English Language and Literature Minor
The English language and literature minor provides a foundation in English Language Arts-related topics. It is a general English minor that addresses issues of literary analysis, linguistics, writing instruction, and literature with particular attention to young adult literature. It is especially relevant for students who plan to teach in the middle grades or overseas.
(All colleges)
Courses listed in more than one category may be counted only once.
18 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 301 | Foundations for Literary and Cultural Studies | 3 |
| ENG 341 | Young Adult Literature and Culture | 3 |
| ENG 433 | Introduction to Teaching Writing | 3 |
| Language/linguistics | ||
| Select three credits of the following: | 3 | |
| History of the English Language | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics: Sounds and Words | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics: Phrases and Sentences | ||
| Language Study for Teachers | ||
| Varieties of English | ||
| Topics in Linguistics | ||
| Writing | ||
| Select three credits of the following: | 3 | |
| Special Topics in Writing and Rhetoric Studies | ||
| Creative Writing | ||
| Writing in Education | ||
| Workplace Writing | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Writing, Genre, and Style | ||
| Literature | ||
| Select three credits of the following: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Topics in Literature | ||
| Literature, Medicine, and Culture | ||
| Genre in Literature and Culture | ||
| Literature and Culture before 1800 | ||
| Literature and Culture after 1800 | ||
| World Literature and Culture | ||
| Topics in Race, Gender, and Multicultural Literature | ||
| Shakespeare in the World | ||
| Shakespeare II | ||
| Literature and Environmental Action | ||
| Seminar in Literature and Culture | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Prerequisites include ENG 110; a 200-level English course is also required.