English Minor

The English minor, literature concentration, encompasses a range of American, British, and world literature. The program provides a strong foundation of courses in literature and language, sequenced to cultivate a sense of literary development, and fosters an increasing familiarity with major works and writers, critical theory, literary terminology, and research materials. Because of their command of the written language, their ability to deal with ideas and concepts as well as facts, and their broader understanding of human nature and social realities, literature majors are valued in many fields, including academe, the law, and the world of business.

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Select 3 semester hours of 3000-level or above English (ENG-prefix) electives in consultation with an advisor.

Subtotal: 3 credits

Select 6 upper-division semester hours of English Literature electives in consultation with an advisor.

The writing concentration minor provides study, practice, and opportunity for performance in various modes and genres of writing as well as a foundation in the appreciation of the literary heritage in English. The program involves students in reading, writing, and language, and helps prepare them for graduate school or vocation, while clearly placing them in the tradition of the liberal arts. Students must meet with a writing faculty advisor in order to understand prerequisites and select proper courses.

Select one literature course the 2000-level

Select one literature course at the 3000-Level or 4000-Level

Select one, in consultation with a faculty advisor, from department’s offerings.

Semester Hours of Language and Linguistics Required: 3