English Major in Language and Literature (EMLL)

The English Major in Language and Literature (EMLL) is designed to provide a comprehensive and humanistic approach to the study of the English language, the British, American and other literary traditions, creative writing, and critical approaches to literature. The program blends breadth, flexibility, and focus, with an emphasis on major authors, genres, periods, special topics, and linguistics.

Lingustics

Linguistic Description: Students will be able to describe the grammar of English.

Composition

Writing Conventions: Students will be able to compose texts that conform to the conventions of a particular genre as well as the rules of standard written English. 
Expository Writing: Students will be able to compose expository essays that demonstrate cohesion and clarity.

Literature

Literary Analysis: Students will be able to analyze literary texts using evidence from the primary texts themselves.
Applying Critical Theory: Students will be able to apply specific critical approaches to literary works.
Researching Criticism: Students will be able to survey the existing criticism on any literary text.
Creative Writing: Students will be able to compose poetry, fiction, or drama.

All CSU applications must be submitted online at www.calstate.edu/apply. Visitors to this site can find specific information for the application procedures for Freshman, Transfer, Graduate, and International students, as well as for those seeking a Teaching Credential. This site also contains a link to Application Dates and Deadlines, as well as a link to the CSU Applicant Help Center for additional resources. 

Detailed information on Application Procedures and Policies can also be found at www.csub.edu/catalog/2024-2025-admissions-procedures-and-policies.

Requirements for admission to CSU Bakersfield are in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations. Complete information is available at www.calstate.edu.

For a copy of the 2024-2025 EMLL Graduation Outline, click on the links below:

• 2024-2025 EMLL Graduation Outline - Word format
• 2024-2025 EMLL Graduation Outline - .pdf format

For a copy of the 2022-2023 EMLL Graduation Outline, click on the links below:

• 2022-2023 EMLL Graduation Outline - Word format
• 2022-2023 EMLL Graduation Outline - .pdf format

For a copy of the 2021-2022 EMLL Graduation Outline, click on the links below:

• 2021-2022 EMLL Graduation Outline - Word format
• 2021-2022 EMLL Graduation Outline - .pdf format

For Program Map information for the English Major in Language and Literature (EMLL), click on the link below:

• Program Map for the English Major in Language and Literature (EMLL)

The faculty and staff in The Department of English are ready to advise and mentor you as you pursue your degree with us. We can help you decide your required classes and electives, discuss your academic interests, and work with you as you consider your future career. You can talk to any professor you like. Just contact them after class or through email, and they will make time for you.

As you plan your classes each semester, the first place to start is the Arts & Humanities Student Center. Each term, make an appointment through the link below. The advisors will review the courses being offered, assist as you set up your schedule, update your concentration outline, and help you when it comes time to apply for graduation. They work closely with the department chair to make sure you are proceeding toward graduation in a timely fashion.

For complete information on the A&H Student Center, including hours of operation, click on the link below:

• A&H Student Center website 

To make an appointment to see an A&H Student Center Advisor, click on the link below:

• A&H Student Center "Make an Appointment" website

In addition, Dr. Emerson Case, the English Department Chair, is there to mentor and advise you as well. Contact him at ecase@csub.edu to set up a time to meet.

For a copy of English Course Descriptions, click on the link below:

• English Course Descriptions

For a copy of the Independent Study Form, click on the link below:

• Independent Study Form

For a copy of the Change of Major Form, click on the link below:

• Change of Major Form

For a copy of the Drop/Add Form, click on the link below:

• Drop/Add Form

All students must apply online for graduation, which will initiate the graduation evaluation process. As an undergraduate student, once you have completed 84 semester units, a link to apply online for graduation will be available on your myCSUB Student Center. In addition, you will receive an email notification that you may be eligible to apply for graduation.

Before applying for graduation, you should review your academic requirements with your academic advisor. You should confirm that you are within two semesters of completing all remaining graduation requirements.

Detailed information on application deadlines and online application procedures, as well as graduation checklists, can be found at www.csub.edu/registrar/graduation.