HomeEnglishMinors

English Minors

Several minors are available through the English Department. Each one offers a specialized area of concentration to supplement your major in another department.

English Minor

The general English minor offers courses in writing, literature and language studies.

Required courses

  • ENGL 2200: Introduction to Literary Theory and Research
  • Two writing courses (at least one at the 3000 level or above)
  • Three literature courses (at least one at the 3000 level or above)

Language Studies Minor

The language studies minor focuses on grammar, linguistics and syntax.

Required courses

  • ENGL 2450: Language in Society
  • ENGL 2480: History and Structure of the English Language
  • ENGL 3050: Introduction to Linguistics
  • ENGL 3100: Language as Power
  • ENGL 4490: Topics in Language Studies

Recommended supporting courses

  • ENGL 2050: Rhetorical Grammar
  • ENGL 2200: Introduction to Literary Theory and Research

Professional Writing Minor

This minor provides you with additional background in professional-level writing.

Required courses

  • ENGL 2040: Introduction to Professional Writing
  • ENGL 205:0 Rhetorical Grammar
  • Three other writing courses (at least two at the 3000 level or above)
  • One language course

Recommended supporting courses

  • ENGL 4604: Internship