100, 110, and 112 depending on entrance placement) as prerequisites to all other English courses and must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher; b. English 200, 250-251, 260-261; c. Students planning to go on to graduate school in English are encourages to take English 270-271 for elective credit. 2. A major in English must also complete 30 upper-division hours (300 and above), including the following: a. Six hours in British literature (English 360, 365, 370, 375, 401, 460, 465, 470, 480, 485, 490); b. Six hours in American literature (English 341, 343, 345, 355, 440, 445); c. Three hours in theory, language and linguistics (English 320, 420, 425, 450); d. Twelve hours in writing (English 305, 310, 315, 325, 494, 496) e. Three hours in capstone course (English 499). 3. A major may use English 350, 380, 385, 395, and 475 to substitute for courses above, in category 2a and 2b for 3 hours of the requirements.
Option 3 1. A major in English must complete the following lower-division prerequisite hours: a. English 111-112 (or English 100, 110, and 112 depending on entrance placement) as prerequisites to all other English courses and must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher; b. English 200, 250 or 251, 260-261, and 270; c. Students planning to go on to graduate school in English are encourages to take English 270-271 for elective credit. 2. A major in English must also complete 30 upper-division hours (300 and above), including the following: a. Twelve hours in British literature (English 360, 365, 370, 375, 401, 460, 465, 470, 480, 485, 490); b. Six hours in American literature (English 341, 343, 345, 355, 440, 445); c. Three hours in theory, language and linguistics (English 320, 420, 425, 450); d. Six additional hours (English 305, 310, 315, 325, 330, 350, 380, 385, 395, 475, 494, 495, 496) e. Three hours in capstone course (English 499). 3. A major may use English 350, 380, 385, 395, and 475 to substitute for courses above, in category 2a and 2b for 3 hours of the requirements. Students using Option 3 who intend to teach in secondary schools should consult the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences about meeting admission and licensure requirements.
English Minor (M-2610) A minor in English consists of six hours of English Composition; six hours comprising one complete sophomore sequence (250-251, 260-261, or 270-271); and 12 upper-division hours (300 or above) in English.
Special Features of English program... UT Martin's Department of English offers many special features that will help you achieve success in your studies and that will prepare you for life after college. Features include:
Who takes English? All UTM students take a first-year composition sequence. Many students also choose 200-level surveys in British, American or World literature as electives or to meet their general education requirements for graduation. Non-majors can take relevant upper-division courses for graduate credit.
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