Language Studies Concentration
English, Bachelor of Arts with a Concentration in Language Studies
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Skills | 15 | |
Writing – 6 hrs. | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | ||
Oral Communication – 3 hrs. | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
Data Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | ||
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education course. | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 13 | |
Social Science – 3 hrs. | ||
Humanities – 3 hrs. | ||
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs. | ||
Arts – 3 hrs. | ||
| Individual and Social Responsibility | 6 | |
Cultural Knowledge – 3 hrs. | ||
Civic Knowledge and Engagement – 3 hrs. | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| Language Studies Concentration - 37-39 Hours Required | ||
| Required coursework: | 6 | |
| CRITICAL APPROACHES TO LANGUAGE STUDIES (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS (** ^) | ||
| Select one from the following list of American Literature courses | 3 | |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE 1746-1939 | ||
| AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE 1940-PRESENT | ||
| CRITICAL APPROACHES TO LITERATURE | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE I (** ^) | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE II (** ^) | ||
| SURVEY OF NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE (** ^) | ||
| LATINO/A LITERATURE (**^) | ||
| NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE: MAJOR FIGURES (^) | ||
| JUNIOR TOPICS IN AMERICAN LITERATURE (^) | ||
| AMERICAN POETRY SINCE 1900 (^) | ||
| THE AMERICAN NOVEL (^) | ||
| AMERICAN LITERARY REALISM AND NATURALISM (^) | ||
| TOPICS IN AMERICAN REGIONALISM (^) | ||
| THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE (^) | ||
| LATINO LITERATURE (^) | ||
| TEACHING LATINO LITERATURE (^) | ||
| WOMEN'S STUDIES IN LITERATURE (^) | ||
| GLOBAL WOMEN WRITERS (^) | ||
| WOMEN WRITERS OF THE NORTH AMERICAN WEST (^) | ||
| QUEER AMERICAN WESTS (^) | ||
| BRINGING THE WAR HOME: DEPICTIONS OF WAR VETERANS IN LITERATURE AND FILM (^) | ||
| TOPICS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (American Literature Topic) | ||
| Select one from the following list of British/Irish/Anglophone Literature courses | 3 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH LITERATURE I (** ^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH LITERATURE II (** ^) | ||
| CRITICAL APPROACHES TO LITERATURE (^) | ||
| LITERATURE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION: THE ANCIENT WORLD (** ^) | ||
| GLOBAL EXPLORATIONS: MEDIEVAL TO EARLY MODERN WORLD (** ^) | ||
| GLOBAL EXPLORATIONS: THE MODERN WORLD (^) | ||
| IRISH LITERATURE I (** ^) | ||
| JUNIOR TOPICS IN BRITISH/IRISH/ANGLOPHONE LITERATURE (^) | ||
| ANGLO-SAXON LITERATURE | ||
| CHAUCER (^) | ||
| RENAISSANCE SATIRE (^) | ||
| SHAKESPEARE (^) | ||
| RESTORATION AND EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY LITERATURE (^) | ||
| THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY ENGLISH NOVEL (^) | ||
| MEDIEVAL CELTIC LITERATURE (^) | ||
| KING ARTHUR THROUGH THE AGES (^) | ||
| LITERATURE OF THE ROMANTIC PERIOD (^) | ||
| NINETEENTH-CENTURY ENGLISH AND ANGLOPHONE LITERATURES (^) | ||
| THE BRITISH AND ANGLOPHONE NOVEL (19TH AND 20TH CENTURY) (^) | ||
| BRAM STOKER: BEYOND DRACULA (^) | ||
| MODERN IRISH DRAMA (^) | ||
| THE 20TH CENTURY ENGLISH NOVEL (^) | ||
| GREAT WORKS OF BRITISH LITERATURE (^) | ||
| TOPICS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (British/Irish/Anglophone Topic) | ||
| Select one from the following list of Creative Nonfiction courses | 3 | |
| AMERICAN NONFICTION (^) | ||
| FORM AND STYLE IN CREATIVE NONFICTION (^) | ||
| SUCCESSFUL FREELANCE JOURNAL WRITING (^) | ||
| GENDER IDENTITY IN PERSONAL WRITING (^) | ||
| AUTOBIOGRAPHY (^) | ||
| TRAVEL WRITING (^) | ||
| THE MODERN FAMILIAR ESSAY (^) | ||
| NARRATIVE NONFICTION | ||
| WRITING ABOUT SICKNESS AND HEALTH (^) | ||
| TOPICS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Creative Nonfiction Topic) | ||
| Select five from the following list of Language Studies courses | 15 | |
| WRITING CENTER THEORY, PEDAGOGY, AND RESEARCH | ||
| TECHNICAL WRITING ACROSS THE DISCIPLINES (^) | ||
| HISTORY OF ENGLISH | ||
| APPLIED LINGUISTICS (^) | ||
| STRUCTURE OF ENGLISH (^) | ||
| SOCIOLINGUISTICS (^) | ||
| TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS | ||
| CONTEMPORARY RHETORIC | ||
| COMPOSITION THEORY & PEDAGOGY | ||
| DIGITAL LITERACIES FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATORS (^) | ||
| TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION (^) | ||
| INFORMATION DESIGN FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATORS (^) | ||
| TECHNICAL EDITING (^) | ||
| CAPSTONE COURSE IN TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION (^) | ||
| TOPICS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Language Studies Topic) | ||
| English Internship | 1-3 | |
| ENGLISH INTERNSHIP (^) | ||
| Any two 3-credit hour English (ENGL) courses at any level | 6 | |
| College Breadth (choose one option) | 15-30+ | |
| Option 1: Complete any UNO minor or undergraduate certificate - 15+ hours | ||
| Option 2: Additional General Education Requirements - 18+ hours | ||
Additional quantitative literacy - 3 hours | ||
Additional Social Science Gen. Ed. from another Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Humanities Gen. Ed. from another Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Nat. and Physical Science w/ or without Lab - 3-5 hours | ||
| Option 3: CAS comprehensive major (50+ hours) OR any second UNO major (30+ hours) | ||
| Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement | 16 | |
| FREN, GERM, Or SPAN, 1110, 1120, 2110, 2120 | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
English, Bachelor of Arts with a Concentration in Language Studies Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| World Language I | 5 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Attend Durango Days; other campus events. Set up a Handshake account and take the Pathway U career assessment. Attend the Student Involvement & Volunteer Fair to explore student organizations. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. Work with your advisor to develop your Pathway in Stellic. | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1160 | COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | 3 |
| MATH 1120 | INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING or QUANTITATIVE LITERACY or QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | 3-4 |
| World Language II | 5 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Attend campus events such as major exploration week to get an idea of interests and career paths. Schedule a resume review with UNO Career Services. Visit faculty office hours and ask about undergraduate research opportunities. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGL 2420 | CRITICAL APPROACHES TO LANGUAGE STUDIES | 3 |
| ENGL Literatures in English course | 3 | |
| World Language III | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 4 | |
Attend the Career & Internship Fair to start networking with employers. Look for volunteer, research, or part-time work to gain experience. Join a student organization or club related to your field or interests. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 3610 | INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS | 3 |
| World Language IV | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Attend a career fair for informational and networking purposes. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile with new experiences. Investigate and apply for summer internships, research, or study abroad programs. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGL Language Studies course (3000/4000 level) | 3 | |
| ENGL Literatures in English course | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
Apply for a paid internship or research assistantship. Attend a mock interview workshop or use online interview tools with Career Services. Start researching and visiting graduate programs or professional schools. Visit Career Center, continue updating resume. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL Language Studies course (3000/4000 level) | 3 | |
| ENGL 1000-level or higher course | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 4 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
Request letters of recommendation from faculty for jobs or grad school. Attend the All-Majors Career Fair with a plan to network. Meet with your advisor or submit for a graduation check-in to review remaining degree requirements. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGL Language Studies course (3000/4000 level) | 3 | |
| ENGL Language Studies course (3000/4000 level) | 3 | |
| ENGL 1000-level or higher course | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
Check in with Career Center for networking tips. Finalize graduate school applications or job search strategy. Attend a career fair and start applying for full-time jobs. Prepare for interviews and salary negotiations with Career Services. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL Creative Nonfiction course (3000/4000 level) | 3 | |
| ENGL Language Studies course (3000/4000 level) | 3 | |
| ENGL 4800 | ENGLISH INTERNSHIP | 1-3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
Complete your final advising check before graduation. Polish your resume, cover letters, and LinkedIn profile. Stay connected by joining alumni networks and professional organizations. Apply for graduation via MavLink . | ||
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Total Credits | 120-123 | |
College Breadth: Students should plan on using at least 15 hours of "Electives" to fulfill Option 1, 2, or 3, of the College of Arts and Sciences' breadth requirement.
Upper Level Credits: Students need 27 upper level credits throughout the degree with at least 18 upper level credits within the major. Electives may need to be selected at the 3000-4000 level to reach these minimums.
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, World Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study
GPA Requirements: 2.0
Note: This plan provides a general guide, but your specific courses, experiences, and career goals may differ. Work with your academic advisor to ensure you’re meeting degree requirements and consult with career advisors to explore internships, research opportunities, and post-graduation plans. Regular check-ins will help you stay on track and make the most of your time at UNO!