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B.SC. English Language Study plan

About Department

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language at IUK encompasses a variety of academic and career goals (e.g., English literature; Applied Linguistic. Committed to graduating professional and knowledgeable graduates in the English language to meet the needs of the Kuwait market and serve different domains such as translation, media, journalism, and banking. The department's main objective is to maintain high-quality levels of instruction and research and to reach excellence in teaching and learning. Students will have the opportunity to choose a concentration and consult with the program chair/advisors as soon as possible. Students should select their concentration during the sophomore year and no later than completing 60 credit hours


Department Mission

As part of the College of Arts, the English department is committed to contributing to the college’s mission through its programs that present the latest trend in the domain. The department is committed to the highest quality in teaching, scholarship, and community services.


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B.Sc.English Language

  • Department Goals

The  department's main goals emphasize on:

  1. Offering a Bachelor's degree of Arts in English Language, with concentrations in English Literature and Applied Linguistics for students seeking personal and professional careers in these domains.
  2. Providing an academic environment that fosters critical thinking, innovation, and creativity.
  3. Providing a solid foundation for instruction in the English language at International University of Kuwait that enables all students to handle their courses efficiently and effectively.

 

  • Degree Requirements

The English major students must complete all the following 120 credit hours  in order to complete their Bachelor of Arts degree in English as follows:

  1. University Core Courses (General Education)             42 credit hours
  2. College of Arts requirements           24 credit hours
  3. Major Requirements (compulsory + Concentration) 48 credit hours
  4. Free electives 6 credit hours

English Language: Major Requirements (48 credit hours)

Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts’ degree in English Language must complete the 48 credits of major requirements, as follows:

  • Compulsory courses (27 credits hours)
  • Major Concentration Courses (21 credit hours)
    • Literature Concentration
    • Applied Linguistics Concentration

Students of the English major must complete 27 semester hours of the major courses. These courses are listed below:

Course code Course Title Credit Hours PRE-requisite CO-requisite
ENGL 225 Intro to Communication Theory 3 ENGL 100  
ENGL 260 Introduction to Communication Disorders 3   ENGL 225
ENGL 270 Phonetics 3   ENGL 260
ENGL 310 Language Development 3 ENGL 225  
ENGL 390 Anatomy for Communication 3 ENGL 120  
ENGL 311 Speech Development & Children Disorders 3 ENGL 225  
ENGL 321 Audiology 3 ENGL 120  
ENGL 410 Language Disorders in Children 3 ENGL 311  
ENGL 423 Speech Science 3 ENGL 270  
Total 27    

Students majoring in the English Language with a concentration in literature must complete all university and college requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree. Before enrolling in advanced courses in English, students must complete the six-hour University Core requirement in Communication (ENGL 100 and ENGL 110 or equivalents). In addition to the university and college requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree, majors seeking a concentration in literature must complete 21 advanced semester hours in English (300- and 400-level courses), to include:

Required courses (9 credits)

Students must complete ALL the following courses:

Course code Course Title Credit Hours PRE-requisite CO-requisite
ENGL 306 Shakespeare: The Major Works 3 ENGL 270  
ENGL 350 American Literature 3 ENGL 270  
ENGL 332 Introduction to Creative Writing 3 ENGL 321  
Total 9    
Elective courses (12 credits)

Students must select two courses from each group. All the prerequisites must be satisfied:

Group 1:

Course code Course Title Credit Hours PRE-requisite CO-requisite
ENGL 402 Medieval Literature 3 ENGL 270  
ENGL 416 Literature of the Victorian Age 3 Senior  
ENGL 421 Modern Literature 3 Senior  
ENGL 431 Modern and Contemporary Poetry 3 Senior  
ENGL 450 Short Story Writing 3 ENGL 332  
ENGL 466 Introduction to Folklore 3 Senior  
ENGL 422 Contemporary Novel 3 ENGL 332  
ENGL 455 Fiction writing 3 ENGL 332  
Total 12    

Group 2:

Course code Course Title Credit Hours PRE-requisite CO-requisite
ENGL 402 Greek Classics Literature 3 Senior  
ENGL 416  Literature and Popular Culture 3 Senior  
ENGL 421 Modern Indian Literature 3 Senior  
ENGL 431 Feminist Literature 3 Senior  
ENGL 450 European Renaissance 3 Senior  
ENGL 466 Gender and Writing 3 ENGL 332  
Total 12    

1-Concentration courses in Applied Linguistics (21 Credits)

Students majoring in English with a concentration in Applied Linguistics must complete all university and college requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree. Before enrolling in advanced courses in English, students must complete the six-hour University Core requirement in Communication (ENGL 100 and ENGL 110 or equivalents). In addition to the university and college requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree, majors seeking a concentration in Applied Linguistics must complete twenty-one advanced semester hours in English (3000- and 4000-level courses or advisor-approved equivalents), to include:

Required courses (9 credits)

Students must complete ALL the following courses:

Course code Course Title Credit Hours PRE-requisite CO-requisite
ENGL 403 Teaching English as a Second Language 3 ENGL 270  
ENGL 422 Advanced Grammar and Usage 3 ENGL 270  
ENGL 340 Advanced Composition 3 ENGL 321  
Total 9    
Elective courses (12 credits)

Students must select two courses from each group. All the prerequisites must be satisfied:

Course code Course Title Credit Hours PRE-requisite CO-requisite
ENGL 405 Introduction to Syntax 3 Senior  
ENGL 400 Introduction to the Study of Language 3 Senior  
ENGL 410 History of the English Language 3 Senior  
ENGL 323 Development of Literary Criticism and Theory 3 ENGL 270  
ENGL 324 The Development of the Novel 3 ENGL 340  
ENGL 325 Structures of Poetry 3 ENGL 260  
ENGL 326 The Development of Dramatic Literature 3 ENGL 270  
Total 12    

Students may select any three credits offered by the college of Arts and three credits from the major courses. One of these courses must be at the junior (300) or the senior level (400)

*At least one course must be of 400-level
Course code Course Title Credit Hours
- College of Arts elective (300 or 400 levels*) 3
- Major Elective (300 or 400 levels*) 3