Department of English
- Faculty
- Field Description
- The
Majors and Courses
- English
- Literature
- Journalism/Creative Writing
- Business Communication Major:
Business Journalism Specialization for the BA Student - Journalism and Business Specialization for the BBA Student
- The Minors and Courses
- Special Program
- Advice for Students Registering for English Composition Courses
- Department of English Web Site
Chair: John E. Todd
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Professors:
- Sarah Bartlett (Bloomberg Professor of Business Journalism)
- Paula S. Berggren
- Roslyn Bernstein
- John Brenkman (CUNY Distinguished Professor)
- Harold Brent
- Gerard Dalgish
- Christopher Hallowell
- Thomas Hayes
- Peter Hitchcock
- Elaine Kauvar
- Eugene Marlow
- Joshua Mills
- David Reynolds (CUNY Distinguished Professor)
- Carl Rollyson
- Grace Schulman (CUNY Distinguished Professor)
- Myron Schwartzman
- Lauren Silberman
- Alisa Solomon
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Associate Professors:
- Tuzyline Allan
- Michael L. Black
- Ellen Block
- Suresh Canagarajah
- Eva Chou
- Doris DaRin
- Bridgett Davis
- Emily Comstock DiMartino
- Jacqueline DiSalvo
- Judith Entes
- Barbara Gluck
- Gary Hentzi
- Marina Heung
- Carmel Jordan
- Cecelia McCall
- William McClellan
- Donald Mengay
- George Otte
- John E. Todd
- Nancy Yousef
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Assistant Professors:
- Shelly Eversley
- Kevin Frank
- Andrea Gabor
- Mary McGlynn
- Geanne Rosenberg
- Robert Scotto
- Cheryl Smith
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Lecturers:
- Eugenia Bragen
- Bryant Hayes
- Claude E. Taylor
- Saundra Towns
Whether it’s in a great work of literature or a well-written and thoroughly documented newspaper feature, language is one of the most powerful tools at the disposal of educated men and women. The discipline of English helps students unlock this potential through the study of literature, journalism/ creative writing, and, at Baruch, film.With advanced training in English increasingly necessary for business and professional careers, this course of study is universally recognized as an ideal “preprofessional major”—one that opens career possibilities in such fields as law, publishing, teaching, and community service.
- English
- Literature
- Journalism/Creative Writing
- Business Communication
Major:
Business Journalism Specialization for the BA Student - Journalism and Business Specialization for the BBA Student
The Department of English offers specializations in literature and journalism/creative writing, as well as a business journalism specialization within the business communication major. Students may prepare for the study of literature on the graduate level. Concentrated work in English will be of great value to students preparing for such business and professional careers as editing, publishing, science and technical writing, advertising, public relations, and communications. The literature courses are designed to help students sharpen their reading and writing skills, gain new insights into human nature and cultural diversity, and achieve increased flexibility in their own approach to life.
Students preparing for graduate study in literature should have some knowledge of the range of English, American, and non-Western literature and should be acquainted with such major figures as Chaucer and Shakespeare. Because most graduate schools have foreign language requirements and candidates must sometimes demonstrate competence in several languages, prospective graduate students are urged to undertake their study of foreign languages as early as possible.
Students who specialize in literature and journalism/creative writing are encouraged to broaden their base of knowledge in as many fields as possible. Courses in comparative literature, foreign languages, communication studies, history, art, music, religion, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and education are especially recommended.
Base Curriculum Courses 9 credits
No credit toward the major
| ENG 2100 | Writing I (or its equivalent) | 3 credits |
| ENG 2150 | Writing II | 3 credits |
| ENG 2800 | Great Works of Literature I | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 2850 | Great Works of Literature II |
3 credits |
Major/Specialization: 30 credits
Required Courses 15 credits
| ENG 3010 | Survey of English Literature I | 3 credits |
| and | ||
| ENG 3015 | Survey of English Literature II | 3 credits |
| ENG 3020 | Survey of American Literature I | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 3025 | Survey of American Literature II | 3 credits |
| ENG 3030 | Contemporary Literature from Asia, Africa, and Latin America | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 3032 | Ethnic Literature | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 3034 | A Survey of Afro-American Literature | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 3036 | English Voices from Afar: Post-Colonial Literature | 3 credits |
| ENG 4120 | Chaucer | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 4140 | Shakespeare | 3 credits |
Electives 15 credits
Choose five additional courses for 15 credits. Electives must be selected from Department of English offerings numbered 2200 to 5050–5051 (excluding ENG 2800–2850). No more than two of these courses may be selected from the elective offerings in journalism and/or creative writing.
Note: Interdisciplinary courses, such as Feit Seminars (IDC 4050), and appropriate film studies courses may be included with prior permission of the department.
Base Curriculum Courses
No credit toward the major
| ENG 2100 | Writing I (or its equivalent) | 3 credits |
| ENG 2150 | Writing II | 3 credits |
| ENG 2500 | Perspectives on the News | 3 credits |
| ENG 2800 | Great Works of Literature I | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 2850 | Great Works of Literature II |
3 credits |
Major/Specialization: 30 credits
Required Courses 18 credits
| ENG 3010 | Survey of English Literature I | 3 credits |
| and | ||
| ENG 3015 | Survey of English Literature II | 3 credits |
| ENG 3020 | Survey of American Literature I | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 3025 | Survey of American Literature II | 3 credits |
| ENG 3030 | Contemporary Literature from Asia, Africa, and Latin America | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 3032 | Ethnic Literature | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 3034 | A Survey of Afro-American Literature | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 3036 | English Voices from Afar: Post-Colonial Literature | 3 credits |
| ENG 3050 | Journalistic Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3100 | Copy Editing | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 3500 | Advanced Reporting and Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 5050-5051 | Media Internship | 3 credits |
Electives 9 credits |
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| ENG 2660 | Workshop: The Writing of Criticism | 3 credits |
| ENG 3060 | Feature Article Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3100 | Copy Editing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3150 | Business Communication | 3 credits |
| ENG 3200 | Business and Financial Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3210 | Radio and TV Journalism: The Basics | 3 credits |
| ENG 3220 | Media Ethics | 3 credits |
| ENG 3300 | Science Communication | 3 credits |
| ENG 3400 | Journalistic Criticism and Reviewing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3500 | Advanced Reporting and Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3600 | Creative Journalism | 3 credits |
| ENG 3610 | Workshop: Fiction Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3630 | Workshop: Playwriting | 3 credits |
| ENG 3640 | Workshop: The Elements of Poetry | 3 credits |
| ENG 3645 | The Craft of Poetry: Form and Revision | 3 credits |
| ENG 3650 | Workshop: Film and Television Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3800 | Environmental Reporting | 3 credits |
| ENG 3900 | Topics in Journalism* | 3 credits |
| ENG 4200 | Business Press Coverage of Politics and Policy | 3 credits |
| ENG 4220 | A Century of Muckraking | 3 credits |
| ENG 4730 | Journalism and the Literary Imagination | 3 credits |
| ENG 4750 | Investigative Reporting | 3 credits |
| ENG 4920 | Strategies of Journalistic Writing | 3 credits |
Additional Electives 3 credits
One additional departmental course is required, selected from the English elective offerings numbered 2200 to 5051 (excluding ENG 2500, 2800, 2850).
Note: Interdisciplinary courses, such as Feit Seminars (IDC 4050), and appropriate film studies courses may be included with prior permission of the department.
Business Communication
Major:
Business Journalism Specialization for the BA Student
For the BA student who is interested in combining journalism with preparation in business administration, the following interdisciplinary specialization within the business communication major is suggested.
Base Curriculum Courses credits
No credit toward the major/specialization
| ENG 2100 | Writing I (or its equivalent) | 3 credits |
| ENG 2150 | Writing II | 3 credits |
| ENG 2800 | Great Works of Literature I | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 2850 | Great Works of Literature II |
3 credits |
| Program Prerequisites 12 credits | ||
| MKT 3000 | Marketing Foundations | 3 credits |
| MGT 3120 | Fundamentals of Management | 3 credits |
| STA 2000 | Business Statistics I | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| STA 2100 | Statistics for Social Science | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ECO 1002 | Macro-Economics (may be applied to the base curriculum) |
3 credits |
| CIS 2200 | Introduction to Information Systems and Technologies | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| IDC 1000 | Computer Literacy (may be applied to the base curriculum) |
3 credits |
| Major/Specialization:* 30
credits |
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| Interdisciplinary Core: 12
credits |
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| Business Communication | ||
| ENG 3050 | Journalistic Writing) |
3 credits |
| Marketing/Advertising | ||
| Choose one course: | ||
| MKT 3170 | Public Relations | 3 credits |
| MKT 3520 | Advertising and Marketing Communications | 3 credits |
| MKT 3600 | Marketing Research | 3 credits |
| MKT 3605 | Consumer Behavior |
3 credits |
| Management | ||
| Choose one course: | ||
| MGT 3300 | Management: A Behavioral Approach | 3 credits |
| MGT 3800 | Management and Society |
3 credits |
| Business or Arts and Sciences Elective | ||
| One business or arts and sciences elective
(2000 level or above**) to be selected upon consultation
with the program advisor and with the advisor's approval.
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| *Business communication majors
must complete a minor or minor alternative in an arts
and sciences discipline outside the department of their
specialization. |
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| **Must be taken outside the
department of specialization. |
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| Business Journalism Specialization Requirements: 18
credits |
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| Required Courses 9 credits | ||
| ENG 3100 | Copy Editing | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 3500 | Advanced Reporting and Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3200 | Business and Financial Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 5050-5051 | Media Internship |
3 credits |
Electives 9 credits |
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| Choose two courses: | ||
| ENG 3060 | Feature Article Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3100 | Copy Editing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3210 | Radio and TV Journalism: The Basics | 3 credits |
| ENG 3220 | Media Ethics | 3 credits |
| ENG 3500 | Advanced Reporting and Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3600 | Creative Journalism | 3 credits |
| ENG 3800 | Environmental Reporting | 3 credits |
| ENG 3900 | Topics in Journalism† | 3 credits |
| ENG 4200 | Business Press Coverage of Politics and Policy | 3 credits |
| ENG 4220 | A Century of Muckraking | 3 credits |
| ENG 4750 | Investigative Reporting | 3 credits |
| ENG 4920 | Strategies of Journalistic Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 5050-5051 | Media Internship |
3 credits |
For additional information about the program and prerequisites, contact the Journalism Office, (646) 312-3974 and (646) 312-3969 . |
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| †Students may enroll in ENG 3900 more than once if the topic is different. | ||
Journalism And Business Specialization for the BBA Student
For the BBA student who is interested in combining journalism with preparation in business administration, the following combined program in journalism and business administration leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration degree is suggested.
- Follow the BBA base curriculum
- Complete a BBA major in the Zicklin School of Business
and - Complete the following 24-credit sequence
| Literature | ||
| Required Courses 6 credits | ||
| ENG 3015 | Survey of English Literature II | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 3025 | Survey of American Literature II | 3 credits |
| ENG 3030 | Contemporary Literature from Asia, Africa, and Latin America |
3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 3032 | Ethnic Literature | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 3034 | A Survey of African American Literature | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 3036 | English Voices from Afar: Post-Colonial Literature |
3 credits |
| Journalism | ||
| Required Courses 9 credits | ||
| ENG 3050 | Journalistic Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3200 | Business and Financial Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3500 | Interpretive News Reporting | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| ENG 4750 | Investigative Reporting |
3 credits |
| Electives 9 credits | ||
| ENG 2520 | Broadcast News:Writing for Radio | 3 credits |
| ENG 2530 | Broadcast News Production | 3 credits |
| ENG 3000 | Feature Article Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3100 | Copy Editing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3150 | Business Communication | 3 credits |
| ENG 3210 | Radio and TV Journalism: The Basics | 3 credits |
| ENG 3220 | Media Ethics | 3 credits |
| ENG 3300 | Science Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3400 | Journalism Criticism and Reviewing | 3 credits |
| ENG 3600 | Creative Journalism | 3 credits |
| ENG 3800 | Creative Journalism | 3 credits |
| ENG 3900 | Topics in Journalism† | 3 credits |
| ENG 4200 | Business Press Coverage of Politics and Policy | 3 credits |
| ENG 4220 | A Century of Muckraking | 3 credits |
| ENG 4920 | Strategies of Journalistic Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 5050-5051 | Media Internship |
3 credits |
†Students may enroll in ENG 3900 more than once if the topic is different. |
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Advanced training in English language and literature is increasingly necessary for business and professional careers. Students who choose to develop their intellectual abilities in these areas may select two courses numbered 3000 or above from the offerings of the Department of English. To complete their minors, they enroll in an appropriate capstone course. All 4000-level offerings in the Department of English or an Independent Studies course in English may serve as the capstone course.
The Sidney Harman
Writer-In-Residence Program
The Sidney Harman Writer-in-Residence Program, an endowed residency in the Baruch College Department of English, offers gifted undergraduates the opportunity to enroll in writing workshops taught by distinguished visiting professors. Since its inception in the fall of 1998, Harman Writers-in-Residence have included poets Yehuda Amichai, Agha Shahid Ali, and April Bernard; playwrights Tony Kushner and Edward Albee; journalists Philip Gourevitch and Jane Kramer; and fiction writers Paul Auster, Anita Desai, Colum McCann, Lorrie Moore, and John Edgar Wideman. Harman courses vary in numbering and in subject, depending on the choice of the visiting writer. Interested students of all majors are encouraged to submit transcripts and writing portfolios for review to Professor Roslyn Bernstein, 646-312-3930; e-mail: roz_bernstein@baruch.cuny.edu.
Harman classes can be taken for honors credit and students
can use the Harman courses to fulfill their honors course requirements. The courses also can be used in the English major and minor.
Additional information on the Harman Residency is available at www.baruch.cuny.edu/wsas/harman/.
Advice For Students Registering For English Composition Courses
All students are required to take ENG 2100 (3 credits) and ENG 2150 (3 credits).
Entering StudentsStudents are eligible to take ENG 2100 if they have earned a verbal SAT score of 480 or above or a score of 75 percent or higher on the New York State Regents English examination. Entering students in neither of these categories will be tested for reading and writing proficiency. The results of these exams will determine a student’s placement.
Special requirements for second-degree transfer students from universities in which English is not the language of instruction: Prior to their first semester at Baruch, all such transfer students must take a writing placement test administered by the Department of English. Students who pass the test will be awarded any and all composition credits to which they are entitled. Students who do not pass the writing placement test or who have earned fewer than 6 credits in composition will be placed in an appropriate English course.
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