Section 340. English

Endorsement requirements. The candidate must have:

1. Graduated from an approved teacher preparation program in English; or

2. Completed a major in English or a minimum of 36 semester hours of coursework distributed in the following areas:

a. Literature: 12 semester hours. Courses must include:

(1) Survey of British literature;

(2) Survey of American literature;

(3) World literature; and

(4) Literary theory/criticism.

b. Language: 6 semester hours. Experiences shall include:

(1) The development and nature of the English language, including some attention to comparative English grammar; and

(2) A grammar course integrating grammar and writing.

c. Composition: 6 semester hours. Experiences shall include:

(1) The teaching of writing, based on current knowledge and most effective practices, including the use of technology for this purpose; and

(2) An advanced composition course – expository and informational writing.

d. Oral language: 3 semester hours. Experiences shall include the teaching of oral language in groups, as well as attention to oral language as used in both formal and informal presentations.

e. Electives from the areas listed above: 9 semester hours.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 23, Issue 25, eff. September 21, 2007.

Statutory Authority

§ 22.1-298.1 of the Code of Virginia.