English

Overview

A minor in English will teach students to write with clarity, coherence, and complexity through the study of the written word. Exposure to a wide variety of literature will sharpen students’ skills and lay a foundation for effective writing.

Courses

Below is a list of courses that are required to earn a minor in English. Take a look at the list below to help give you an idea of classes within this program. Be sure to review the official requirements in the Academic Catalog.

Note: This list is intended to give you a glimpse into the program’s academic offerings, and should not be used as a guide for course selection or academic advising.

Required Courses

ENG 201 Survey of World Literature I    Credit Hours: 3 
This course is a survey of the great works of world literature, stressing the development of ideas
from ancient times through the Renaissance and exploring the cultural traditions that built the
modern world. Employing the critical and analytical skills acquired in college writing, the course
is designed to develop a student’s knowledge and appreciation of literature as a reflection of the
humanities.
Prerequisite: ENG 102

ENG 202 Survey of World Literature II    Credit Hours: 3
This course is a survey of the great works of world literature, stressing the development of ideas
from the neoclassical period to the present. Employing the critical and analytical skills acquired in
college writing, the course is designed to develop a student’s knowledge and appreciation of
literature as a reflection of the humanities.
Prerequisite: ENG 102

OR

ENG 203 Survey of British Literature I    Credit Hours: 3
This course is a survey of the works of British literature from Old English beginnings through the
Age of Enlightenment. Employing the critical and analytical skills acquired in College writing, the
the course is designed to acquaint students with the British literary heritage and provide them with a
standard literature course.
Prerequisite: ENG 102

ENG 204 Survey of British Literature II    Credit Hours: 3
This course is a survey of the works of British literature from the Romantic period to the present.
Employing the critical and analytical skills acquired in college writing, the course is designed to
acquaint students with the British literary heritage and provide them with a standard literature
course.
Prerequisite: ENG 102

OR

ENG 205 Survey of American Literature I    Credit Hours: 3
This course is a survey of the works of American literature from the earliest Colonial period to the end of the Civil War. Employing the critical and analytical skills acquired in college writing, the course is designed to acquaint students with our nation’s literary heritage and to provide them with a standard literature course. 
Prerequisite: ENG 102

ENG 206 Survey of American Literature II    Credit Hours: 3
This course is a survey of the works of American literature from after the Civil War to the present.
Employing the critical and analytical skills acquired in college writing, the course is designed to
acquaint students with our nation’s literary heritage and to provide them with a standard literature
course.
Prerequisite: ENG 102

You may choose 4 of any ENG course. Must complete 12 credit hours at 300 level or above total to satisfy the electives requirement. 

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