The Department of English provides courses of instruction to satisfy the university’s requirements in English for all students. In addition, students have the opportunity to take English courses to meet their particular needs in conversation, public speaking, composition, creative writing and technical writing.
For those students who wish to major in English, the department offers two track programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Students may major in either Literature or Linguistics, and may plan their studies to take courses in both areas.
Admission to Undergraduate Program:
Candidates for admission at the UPR-Mayagüez must file an application for admission at the Admissions Office. Applicants must have a high school diploma or its equivalent from an educational institution duly accredited by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico and an IGS of at least 2.50.
Prospective applicants must take the University Evaluation and Admission Test administered by College Entrance Examination Board or SAT.
Core Courses (21 credits):
| INGL 3225 | Introduction to Linguistics |
| INGL 3227 | Phonetics of English |
| INGL 3231 | English Expository Writing |
| INGL 3321 | English Literature to 1798 |
| INGL 3322 | English Literature from 1798 to Modern Period |
| INGL 3351 | American Literature to 1860 |
| INGL 3352 | American Literature from 1860 to the Early Modern Period |
Linguistic Track Courses (not all courses listed):
| INGL 4206 | The Structure of English |
| INGL 4075 | Psycholinguistics |
| INGL 4208 | History of the English Language |
| INGL 4028 | Research and Writing in Language and Linguistics |
Literature Track Courses (not all courses listed):
| INGL 4030 | Research and Writing in Literature |
| INGL 4025 | Shakespeare |
| INGL 4027 or INGL 4009 |
Old and Middle English Literature Literature of the English Renaissance |
| INGL 4000 or INGL 4097 |
English Literature of the 17th Century English Literature of the 18th Century |
| INGL 4017 or INGL 4095 |
The Romantic Movement The Victorian Period |
| INGL 4316 or INGL 4317 |
American Romanticism American Realism and Naturalism |
Minor in Writing and Communication Core Courses:
| INGL 3056 | Introduction to the Communication Process |
| INGL 3268 | Writing for the Communication Media |
Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate Courses:
| INGL 5010 | Perspectives of Teaching English as a Second Language |
| INGL 5009 | Contrastive Grammar |
| INGL 5015 | English and American Literary Criticism |
| INGL 5025 | Current Approaches in Linguistic Theory |
| INGL 5007 | Oral Communication |
| INGL 5018 | Study in British Isles |
See also:
Undergraduate Course Offerings