Studying Abroad for English Majors
The opportunity to study abroad is often a highlight of English majors’ college years, and
at Winthrop we encourage as many as possible to take advantage of the chance to
experience life in a foreign country. Whether the student selects the traditional option of
a study abroad semester or finds short term study abroad of more interest, we can help
him or her find the perfect experience.
Though many private companies offer study abroad programs, the most economical way
to spend a semester in a foreign country is through one of Winthrop’s partner schools. In
this situation, Winthrop tuition is charged, and the student is additionally responsible for
room and board fees at the partner institution, the airline ticket, a passport, a visa (if
required), medical insurance, and spending money. Scholarships will transfer, and
additional ones may be available at the chosen institution. A complete list of these
universities can be found on the International Center’s web pages. Staff in the
International Center are available to answer questions and to offer advice on programs of
study, and staff in the Financial Aid office are ready to assist with financial concerns.
In order to qualify for semester study abroad, a student must have sophomore standing, a
2.5 GPA, and a clean conduct record. Additionally, he or she must be enrolled as a full
time student while overseas.
Another option is a short term study abroad; these trips range from a few days to a few
weeks. Usually, these travel experiences are associated with classes partially taught on
campus with additional instructional hours in another country. The English Department
offers several courses on a rotating basis that have been extremely popular with students
and are open to anyone who has successfully exited Writing 101. Interesting courses
that include travel are taught in other disciplines as well and, like the ones in English, are
open to all majors. Specific requirements for those may vary. Often a student
participates in a short term experience and enjoys it so much that he or she opts to pursue
long term study abroad afterward.
As exciting as the idea of study abroad is, the reality is that some serious planning is
required. With semester-long programs, careful scheduling is essential to ensure that all
requirements in the major are met. This goal is challenging, but doable with good
planning. The charts that follow show a four-year plan for each track in the English
major with a semester at either Edge Hill University in England or Deakin University as
part of the sample plan. Others universities may be chosen instead of the two mentioned,
and the course sequencing can, in some cases, be adjusted. However, these charts were
created to show one path toward the goal of a semester of foreign study for each track in
the English major.
Sample Study Abroad Plan for English Majors at either Edge Hill
University in England or Deakin University in Australia
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
FALL YEAR 1 - WINTHROP
SPRING YEAR 1 – WINTHROP
Acad 101 (1)
Writ 101 (3)
Engl 291 (3)
Math 150 (3)
Foreign Language (4)
Total: 14 credit hours
HMXP 102 (3)
Engl 211 (3)
Lab Science (4)
Foreign Language (4)
Class in Minor (3)
Total: 17 credit hours
FALL YEAR 2 - WINTHROP
SPRING YEAR 2 - WINTHROP
CRTW 201* (3)
Engl 203 (3)
CSCI 101 (3)
Non-lab Science (3)
Class in Minor (3)
Total: 15 credit hours
English 208 (3)
English 200 (3)
Writ 300 or 350 or 351 (3)
Constitution Requirement (3)
Class in Minor (3)
Total: 15 credit hours
FALL YEAR 3 – WINTHROP
SPRING YEAR 3 – STUDY ABROAD
Engl 530 (3)
Engl 300 (3)
Engl Elective above 299
Engl 312,323,324,504, 515, or 529 (3)
Writ465**, 500, 501, or 510 (3)
Class in Minor (3)
Total: 18 credit hours
Engl 307, 319, 501, 503, 511, 512, 513, 514,
520, 521, 525, or 527 (3)
Engl Elective (3)
Humanities and Arts (3)
General Elective (3)
General elective (3)
Total: 15 credit hours***
FALL YEAR 4 - WINTHROP
SPRING YEAR 4 - WINTHROP
Engl 305 (3)
Engl elective above 299 (3)
Social Science (3)
General Elective (3)
Class in Minor (3)
Total: 15 credit hours
(Senior Capstone)
Engl Elective (3)
Social Science (3)
General Elective (3)
General Elective (3)
Class in Minor (3)
Total: 15 credit hours
* CRTW may be taken either fall or spring during sophomore year,
depending upon availability.
** Writ 465 will count as the Oral Communications requirement.
***If 15 credit hours are not available at the chosen university abroad, one course may
be postponed until Fall Year 4.
Sample Study Abroad Plan for English Majors at either Edge Hill
University in England or Deakin University in Australia
SECONDARY EDUCATION
FALL YEAR 1 - WINTHROP
SPRING YEAR 1 – WINTHROP
Acad 101 (1)
Writ 101 (3)
Educ 101 (1)
Engl 291 (3)
Math 150 (3)
Foreign Language (4)
Total: 15 credit hours
HMXP 102 (3)
Educ 200 (3)
Engl 211 (3)
Lab Science (4)
Foreign Language (4)
Total: 17 credit hours
FALL YEAR 2 - WINTHROP
SPRING YEAR 2 - WINTHROP
CRTW 201* (3)
Educ 220 (2)
Engl 203 (3)
Engl Elective (3)
Writ 350 (3)
Non-lab Science (3)
Total: 17 credit hours
Edco 201 (2)
Edco 202 (2)
Edco 203 (1)
Engl 208 (3)
Engl 530 (3)
Enge 519 (3)
Constitution Requirement (3)
Total: 17 credit hours
FALL YEAR 3 – WINTHROP
SPRING YEAR 3 – STUDY ABROAD
Edco 305 (2)
Edco 306 (2)
Edco 350 (3)
Engl 300 (3)
Engl 507 (3)
Reading 345 (3)
Total: 16 credit hours
Engl 350 (online) (1)
Engl 305 (3)
Humanities and Arts (3)
General Elective (3)
General elective (3)
General Elective (3)
Total: 16 credit hours**
FALL YEAR 4 - WINTHROP
SPRING YEAR 4 - WINTHROP
(Senior Capstone)
Edco 351 (1)
Educ 400 (1)
Enge 391 (3)
Social Science (3)
Engl Elective (3)
Engl Elective (3)
General Elective (3)
Total: 17 credit hours
Educ 403 (10)
Educ 410 (2)
Total: 12 credit hours
* CRTW may be taken either fall or spring during sophomore year.
** If 16 credit hours are not available at the chosen institution abroad, one course may be taken during
a different semester. However, given the number of hours already scheduled for each semester,
taking at least one course during the summer may prove to be a better option.
Sample Study Abroad Plan for English Majors at either Edge Hill
University in England or Deakin University in Australia
WRITING
FALL YEAR 1 - WINTHROP
SPRING YEAR 1 – WINTHROP
Acad 101 (1)
Writ 101 (3)
Engl 291 (3)
Math 150 (3)
Foreign Language (4)
Total: 14 credit hours
HMXP 102 (3)
Engl 211 (3)
Lab Science (4)
Foreign Language (4)
Class in Minor (3)
Total: 17 credit hours
FALL YEAR 2 - WINTHROP
SPRING YEAR 2 - WINTHROP
CRTW 201* (3)
Engl 203 (3)
CSCI 101 (3)
Non-lab Science (3)
Class in Minor (3)
Total: 15 credit hours
English 208 (3)
Constitution Requirement (3)
Class in Minor (3)
Class from Rhetoric String** (3)
Class from Writing Option*** (3)
Total: 15 credit hours
FALL YEAR 3 – WINTHROP
SPRING YEAR 3 – STUDY ABROAD
Engl 300 (3)
Social Science (3)
Class from Rhetoric String** (3)
Class from Writing Option*** (3)
Class in Minor (3)
General Elective (3)
Total: 18 credit hours
Humanities and Arts(3)
Global Perspectives (3)
Historical Perspective (3)
General Elective (3)
General elective (3)
Total: 15 credit hours****
FALL YEAR 4 - WINTHROP
SPRING YEAR 4 - WINTHROP
Engl 305 (3)
Social Science (3)
Class from Rhetoric String** (3)
Class from Writing Option*** (3)
Class in Minor (3)
Total: 15 credit hours
(Senior Capstone)
Class from Rhetoric String** (3)
Class from Writing Option*** (3)
General Elective (3)
General Elective (3)
Class in Minor (3)
Total: 15 credit hours
* CRTW may be taken either fall or spring during sophomore year.
**The Rhetoric String includes Engl 507, 530, Writ 300, 350, 351, 465, 500, 501, 502, 510 or Engl 530,
507 or IMCO 105 or MCOM 302.
*** The Writing Option for Creative Writing includes (choose at least two) Writ
307, 316, 507, 516, 530 and (choose no more than two) Enge 519, Engl 317,
225, 501, 504, or CSCI 101.
The Writing Option for Professional Writing includes (choose four) Writ 366, 367, 465, 501, 502,
566, VCOM 261, 354, ARTS 305, 311, BADM 180, 411, CSCI 101, MCOM 226, 241, 260, 302, 340,
370, MCMT 355 or MKTG 380.
**** If 15 credit hours are not available abroad, one course may be postponed until Fall Year 4.
Studying abroad can become a reality for most English majors. The academic advisor,
the Financial Aid office, and the International Center are important resources for
assistance. Foreign study of varying lengths is possible, and we encourage interested
students to pursue this opportunity.
Ann Jordan