English, Minor
The Minor in English provides students with foundational knowledge in literature, writing and practice, critical thinking, literary theory, culture and diversity, and the power of language that will empower them to innovate, communicate, and discover the necessary skills to thrive in their professional career paths and serve their community and complement their majors.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the B.A. in English program, students will:
- Demonstrate fluency in literary history, cultural contexts, and current issues in English studies.
- Conduct, analyze, evaluate, and integrate academic research and theory.
- Employ critical and rhetorical theory to analyze and interpret texts.
- Construct persuasive and reasonable arguments, using a range of rhetorical strategies.
- Analyze literary and non-literary texts and synthesize ideas with clarity, accuracy, and coherence.
Special Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ENG 201 | Introduction to Literary Theory | 3 |
| Introduction to Rhetoric | 3 | |
| Literature (Select one course) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Literature (GT-AH2) | 3 | |
| American Literature I | 3 | |
| American Literature II | 3 | |
| Masterpieces of Literature I (GT-AH2) | 3 | |
| Masterpieces of Literature II (GT-AH2) | 3 | |
| Literature of England I | 3 | |
| Literature of England II | 3 | |
| Contemporary Literature | 3 | |
| Historical Perspectives in American Literature | 3 | |
| Historical Perspectives in Western Literature | 3 | |
| Historical Perspectives in Non-Western Literature | 3 | |
| Chaucer and His Age | 3 | |
| Shakespeare | 3 | |
| Studies in Major Writers | 3 | |
| Senior Seminar | 3 | |
| Writing and Practice | 3 | |
| Introduction to Creative Writing (GT-AH1) | 3 | |
| Advanced Rhetoric & Writing | 3 | |
| Technical and Scientific Report Writing | 3 | |
| Visual Rhetoric | 3 | |
| Literary Forms & Genres | 3 | |
| Creative Writing: Poetry | 3 | |
| Creative Writing: Fiction | 3 | |
| Creative Nonfiction | 3 | |
| Creative Writing: Drama | 3 | |
| Professional Editing | 3 | |
| English Syntax and Usage | 3 | |
| CID 376 | User Experience Design | 3 |
| CID 377 | Usability & User Experience | 3 |
| Young Adult Literature | 3 | |
| Advanced Creative Writing Workshop | 3 | |
| Magazine Editing and Production | 3 | |
| Special Topics | 1-3 | |
| Culture and Diversity | 3 | |
| Language, Thought and Culture | 3 | |
| Survey of Chicano Literature (GT-AH2) | 3 | |
| Multi-Ethnic American Literature (GT-AH2) | 3 | |
| Women in Literature | 3 | |
| CID 335 | Gender & Communication | 3 |
| CID 345 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| Chicana Writers | 3 | |
| Chicana Writers | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Note: 9 credits must be upper division courses. | ||
| Total Credits | 27 | |
Minor requirements are 20 or more semester credit hours of course work in English numbered 106 or above, of which 12 must be upper division and one must be ENG 201 Introduction to Literary Theory (3 c.h.). Courses must be chosen in consultation with an advisor in English. Students must complete with a grade of C or better all courses counting toward the major or minors