Applied English, BA

The Applied English program at UNT Dallas offers students a unique opportunity to study the English language from an interdisciplinary perspective that is centered on Linguistics, Rhetoric, and Writing. The program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in a number of fields connected to the study of language such as Education, Publishing, Language Services, Advertising, Speech and Hearing Science, Language Documentation, Communication, and Information Technology. Applied English develops expertise in writing and editing, researching, information management, understanding diverse viewpoints, and critical thinking. In connection to UNTD’s Career Readiness initiative, capstone courses will include field-specific career planning and preparation for post-graduate employment.

Program Coordinator: Dr. Roberto Tinajero, Email: Robert.Tinajero@untdallas.edu

Click here for the Recommended Course Sequence degree plan.

 

Building Blocks for the Degree

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1. Texas Core Curriculum: All students are required to complete 42 hours of the Texas Core Curriculum to earn a degree.

2. Major Requirements: The applied english major requires 24 hours of required courses and 24 hours of electives in humanties, rhetoric & discourse, and applied linguistics. 

3. Other Courses: Students must have a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate with a degree from UNTD.  Students may complete a minor, certificate program or general elective courses to meet this requirement.

 

Core Curriculum Recommendations

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UNTD adheres to the Texas Core Curriculum established in Texas Education Code Chapter 61, Subchapter S.  Courses designated on the transcript as a Core Foundation Area will be applied to the Texas Core Curriculum. As a new Freshman student starting at UNTD (or transfer student looking ahead to attend UNTD), taking the recommended UNTD courses (or equivalent) can reduce hours to degree and provide more opportunities for elective courses.

 

Texas Core Curriculum, 42 hours

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Courses with an asterisk (*) also count for the major.

• Communication I: 
  ENGL 1313 - Computer Assisted College Writing I (grade of C or better required)
    
• Communication II: Varies
• Mathematics: Varies
• Life & Physical Sciences I: Varies 
• Life & Physical Sciences II: Varies 
• Language, Philosophy, and Culture: Varies 
• Creatives Arts: Varies 
• American History I: 
  HIST 2610 - United States History to 1865
    
• American History II: 
  HIST 2620 - United States History Since 1865
    
• Government & Political Science I: 
  PSCI 1040 - American Government: Laws and Institutions
    
• Government & Political Science II: 
  PSCI 1050 - American Government: Process and Policies
    
• Social & Behavioral Science: 
  SOCI 1510 - Introduction to Sociology
    
• Component Area I: 
  COMM 1010 - Introduction to Communication
    
• Component Area II: 
  SOCI 2070 - Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations
    
   
    

Major Requirements I, 24 hours 

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The following courses are required for the Applied English, BA degree. Courses with an asterisk (*) also count for the core.

• TECM 2300 - New Media Writing
    
• TECM 2700 - Technical Writing
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• ENGL 2220 - Survey of World Literatures from 1700 to the Present
    
• ENGL 2377 - Introduction to Rhetorical Studies
    
• LING 3370 - Introduction to Linguistics
    
• ENGL 4160 - Advanced Expository Writing
    
• ENGL 4398 - Careers and Writing for the Professions
    
• ENGL 4399 - Capstone Internship
    

 

Humanities Electives, 6 hours

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Complete six credit hours of the following courses.

• HIST 3340 - African American History, 1619 to Present
    
• HIST 4150 - Mexican Immigration and the Chicano Community
    
• HIST 4155 - Mexican American Autobiography
    
• HIST 3330 - History of American Indians Pre-Columbian to Present
    
• LING 4070 - History of the English Language
• ENGL 2500 - Introduction to Literary Analysis and Interpretation Skills
    
• ENGL 2100 - Introduction to Creative Writing
    
• ENGL 2326 - American Literature
    
• ENGL 2342 - Diversity in Literature
    
• ENGL 3921 - African-American Literature
    

 

Rhetoric & Discourse Electives, 9 hours

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Complete nine credit hours of the following courses. 

• ENGL 2344 - Rhetoric and Society
    
• ENGL 2347 - Hip Hop Rhetoric
    
• ENGL 3319 - Rhetoric of Race and Racism
    
• ENGL 3376 - History of Composition Studies
    

 

Applied Linguistics Electives, 9 hours

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Complete nine credit hours of the following courses.

• LING 3390 - Discourse Analysis: E-languages and Beyond
    
• LING 4020 - Structure of Modern English
    
• LING 4030 - Acquisition of English as a Second Language
    
• LING 4040 - Phonetics and Phonology : The Sound Patterns of Language
    

 

Additional UNTD Degree Requirements

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• All students must meet the General University Requirements as well as the major requirements.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Applied English major GPA of 2.0 or higher