Advising FAQ

Do I need to take ENGL 101 if I want to be an English major, or ENGL 106 if I want to concentrate in creative writing?: No. If you have fulfilled your W1 requirement and feel confident about your reading and writing skills, you should begin your studies in English with a 200-level class.
When should I take the required course ENGL 199 (Survey of British and American Literature)?: As early as possible in the course of your studies in English at Bucknell – sophomore year, if possible.
Can an English major also minor in English (e.g., in American literature, English literature or creative writing)?: No
Where can I find out which major requirements a particular ENGL course satisfies?: Our “Course Offerings” web page contains links to lists of courses and major requirements by semester.
On my Academic Progress Report, the “Additional Electives in English” area is blank or reads “Not Met.” Is this a problem?: No. There is no requirement for additional electives in the English major. This area simply lists any English courses you may have taken that do not fulfill specific major requirements.
Can ENGL seminars fulfill both the seminar requirement and a historical period requirement for the English major?: Yes
Do ENGL capstones count as seminars?: Yes
Do independent studies (ENGL 319) count as seminars?: No

Matching Offered Courses
to Your Requirements

Each semester, the English department prepares a chart showing how each offered course might fulfill your English major or minor requirements.

Notes:

Courses numbered below ENGL 199 do not fulfill requirements for the English major.

All English 400-level capstones listed here satisfy both the Capstone and the ENGL seminar requirements.

The YELLOW column indicates NEW Literary Studies Concentration Requirements for the Class of 2014 and beyond.

Current Course Offerings