English Major, B.A. with Drama and Theatre Concentration

English majors with a concentration in Drama and Theatre must take a minimum of 33 credits in English at or above the 200 level, 15 credits of which must be 300 level or above (excluding independent study and internships).

Six credits in English, exclusive of independent study and internships, must be taken during the senior year. Transfer students must complete at least 12 credits in English at Hood. The Senior Seminar (ENGL 470) must be taken at Hood.

Requirements for the Major with Concentration

Historical Breadth (6 to 12 credits):

Students must take either ENGL 222 or two courses in literature before 1800. The English and Communication Arts Department, through the advising process, will determine which courses fulfill the pre-1800 requirement. Noted as H1 after course description.

Students must take either ENGL 223 or two courses in literature after 1800. The English and Communication Arts Department, through the advising process, will determine which courses fulfill the post-1800 requirement. Noted as H2 after course description.

Genre (9 credits):

Students must take:

ENGL 229	History of Drama Theatre I	3.0
ENGL 230	History of Drama and Theatre II	3.0
ENGL 313	Shakespeare	3.0

Theatre Practice (9 credits):

Students must take:

THEA 101

The Elements of Acting

3.0

and two of the following courses in theatre practice:

THEA 102	Improvisation	3.0
THEA 210	Acting II	3.0
THEA 254	Directing	3.0
ENTH 303	Playwriting	3.0

Approaches to Literature (3 credits)

Students must take Approaches to Literature, a course in literary theory and criticism.

ENGL 311

Approaches to Literature

3.0

Senior Seminar (3 credits):

Students must take the Senior Seminar, a capstone course in literary theory and criticism:

ENGL 470

Seminar

3.0