English — study plan
American University of Kuwait (AUK) College of Arts & Sciences
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 34
- Degree
- bachelor
The English study plan at American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 34 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 25 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL101 | Approaches to Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ARAB101 | Arabic Language I | 3 |
| MATH-EL | Quantitative Reasoning / Mathematics Elective Elective | 3 |
| NSCI-EL | Natural Science Distribution Elective Elective | 4 |
| SOSC-EL | Social Science Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
| ARTS-EL | Fine Arts Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
| HUMN-EL | Humanities Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
English Major Core Requirements 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL200 | Introduction to Literary Studies | 3 |
| ENGL220 | Survey of World Literatures I | 3 |
| ENGL221 | Survey of World Literatures II | 3 |
| ENGL300 | History of the English Language | 3 |
| ENGL415 | Literary Theory and Criticism | 3 |
| ENGL450 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
English Major Electives (14 courses / 42 credits) 42 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL207 | Creative Writing Elective | 3 |
| ENGL485 | Senior Thesis Elective | 3 |
| TRAN200 | Introduction to Translation Elective | 3 |
| ENGL-UL1 | Upper-Level English Literature Elective (300/400-level) Elective | 3 |
| ENGL-UL2 | Upper-Level English Literature Elective (300/400-level) Elective | 3 |
| ENGL-UL3 | Upper-Level English Literature Elective (300/400-level) Elective | 3 |
| ENGL-UL4 | Upper-Level English Literature Elective (300/400-level) Elective | 3 |
| ENGL-UL5 | Upper-Level English Literature Elective (300/400-level) Elective | 3 |
| ENGL-UL6 | Upper-Level English Literature Elective (300/400-level) Elective | 3 |
| ENGL-UL7 | Upper-Level English Literature Elective (300/400-level) Elective | 3 |
| ENGL-UL8 | Upper-Level English Literature Elective (300/400-level) Elective | 3 |
| ENGL-UL9 | Upper-Level English Literature Elective (300/400-level) Elective | 3 |
| ENGL-UL10 | Upper-Level English Literature Elective (300/400-level) Elective | 3 |
| ENGL-UL11 | Upper-Level English Literature Elective (300/400-level) Elective | 3 |
Free Electives 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FREE-EL1 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-EL2 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-EL3 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-EL4 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-EL5 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-EL6 | 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
How many credit hours is English at American University of Kuwait (AUK)?
English at American University of Kuwait (AUK) requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 34 courses.
How many years is English at American University of Kuwait (AUK)?
The study plan for English spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does English award?
English at American University of Kuwait (AUK) awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is English offered at other universities?
Yes, English 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.