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Stabler Hall, Room 501, (501) 569-3161, (501) 569-8185 (fax), ualr.edu/english

The Department of English offers study in literature, creative writing, film, linguistics, and preparation for teaching in secondary education institutions. Students can major in English (for the study of literature and culture), English with emphasis in Creative Writing, or English with an emphasis in Secondary Education. Minors available include English, Creative Writing, and an interdisciplinary Linguistics minor.

The creative writing courses are intended for students who wish to develop sophisticated writing skills across a variety of genres. The department’s linguistics courses offer instruction in the scientific study of language and literary form. The literature program includes such varied subjects as African-American literature, Shakespeare, visual literary studies, and post-colonial literature.

General Information

Students transferring from other institutions into the English Department—either at the major or minor level—must take at least 6 hours in residence in the UA Little Rock English Department. Students can share up to 6 hours between the English Major and the Creative Writing Minor or between the English Major and the Linguistics Minor.

William G. Cooper, Jr., Honors Program in English

The William G. Cooper, Jr., Honors Program in English is sustained by an endowment created by the family of Dr. William G. Cooper, Jr., in honor of his distinguished service on the Little Rock University Board of Trustees and UA Little Rock Board of Visitors.

The William G. Cooper, Jr., Honors Program in English is an opportunity for exceptional English majors. A student with a solid GPA and a particular interest in English may apply for the program any time after completing 45 hours of course work. Students accepted in the honors program are invited also to apply for one of the stipends provided by the William G. Cooper, Jr., endowment.

The honors option in English has 33 hours of course work, which includes the English core hours required for all English majors. Cooper Honors students must take ENGL 4260 - Honors Tutorial , ENGL 4270 - Honors Project , and ENGL 4350 - Honors Seminar . This seven-hour block counts towards the upper-level English electives. The honors courses comprise intensive learning projects, in-depth discussion, and closely directed research or creative projects. Students in the honors program must maintain a 3.25 GPA overall and a 3.5 in their English courses to remain in good standing.

Programs

• English, B.A.
• English, Creative Writing Emphasis, B.A.
• English, English Education Track, B.A.

• Creative Writing Minor
• English Minor
• Film Minor
• Linguistics Minor

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