Humanities & Arts
Welcome
Announcements
Degrees
Courses
Faculty
Desert Gold Chorale
Links and Resources
Contact Us
Open Positions

B.A. Program in Literature, Writing, and Film

The B.A. Program in Literature, Writing, and Film at Arizona State University offers students the opportunity to develop their skills in professional, academic and imaginative writing, as well as their interpretation of literary and non-literary texts and critical thinking. The focus of the program is on effective writing, critical thinking, and sophisticated reading of literary and non-literary texts. The program stresses cultural and information literacy. It encourages the study of texts in their cultural context, and stresses the role of media and technology in the reading process.

The philosophy of the program in Literature, Writing, and Film is that students should be offered an experience that integrates formal course work, independent and varied research, internships, and service opportunities. The program goal is to prepare independent and effective scholars and professionals who can transition seamlessly into careers in writing and teaching, and who are well prepared for graduate or further professional study.

Students can choose from six program tracks (click on each track name for more information:

  1. English for Secondary Teachers
  2. Imaginative Writing, Literature and Digital Publishing
  3. Literature and Film
  4. Pre-Law
  5. Writing and Recording Family History
  6. Writing for Special Purposes

Each track draws from a common core and adds focused courses in a particular area as well as electives chosen by the student. The program thus combines academic rigor with flexibility, so that all students acquire core knowledge and competencies, while being free to tailor the program to their particular needs and interests.

Students majoring in Literature, Writing, and Film are encouraged to minor in some field that complements work in the major. Suggested disciplines might be, but are not limited to:

  • applied psychology
  • media and communication studies
  • business
  • history
  • graphic information technology

Students, with the help of an advisor, may also develop a coherent interdisciplinary related area.

(back to top)

All program tracks are available as:

Major (33-36 hours)

  • 12 semester hours of core courses (ENG 200, ENG 217, ENH 230, ENH 498)
  • 12 semester hours of focus-area courses in their chosen track
  • 9-12 semester hours of electives
  • 18 semester hours of major course work must be upper-division

Majors in all tracks take the same core of four courses (12 semester hours):

  • ENG 200 Critical Reading and Writing About Literature
  • ENG 217 Writing Reflective Essays
  • ENH 230 Introduction to Film Studies
  • ENH 498 Pro-Seminar: Capstone Project

Minor (18-24 hours)

  • 9 semester hours from the core (ENG 200, ENG 217, ENH 230)
  • 6 semester hours of focus-area courses in their chosen track
  • 3-9 semester hours of electives

BAS and/or BIS Concentration (18-21 hours)

  • ENG 200 (3 semester hours)
  • 9 semester hours of focus-area courses in their chosen track
  • 6-9 semester hours of electives

Certificate (15-18 hours)

  • 9 semester hours of focus-area courses in their chosen track
  • 6-9 semester hours of electives

(back to top)

Core Faculty

Dr. Joni Adamson
Ph.D., University of Arizona

Dr. Karen Bollermann
Ph.D, Arizona State University

Dr. Lenore Brady
Ph.D., Arizona State University

Dr. Laura Bush
Ph.D., Arizona State University

Dr. La Verne Abe Harris
Ph.D., University of Arizona

Dr. Barry Maid
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

Dr. Ian Moulton
Ph.D., Columbia University

Dr. Duane Roen
Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Dr. Thomas Schildgen
Ed.D., Northern Arizona University

For more information about the B.A. in Literature, Writing and Film, contact Duane Roen at duane.roen@asu.edu or 480-727-1526. For advising, call 480-727-1333.

(back to top)