The Honors Program for the English Major is built on the premise that students wishing to excel will do so within the framework of the regular major by expanding their horizons through more rigorous concentration in literary period courses, through special seminars focusing on literature and the fine arts, and through special topics studied in depth. Honors students are required to complete eleven courses within the major, including HE503, Seminar in Arts and Literature, and HE504, Seminar in Advanced Topics. Honors students are required to enroll in HE442, Literary Criticism. The program is designed to make extensive use of library facilities, study abroad, or special seminars with visiting distinguished professors.HE503 Seminar in Arts and Literature (3-0-3)
An interdisciplinary honors seminar concerning a special topic in literature and the arts. HE503 must be taken in conjunction with HE521 (Honors Supplement I).HE504 Seminar in Advanced Topic (3-0-3)
A concentrated honors seminar exploring individual literary works or issues. HE504 must be taken in conjunction with HE522 (Honors Supplement II).Distribution Requirements for the Honors Major
The distribution requirements for the Honors Major in English are not identical to those for the major in English. Students interested in the Honors major should consult the requirements listed below and plan their course of study accordingly.
Required courses for the Honors Major in English (HEGH)
| A. | HE217 (Western Lit I) |
| B. | HE218 (Western Lit II) |
| C. | HE333 (Shakespeare) |
| D. | HE442 (Literary Theory) |
| E. | HE503 (Seminar in Arts and Literature) and HE521 (Honors Supplement I) |
| F. | HE504 (Seminar in Advanced Topic) and HE522 (Honors Supplement II) |
| G. | Five electives
in English that meet the following distribution requirements
1. 1 British
Literature Period course
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Students should consult the English major matrix page for a full list of the courses available in the major.
