The Department of English offers an English minor (literature track or writing track) of 19 credits beyond the composition courses, EN 101-102. Students interested in the English minor apply to
the chair of English.

Who Should Consider the English Minor?

• Students who love reading literature and who wish to foster their writing.
• Students whose advancement in professional careers will depend on sound writing, creative thinking, solid communication skills, and sound critical analysis of ideas presented orally and in writing.

Which Courses Are Required?

Literature Track
EN 150 Advanced Revision & Editing (1 credit)
• two 200-level literature courses (6 credits)
• four 300-level literature courses (12 credits)

Strongly advised: two period courses EN 343 (Shakespeare)

Writing Track
EN 150 Advanced Revision & Editing (1 credit)
• one 200-level writing course (3 credits)
• two 200 or 300-level literature or writing courses (6 credits)
• two 300-level writing courses (6 credits)
EN 351 Studies in Rhetoric & Writing (3 credits)