ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS GROUP MAJOR
FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHING (K-8)
Updated February 2013
The English Language Arts Group major for Elementary Certification consists of 36 credits selected from four areas of emphasis: Literature, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. Candidates for certification must pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) in Language Arts
(Test #90). Candidates must demonstrate their knowledge in the following categories:
1.
2.
Meaning and Communication
Literature, Genre and Craft
21 to 30 items
21 to 30 items
3.
Skills and Processes 21 to 30 items
Candidates may access a study guide at the MTTC testing site; the courses below have been selected so that candidates will be well prepared for the test.
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF LITERATURE (4 Credits) – Required
SUBJECT/ FULFILLS PORTION OF
COURSE
ENG 248
TITLE
Introduction to Literary Studies
CREDITS
4
GENERAL EDUCATION
CULTURAL HERITAGE ( 4-6 Credits) – Required
SUBJECT/
COURSE TITLE CREDITS
FULFILLS PORTION OF
GENERAL EDUCATION
To have their General Education Cultural Heritage courses count toward the Language Arts major, candidates must choose from one of the following three combinations:
ENG 231
&
IDS 172
Literature of the Western World
&
Cultural Heritage II
4
2
CH1 & CH2
ENG 232
OR
ENG 233
&
IDS 171
OR
Literature of the Western World II
OR
Global Literature in English
&
Cultural Heritage I
OR
Cultural Heritage I
AND
Cultural Heritage II
IDS 171
AND
IDS 172
CHILDREN’S LITERATURE (4 Credits) – Required
SUBJECT/
COURSE
ENG 373
OR
ENG 375
TITLE
Literature for Children and Adolescents
Ethnic American Literature for Young People
SPEAKING AND LISTENING (6 Credits) – Required
SUBJECT/
COURSE
COMM 101
OR
COMM 140
AND
THEA 110
OR
THEA 130
TITLE
Intro to Communication Process
Public Presentations
Acting for Non-Majors
Oral Interpretation
CREDITS
4
4
CREDITS
4
4
2
2
4
4
2
2
2
CH1 & CH2
CH1 & CH2
FULFILLS PORTION OF
GENERAL EDUCATION
CD
FULFILLS PORTION OF
GENERAL EDUCATION
SS
FA2
FA2

WRITING (8 Credits) – Required
SUBJECT/
COURSE TITLE CREDITS
FULFILLS PORTION OF
GENERAL EDUCATION
The ENG 113 foundational course does NOT count for major credit
ENG 279 Writing for Teachers
ENG 360 Modern English Grammar
ELECTIVES Elect one literature course (required) and then any literature or writing courses to bring the total credits to 36.
4
4
SUBJECT/
COURSE
Literature Electives
ENG 301
ENG 302
ENG 305
ENG 306
ENG 371
ENG 373
ENG 373
ENG 375
ENG 375
TITLE
British Literature I
British Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
Historical Connections
Literary Forms and Reformulations
Literature for Children and Adolescents
Ethnic American Literature for Young People
Language, Literature, and Social/Cultural
Differences
CREDITS
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
FULFILLS PORTION OF
GENERAL EDUCATION
CD
Writing Electives
ENG 154
ENG 155
ENG 213
ENG 254
ENG 255
ENG 258
ENG 259
ENG 358
ENG 454
ENG 455
Intro to Creative Writing-Fiction
Intro to Creative Writing-Poems
Expository Writing II
Creative Writing: Fiction
Creative Writing: Poems
Creative Writing: Non-Fiction
Creative Writing: Satire
Intermediate Creative Writing: Nonfiction
Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction
Advanced Creative Writing: Poems
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
4
4
4
FA2
FA2
FA2
FA2
FA2
FA2
FA2
FA2
ENG 495 Advanced Studies 4
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE COURSE REQUIREMENTS – YOU MUST TAKE THE FOLLOWING
PLANNED PROGRAM MINOR:
MINOR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS MAJORS (32 credits) – Required
FULFILLS PORTION OF
GENERAL EDUCATION
Taking BOTH will earn NSL
SUBJECT/
COURSE TITLE
BIO/GES 104 Organisms and Environments
CHEM/PHYS
104
ED 260
Matter and Energy
Social Studies for the Elementary and Middle
School Teacher
HIST 175
IDS 160
Michigan History
Arts for the Elementary and Middle School
Teacher
Encounter with Cultures IDS 200
OR
AES 210
KIN 140
KIN 252
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
Health Dynamics
MATH 205
Health & Physical Education for the
Elementary and Middle School Teacher
Math for Elementary and Middle School
Teachers I
MATH 206 Math for Elementary and Middle School
Teacher II
CREDITS
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
SS
FA1
CD
CD
HD
MA2
MA2

“SAMPLE” 4-YEAR PLAN
ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE BELOW

1. Please see an education faculty member for personal advising. This sample is simply one way to plan your schedule.
2. Please consult the Hope College Catalogue for semesters when courses are offered, as these may vary.
English Language Arts Group Major
FYS
ENG 113
KIN 140
ED 220/221
For. Lang 2
Math 205
KIN 252
ENG 154
ENG 248
IDS 200
ED 280/281
REL 2
ED 260
ENG 360
4
4
4
4
2
2
4
4
16
4
Fall
2
4
2
4
4
16
GE
GE
GE & PP
ED
GE
GE & PP
PP
GE & M
M
PP
ED
GE
GE & PP
M
ED 310/311
ED 312
BIOL/GEOL
104
Thea 110
16
6
2
4
2
14
Key
GE – general education
M – major
ED – education
PP – planned program
ED
ED
GE & PP
M & GE
4 year plan
REL 1
HIST 175
IDS 160
IDS 172
ED 225/226
Math 206
ED 270
ENG 231
ENG 279
Comm 101
ED 282/283
CHEM/ PHYS
104
ENG 305
ENG 373
ED 500
ED 470
ED 455
Sen Sem
4
4
4
16
1
10
1
4
16
2
2
4
4
4
16
4
Spring
2
2
4
4
4
16
GE
PP
GE & PP
GE & M
ED
GE & PP
ED
GE & M
M
ED
GE & PP
M
M
ED
ED
ED
GE
Summer