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English Language and Literature Minor
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Minor in English Language and Literature
Students minoring in English Language and Literature will learn about the literary heritage of Great Britain and the United States as well as the history and nature of the English language. They will develop skills in reading, writing, researching, and critical thinking. They should learn to appreciate the contributions of British and American writers to Western culture and the importance of effective writing skills.
English Language and Literature Minor
Program Overview
The course listings below are a representation of what this minor requires. Select elective courses may also be included. Students may have to take additional courses to fulfill the prerequisites of the required courses.
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ENGL 3070 | Introduction to Linguistics |
| ENGL 4000 | Special Topics in Literature |
| ENGL 4050 | Studies in English Grammar |
| ENGL 4070 | History of the English Language |
| ENGL 4080 | Literary Criticism |
| ENGL 4130 | Studies in Mythology |
| ENGL 4160 | Chaucer |
| ENGL 4210 | Poetry and Prose of the English Renaissance |
| ENGL 4240 | Studies in Literature and Film |
| ENGL 4270 | Studies in Shakespeare |
| ENGL 4310 | Poetry and Prose of the 17th Century |
| ENGL 4260 | The Bible as Literature |
| ENGL 4410 | 18th-Century Poetry and Prose |
| ENGL 4510 | The English Romantic Movement |
| ENGL 4530 | British Fiction II |
| ENGL 4550 | Studies in Victorian Poetry and Prose |
| ENGL 4620 | Jewish Literature of the Holocaust |
| ENGL 4710 | American Poetry |
| ENGL 4730 | American Novel |
| ENGL 4740 | Studies in American Drama and Theater |
| ENGL 4750 | Women and Literature |
| ENGL 4770 | Studies in Southern Literature |
| ENGL 4780 | Studies in Children’s Literature |
| ENGL 4790 | Studies in African American Literature |
| ENGL 4820 | Studies in American Literature |
| ENGL 4830 | Studies in British and American Literature |
| ENGL 4840 | Studies in Literary Form |
| ENGL 4850 | Studies in Drama |
| ENGL 4860 | Studies in Medieval Literature |
| ENGL 4870 | Studies in British Literature |
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