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English - Literature and Writing Minor: Literature Focus

Overview

The English Minor in Literature and Writing gives students the tools for textual and cultural study and advanced writing. The English minor helps students improve the skills that employers in almost every field – business, science and technology, non-profit sector, etc. – are looking for: critical thinking, effective communication both in writing and speech, cultural awareness, and creative problem solving.

To satisfy the minor, all students must complete 18 credits of required coursework. Bachelor degree students can seek to fulfill the coursework for the minor. A minimum grade of C or better is required of the coursework in the minor to be awarded the minor.

A maximum of 9 credits may be shared between major field requirements and a minor. Additional remaining credits may be met with courses selected from the following: General Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences options, and elective credit requirements.

For further policy information regarding Minors, please see Academic Policies 3.21 Minor Courses.

English Literature Minor Requirements: 18 Credits

  • 200-level Literature course chosen from: (3 credits)
    • ENGL 215
    • ENGL 221
    • ENGL 223
    • ENGL 225
    • ENGL 241
    • ENGL 293
    • HUMS 210
  • 300-level Literature courses chosen from: (6 credits)
    • ENGL 310
    • ENGL 316
    • HUMS 310
  • Any level Literature course chosen from above or from: (3 credits)
    • ENGL 121
    • ENGL 151
  • ENGL 302
  • Writing course chosen from: (3 credits)
    • ENGL 203
    • ENGL 205
    • ENGL 250
    • ENGL 291
    • ENGL 320

Prerequisites may include: ENGL 101