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The English concentration aims to provide students with a strong background in literature, one that reflects a particular interest in creative writing or literary studies or a combination of both. Students who elect the concentration must fulfill all existing Liberal Arts distribution requirements for graduation. (The nine English credits currently required for graduation will count as part of the 27 comprising the concentration.)

English Concentrators are encouraged to explore a range of available topics; however, two courses constitute the required core of advanced literary study. Concentrators must study contemporary critical theory so that they are better able to participate in current critical discussions, and they must take at least one seminar course to experience in-depth, focused study of a specific topic, which culminates in a longer written project.

Three credits from a relevant course in Art History, HPSS, LA elective, or studio may be counted toward the English electives requirement for the concentration, provided the course is approved by the concentration coordinator as part of a particular program of study. Students interested in an Englsh concentration should contact the concentration coordinator, Patricia Barbeito (pbarbeit@risd.edu) or call 401 454 6575.

The following requirements must be fulfilled:
One course (3 credits):
    - English Composition and Literature or an approved equivalent
One course (3 credits):
    - Contemporary Critical Theory or an approved equivalent
One course (3 credits):
    - Seminar in Literature or Creative Writing
Six courses (18 credits):
    - English electives
Total: nine courses (27 credits)