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.

About the EMLL Program

Contact: Office: Phone/Email:
Dr. Emerson Case
Department Chair		 HOB
139		 661-654-6281
ecase@csub.edu
Analía Rodriguez
English Department Coordinator		 HOB
148		 661-654-2144
arodriguez5@csub.edu
Dr. Carol Dell’Amico
Graduate Program Director 		 HOB
145		 661-654-6295
cdellamico@csub.edu
Dr. Dan Stockwell
EMCE Coordinator		 HOB
146		 661-654-3315
dstockwell@csub.edu
Dr. Kim Flachmann
Writing Program Coordinator		 DDH
B104		 661-654-3083
kflachmann@csub.edu
Angela Beardsley
Writing Program Administrative Support Coordinator		 DDH
B100		 661-654-6194
abeardsley@csub.edu
Dr. Alicia Rodriquez
InterimDean/School of Arts & Humanities		 HOB
211		 661-654-2166
arodriquez@csub.edu
Adrianna Hook 
Assistant to the Dean/School of Arts & Humanities		 HOB
207		 661-654-3986
ahook@csub.edu

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.

Getting Into the EMLL Program

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/2022-2023-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.

The following schools offer the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in English. Please click on the links below to learn more about their programs:

Bakersfield College

Cerro Coso Community College

Porterville College

Taft College

Getting Through the EMLL Program

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

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

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

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

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:

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

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:

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

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

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

Finishing the EMLL Program

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.