Programs of Study

For a bachelor of arts degree in English with a concentration in literature, students must compete 36 hours in British and American literature, literary criticism and interpretation, and literature or writing electives, after first taking ENGL T122, A205, or A210. 

For a bachelor of arts degree in English with a concentration in writing, students should take ENGL A205 or ENGL A210 plus ENGL A206 in their freshman year. In addition, students take five literature courses, including one course in British literature before 1800 and one course in American literature. Students must also complete six writing courses. As a part of the writing major, many students complete an internship at a magazine, business, or school. Many also work with The New Orleans Review, a nationally prominent literary periodical sponsored by the department.

Degree Programs

  • For a bachelor of arts degree in English with a concentration in literature, students must compete 36 hours in British and American literature, literary criticism and interpretation, and literature or writing electives. See degree plan.
  • For a bachelor of arts degree in English with a concentration in writing, students take five literature courses, including one course in British literature before 1800 and one course in American literature. Students must also complete six writing courses. See degree plan.

Minor in English

  • To earn a minor in English, students must complete ENGL T125, and 15 credit hrs. of English Literature electives. Learn more.

Common Curriculum Courses In English

  • Common Curriculum English courses at Loyola University New Orleans provide students with instruction in critical reading and writing about significant social and cultural questions and about traditional and modern literary works. These courses stress reading and writing skills vital to success in college, careers, and life. Learn more.
  • Students are placed in their introductory English course depending on a variety of criteria.  Learn more.
  • Attendance Policy in Common Curriculum English: Because students at Loyola New Orleans are taught to write in accordance with principles of process writing theory, it is important for them to attend composition courses regularly. There is no substitute for the group work, feedback about writing, regular commentary from the instructor, and class discussion. The Common Curriculum English program supports the attendance policies of individual teachers, designed to encourage students to participate actively in composition courses and writing assignments and to learn the process approach to writing.
  • Description of Common Curriculum Courses in English: Students take the T122-T125 English sequence during their first two or three semesters at Loyola University New Orleans.  Learn more.
  • Grading Standards: T122 and T125: The standards that follow apply to evaluative, interpretive, and other formal student essays written in T122 and T125.  Learn more.