English (Literature)

Description

Studying literature exposes you to new cultures and perspectives. It encourages you to consider your role within diverse peoples, places and ideas, and deepens your understanding of what it means to be human. The critical and analytical writing and comprehension skills you learn can enhance any major.

This concentration in English with a focus on literature emphasizes global literatures in English, from the earliest writings to the present. Students can choose from a broad array of courses to further explore subjects such as race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, and literary histories and traditions.

Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 12 of upper-division hours for this concentration.
• A minimum 6 upper-division hours must be taken in courses offered by Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
• Internships (ENG 484) are encouraged; see English Internship Coordinator for more information. Students may select only one concentration from the Department of English for the Interdisciplinary Studies degree.

Required Courses (choose three) -- 9 credit hours
ENG 206 Introduction to Literary Studies (3)
ENG 304 Critical Theories and Methods (3)
ENG 332 Studies in Race and Ethnicity in Literature and Culture (3)
ENG 349 Global Literary Studies (3)
ENG 350 Studies in Literary Histories and Traditions (3)
ENG 384 Studies in Gender and Sexuality in Literature and Culture (3)
ENG 444 Topics for Interdisciplinary Study of Literature and Culture (3)
ENG 491 Topics for Advanced Research (3)

Electives -- 9 credit hours
ENG 2** Elective or ENG 3** Elective or ENG 4** Elective (3)
ENG Upper-Division Elective (6)

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
Enrollment Requirements

Incompatible Majors: BA in English (including all concentrations); BAE in secondary education (English)