BA: English, Multicultural Literatures 2023-2024

English is the language of global communication, and it's much more than that. By studying English at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), you'll explore literature and writing through innovative, interdisciplinary courses that shape your mind and abilities to help you find your way in the world. You'll graduate as an insightful reader, an adept researcher, and an agile writer, ready to continue your studies at a graduate or professional school or to launch your career.

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Review the English, Multicultural Literatures Option Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL330Interdisciplinary Writing3Major & GE & GWAR
    ENGL349Literature of American Cultures3Major, GE & GraduationUDGE C & MPTriple counts with Major, UDGE-C and Multicultural Perspectives
    ENGL311 or
    333 or
    353 or
    355 or
    356 or
    432    		ENGL 311 - Bilingual Literary Studies/Estudios Literarios, or
    ENGL 333 - Multicultural Drama and Theater, or
    ENGL 353 - Chicano/a Latino/a Literature, or
    ENGL 355 - Literatures of Africa and the Diaspora, or
    ENGL 356 - Literatures of Asia and the Diaspora, or
    ENGL 432 - Arts of Harlem Renaissance    		3MajorMulticultural Literatures Option Elective
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3GraduationAIR: US HistoryChoose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS350. If US HIST has been met change to Free Elective.
    POLS150American Political Institutions3GraduationAIR: CA Local & State GovtIf US Constitution/State & Local Gov't has been met change to Free Elective.

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    Semester One Considerations:

    • This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
    • Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    Spring Junior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL325 or
    326 or
    327    		ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors, or
    ENGL 326 - Major British & European Authors, or
    ENGL 327 - Major American Authors"    		3Major
    ENGL360Literary Theory3Major
    ENGL311 or
    333 or
    353 or
    355 or
    356 or
    432    		ENGL 311 - Bilingual Literary Studies/Estudios Literarios, or
    ENGL 333 - Multicultural Drama and Theater, or
    ENGL 353 - Chicano/a Latino/a Literature, or
    ENGL 355 - Literatures of Africa and the Diaspora, or
    ENGL 356 - Literatures of Asia and the Diaspora, or
    ENGL 432 - Arts of Harlem Renaissance    		3MajorMulticultural Literatures Option Elective
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGEB - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3GEUDGE B
    LanguageStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationLanguageUnits may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; if language has been met change to Free Elective.

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    Semester Two Considerations:

    • This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement

  • Fall Senior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENG315Introduction to Language, Structure, and Linguistics3Major
    ENGL410Shakespeare's Plays3Major
    ENGL334 or
    430 or
    433    		ENGL 334 - Narratives of Southern California, or
    ENGL 430 - Tradition and Transformation: Literature, History, and Cultural Change, or
    ENGL 433 - Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Studies    		3Major & GEUDGE DAll three courses listed will double count for both UDGE-D and Multicultural Literatures Option Elective, choose at least one.
    ENGL311 or
    333 or
    353 or
    355 or
    356 or
    432    		ENGL 311 - Bilingual Literary Studies/Estudios Literarios, or
    ENGL 333 - Multicultural Drama and Theater, or
    ENGL 353 - Chicano/a Latino/a Literature, or
    ENGL 355 - Literatures of Africa and the Diaspora, or
    ENGL 356 - Literatures of Asia and the Diaspora, or
    ENGL 432 - Arts of Harlem Renaissance    		3MajorMulticultural Literatures Option Elective
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

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    Semester Three Considerations:

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check

    Spring Senior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL325 or 326 or 327ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors
    ENGL 326 - Major British & European Authors
    ENGL 327 - Major American Authors    		3Major
    ENGL499Capstone Project/Senior Seminar3Major
    ENGL454Multicultural Literature Project/Seminar3MajorMulticultural Literatures Option Course
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

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    Semester Four Considerations:

    • Attend Grad Fest (Beginning of March)
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