Minor in English

The English minor requires one introductory literature course, which can be chosen from more than a dozen options, as well as five literary courses numbered 3000 or above. This may not include creative writing courses. Students may wish to consult with an advisor in the department.

Marshall Alcorn in an English classroom teaching, with two students blurred in the background

Course Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 18 credits in selected courses.

Code	Title	Credits
One introductory courses (3 credits) from the following:
ENGL 1305	Colonial/Post-Colonial British Literature
ENGL 1315	Literature and the Financial Imagination
ENGL 1320/1320W	Literature of the Americas
ENGL 1330/1330W	Myths of Britain
ENGL 1340/1340W	Essential Shakespeare
ENGL 2410	Introduction to English Literature I
or ENGL 2410W	Introduction to English Literature I
ENGL 2411	Introduction to English Literature II
or ENGL 2411W	Introduction to English Literature II
ENGL 2510	Introduction to American Literature I
or ENGL 2510W	Introduction to American Literature I
ENGL 2511	Introduction to American Literature II
or ENGL 2511W	Introduction to American Literature II
ENGL 2610	Introduction to Black Literature of America I
or ENGL 2610W	Introduction to Black Literature of America I
ENGL 2611	Introduction to Black Literature of America II
or ENGL 2611W	Introduction to Black Literature of America II
ENGL 2710	Postcolonialism, Race, and Gender in Global Anglophone Literature and Film
or ENGL 2710W	Postcolonialism, Race, and Gender in Global Anglophone Literature and Film
ENGL 2711	Postcolonialism and Migration in Global Anglophone Literature and Film
or ENGL 2711W	Postcolonialism and Migration in Global Anglophone Literature and Film
ENGL 2830	Introduction to Tragedy
ENGL 2840	Introduction to Comedy
Remaining requirement
Five ENGL course (15 credits) in literature numbered 3000 or above. These may not include creative writing courses.