English Language and Literature — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 41
- Degree
- bachelor
The English Language and Literature study plan at American University of Sharjah is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 41 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 100 | Fundamentals of Logic and Geometry | 3 |
| WRI 101 | Academic Writing I | 3 |
| GER-Core | History and Culture of the Arab World Elective | 3 |
| GER-Core | Culture in a Critical Perspective Elective | 3 |
| GER-SCI | Natural Sciences Elective | 3 |
Year 1 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 185 | Playing With Texts | 3 |
| STA 202 | Introduction to Statistics for Social Sciences | 3 |
| WRI 102 | Academic Writing II | 3 |
| GER-Core | Arts and Literature Elective | 3 |
| GER-SCI | Natural Sciences Elective | 3 |
Year 2 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 210 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENG 223 | Introduction to Language Study | 3 |
| ENG 203/204 | Writing about Literature or Advanced Academic Writing Elective | 3 |
| GER-Core | Human Interaction and Behavior Elective | 3 |
| GER-Core | Course Selected from General Education Core Requirements Elective | 3 |
Year 2 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 250 | World Literature | 3 |
| ENG 224 | English Grammar | 3 |
| ENG 234 | Language in Society | 3 |
| MJE | Major Elective (English Literature) Elective | 3 |
| FRE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 3 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 300 | Literary and Critical Theory | 3 |
| ENG 332 | The Psychology of Language | 3 |
| MJE | Major Elective (English Language) Elective | 3 |
| GER-COM | Communication Elective | 3 |
| FRE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 3 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 495 | Seminar in English | 3 |
| MJE | Major Elective (English Language) Elective | 3 |
| MJE | Major Elective (English Literature) Elective | 3 |
| IEN 301 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset | 3 |
| FRE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| ENG 497 | Internship in English Language and Literature | 0 |
Year 4 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MJE | Major Elective (English Language) Elective | 3 |
| MJE | Major Elective (English Literature) Elective | 3 |
| MJE | Major Elective Elective | 3 |
| FRE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FRE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 4 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 490 | Senior Research Project | 3 |
| MJE | Major Elective Elective | 3 |
| MJE | Major Elective Elective | 3 |
| FRE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FRE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about English Language and Literature
How many credit hours is English Language and Literature at American University of Sharjah?
English Language and Literature at American University of Sharjah requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 41 courses.
How many years is English Language and Literature at American University of Sharjah?
The study plan for English Language and Literature spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does English Language and Literature award?
English Language and Literature at American University of Sharjah awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is English Language and Literature offered at other universities?
Yes, English Language and Literature is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.