The English minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing exposure to literary analysis, critical thinking and reading, and the study of the relationship of literature to contemporary intellectual issues.

The student who graduates with a Minor in English will be able to

• Analyze significant literary works written in, or translated into, English.



• Analyze literary works, literary genres, literary criticism, the historical development of literature and language, and the contributions of major authors in the context of the cultures within which these authors lived and wrote.



• Formulate ideas, especially for literary analysis, and convey them clearly in both written and spoken English.



• Write effectively and demonstrate superior understanding of the writing process and writing techniques.

A minor in English requires the completion of 15 credits of English coursework. All ENGL courses apply. Students are recommended to take ENGL 240 and 303 as the first two courses toward the minor if they have not already applied these courses toward other degree requirements.

Courses may not duplicate those used to satisfy the requirements for the major. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, students should refer to their major requirements listing and the Requirements Page.