English 105 and 106 are required of all students. These courses do not count towards the English major. Many English majors have high test scores or advanced placement credit that enables them to waive a portion of this requirement. The requirements for the English major are designed so that everyone who graduates from Loyola with a degree in English has the opportunity to gain a sense of the historical development of English literature, an in-depth experience with selected authors and works in English and American literature, a grasp of literary theory and the critical methods employed in the discipline, and the ability to write clearly and effectively. Consult your advisor or the English department for each semester's list.
Every English major is assigned a departmental advisor.
All majors are required to see their advisors each semester in order to plan their programs and to discuss their progress through the departmental requirements. Formal advising periods are scheduled immediately after the appearance of the Schedule of Classes booklet for the next semester. Majors should also feel free to consult their advisors about career possibilities, problems they are having in their coursework, or any other matters that are directly related to the program of study of the English major. Applicants for an internship must have completed 6 courses in English and have achieved senior or second semester junior status. An intern will normally work 12 hours a week under professional supervision and will be expected to present a portfolio of work to the Director of the Internship Program at the end of the semester.