Below are the requirements for an English major with a concentration in: American Literature [self-audit] 
An American literature concentration includes two of the four Barnard survey courses in American literature, including one before 1870 (either BC3179 or BC3180) and one after 1871 (either BC3181 or BC3183); one senior seminar in American literature; and one additional course in American literature. In addition, students must fulfill all requirements for the English major (minimum of ten courses). Students interested in this concentration should consult with Professor Gordis or Professor Kassanoff. 1. Critical Writing ENGL BC 3193 (formerly called Literary Criticism & Theory). Best taken in the sophomore year. 2. Colloquia ENGL BC 3159 and 3160. Taken in the junior year. (Click to view possible substitutions.) 3. Two courses in literature written before 1900. One must be either ENGL BC 3179 or ENGL BC 3180. (Click for details.) 4. One survey course on American literature between 1871 and the present, either ENGL BC 3181 or ENGL BC 3183. 5. Two electives, of which one will be in American literature and the other selected from the entire English Department offering: from ENGL BC 3103 through 3194. (N.B. These include courses in writing, speech, theatre, and seminars on special themes but not the Colloquia.) 6. Two senior seminars, of which one must have a focus on American literature. Permissible substitution for one of these seminars (requiring approval of the instructor and the department chair or departmental representative): BC 3999 Independent Study (4 points). Apply by April 15 for fall-term projects and by November 15 for spring-term projects. See the chair of the department or Lucy Coolidge for guidelines and application form. Click here to view on-line instructions and application form. Creative Writing [self-audit]
These pages may consist of a single piece of writing or several shorter ones. Submissions should be given to Dr. Szell directly or left in her mailbox in the English Department, 417 Barnard Hall. Students abroad during their junior year should mail their submissions by the deadline. The submission should be accompanied by a cover sheet indicating the name, major, and class of the writer, the purpose of the submission (i.e., application for the Creative Writing Concentration), date, and e-mail address. It should also include college-level creative writing courses already taken. Students considering a concentration in Writing should review the Departmental requirements below before they apply: we recommend that they make sure they can comfortably fulfill these if accepted. Once accepted for the concentration, students must fill out a new Major Declaration form at the Registrar's Office or their transcripts will not reflect the concentration. Please remember that being accepted as a writing concentrator does not guarantee acceptance into writing classes. Students interested in this concentration should consult with Prof. Timea Szell, Director of the Creative Writing Program. A major in English with a concentration in Writing consists of a minimum of eleven courses. 1. Critical Writing ENGL BC 3193 (formerly called Literary Criticism & Theory). Best taken in the sophomore year. 2. Colloquia ENGL BC 3159 and 3160. Taken in the junior year. (Click to view possible substitutions.) 3. Two courses in literature written before 1900. (Click for details.) 4. One additional literature course (excluding the Colloquia). 5. Two writing courses, preferably one introductory (ENGL BC 3105-3113 or ENGL BC 3120) and one advanced (ENGL BC 3114-3118). Please note that Columbia's Introductory classes (specifically classes for which no application is required) do not count for the writing concentration. 6. A third elective, either in literature (in English or another language), or creative writing. Consult Dr. Szell about the applicability of Columbia courses. 7. A Senior Project, written either in a third writing course combined with a Special Project in Writing ( ENGL BC 3996), or, in rare cases, written in an Independent Study ( ENGL BC 3999). 8. One senior seminar. Film [ self-audit ]
1. Critical Writing BC 3193 (formerly called Literary Criticism & Theory). Best taken in the sophomore year. 2. Colloquia BC 3159 and 3160. Taken in the junior year. (Click to view possible substitutions.) 3. Two courses in literature written before 1900. (Click for details.) 4. One additional literature course (excluding the Colloquia). 5. Introduction to Film and Film Theory BC 3201. 6. One film writing course, either Screenwriting BC3119, or Film Criticism BC3120. 7. One film elective, chosen from among specific offerings at Barnard or Columbia. Approval required. 8. Two senior seminars, one of which must be the Film/Literature Senior Seminar (ENGL BC 3998y). Theatre [ self-audit ]
1. Critical Writing ENGL BC 3193 (formerly called Literary Criticism & Theory). Best taken in the sophomore year. 2. Colloquia ENGL BC 3159 and 3160. Taken in the junior year. (Click to view possible substitutions.) 3. Two courses in literature written before 1900. (Click for details.) 4. One additional literature course (excluding the Colloquia). Courses in dramatic literature will apply towards fulfillment of the Theatre concentration electives requirement. 5. A total of three courses in theatre history and dramatic literature. Students may elect to take two courses in theatre history (THTR BC 3050, 3051) and one dramatic literature seminar, OR one theatre history course and two seminars in dramatic literature. 6. Special Project in Theatre BC 3996, taken in conjunction with a dramatic literature course. In certain cases, Independent Study ENGL BC 3999 may be substituted. The Special Project replaces one senior seminar. Click here to view on-line instructions and application form. 7. One senior seminar. Questions on the Theatre concentration may be directed to Prof. Denison at pdenison(at)barnard(dot)edu. page last updated 7/7/10 |
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This concentration differs from the others in that students must be accepted into the
program. Majors interested in being considered for the Writing Concentration should
submit 15-20 pages of their writing to
A major in English with a concentration in Film consists of a minimum of eleven
courses. Students interested in a film concentration should consult with
A major in English with a concentration in Theatre consists of a minimum of eleven
courses. Students interested in a theatre concentration should consult