English Communications

The English Communications major prepares students for careers in mass media. The major exposes students to common elements (familiarity with English, American, African American literature; knowledge of media principles and practices) and to one of two emphases: print journalism and television. The major requires 18 courses in Communications and two semesters of a foreign language.

COMMON CURRICULUM FOR COMMUNICATIONS MAJORS

1. Writing and Literature Requirements (5 courses)

• ENG 211 or ENG 212/: English Literature I or II
• ENG 301: American Literature
• ENG 319: African American Literature
• ENG 311 Advanced Composition
• Literature Elective

2. Mass Communications Requirements

• ENG 203: Public Speaking
• ENG 250: Introduction to Cinema
• ENG 316: Introduction to Mass Media
• ENG 317: Communications Theory
• ENG 318: Mass Media and Society
• ENG 322: African Americans in Broadcasting
• ENG 326: Advertising and Public Relations
• Communications Elective
• Communications Elective
  Choose from:
• ENG 204: Business Writing
• ENG 205: Technical Writing
• ENG 309: Journalism (TV only)
• ENG 330: News Writing (TV only)
• PHL 105: Media Ethics
• ENG 331: Feature Writing (TV only)
• ENG 314: Legal Analysis
• ENG 403: Introduction to Television (Journalism only)
• ENG 404: Advertising for Television (Journalism only)

Foreign Language Requirement: An English Communications degree requires successful completion of a foreign language at the 102 level.

ENGLISH COMMUNICATIONS (Broadcast)

In addition to the common requirements, the Television emphasis requires:

• ENG 403: Introduction to Television
• ENG 404: Advanced Television
• ENG 412: Special Projects
• ENG 415: Editing for Video

ENGLISH COMMUNICATIONS (Journalism)

In addition to the common curriculum requirements, the Journalism emphasis requires:

• ENG 309: Journalism
• ENG 330: News Writing
• ENG 331: Feature Writing
• ENG 495/451-452: Independent Study (Lincolnian practicum, 1 credit)