Literature (Minor)
Department: English
The literature minor allows students to explore the exciting worlds found in various forms of literature from a variety of eras, places, and cultures. Students will develop and strengthen a solid, well-rounded background in cultural literacy and critical thinking skills. Readings give students a foundation in American, British, and/or Global literatures while electives allow them to explore young adult authors, African-American, Latinx, Native American authors, Asian and Asian-American authors, and a variety of other ethnic and world literatures.The ability to analyze, interpret, and understand literature can enhance students majoring in communication, arts, creative or, cultural studies, or people-oriented fields such as advertising, business, game design, interactive media, history, and psychology.
Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Two of the following courses | 6.0 | |
| Foundations in American Literature | ||
| Foundations in British Literature | ||
| Foundations in Global Literatures | ||
| Interpreting Literature | ||
| Electives Courses | 9.0 | |
| Select three of the following: | ||
| Literatures of Identity * | ||
| Introduction to African American Literature * | ||
| Introduction to Native American Literature * | ||
| Introduction to Global Literatures * | ||
| Women in Literature * | ||
| Young Adult Literature | ||
| Latinx Literature | ||
| African American Literature | ||
| Native American Literature | ||
| Women Writers | ||
| Early American Literature | ||
| Modern and Contemporary American Literature | ||
| Advanced Global Literatures | ||
| Medieval English Literature | ||
| Early Modern British Literature | ||
| Shakespeare | ||
| British Romantic Literature | ||
| British Victorian Literature | ||
| Modern and Contemporary British Literature | ||
| Irish Literatures | ||
| Science Fiction and Fantasy | ||
| Literary Criticism and Theory | ||
| Genre | ||
| Individual Authors | ||
| Topics in Language and Literature * | ||
| Literatures of Asia | ||
| Independent Study ** | ||
| Independent Study ** | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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Only one 100-level literature course may count as an elective for the Literature minor.
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Literature focus only, with consent of Department Chair