Literature in English Minor
The Literature in English Minor is designed for the student who has interest in the formal study of literature as a form of cultural expression and in practicing literary research methods. The study of literature involves exploring: the ways in which literature shapes and influences culture; the socio-cultural and historical contexts of literature; the politics of canonicity; the cultural assumptions that readers bring to texts; and major literary traditions and literary-theoretical perspectives.
The Literature in English Minor consists of 18 credits:
- ENG-299T (any version) 3 credits
- Nine credits (3 courses) in literature seminar courses at the 300-level
- ENG-280 Theory & Methods of the Study of Literature
or
an additional 300-level seminar in literature 3 credits - Three credits in the Fine Arts (Music, Theatre, and Art)
Students who wish to be certified to teach English at the secondary level may need to take additional courses in English. Please consult with a faculty member in the Education Department to learn the current requirements for certification.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Analytical Reading
- Communicate clearly, persuasively and confidently in writing
- Critically interpret literature
- Understand and interpret literature as a form of human imagination and expression
- Understand how the literary tradition has helped shape the world
- Critical Thinking