Minor in Literature
Non-English majors must complete courses from the list below. English majors must complete 15 additional credit hours (5 courses) beyond the 36 required for the major in order to qualify for any English minor or certificate.
At least 9 of the 18 credit hours must be at the 300 level and above.
Minor Requirements (18 cr)
- ENG-L 202 Literary Interpretation
- Choose one Background in British Literature from:
- ENG-L 308 Renaissance and Jacobean Theatre
- ENG-L 315 Major Plays of Shakespeare
- ENG-L 297 Literature to 1600
- ENG-L 298 English Literature from 1600-1800
- (other courses as approved by the English department)
- Choose one Background in American Literature from:
- Choose one Modern Literature from:
- Choose one Literature in World & Cultural Context from:
- ENG-L 378 Studies in Women and Literature
- ENG-L 364 Native American Literature
- ENG-L 382 Fiction of the Non-Western World
- ENG-L 383 Studies in British or Commonwealth Culture
- ENG-L 213 / 214 Literary Masterpieces I / II
- ENG-L 225 Introduction to Literary Masterpieces
- ENG-C205 Classical Mythology
- (other courses as approved by the English department)
- ENG-L 378 Studies in Women and Literature
- Choose one English elective.
Note: Other courses may apply toward the certificate as approved by the certificate advisors.
Evaluation
You will compile a portfolio of three literary projects of different focuses completed for courses and write a reflective essay of introduction. The portfolio will be reviewed by at least two English faculty. Your advisor will coordinate the portfolio review process.
