C. Preparation for graduate or professional school. The English Minor with a Writing Emphasis is open to and appropriate for students majoring in any field. The minor serves those students who wish to both study and practice writing, including those who plan to pursue careers as professional writers or editors as well as those whose academic and professional careers will demand advanced writing skills. The minor with a writing emphasis consists of 18 hours distributed as follows: Required: 6 hours from the following: ENG 101 ENG 111 ENG 140 ENG 161 Required: 3 hours from the following: ENG 201 ENG 202 ENG 211 ENG 212
English Composition: Essays Analyzing Literature Digital Humanities Creative Writing
3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours
Survey of British Literature I Survey of British Literature II Survey of United States Literature I Survey of United States Literature II
3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours
Required: 9 hours from the following, at least 6 of which must be at the 300 level: ENG 265 Professional Writing ENG 356 Argumentative Writing ENG 361 Advanced Creative Writing ENG 452 Field Study COM 310 Rhetorical Criticism Total hours in minor
3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 1-3 hours 3 hours 18 hours
Resources for Non-Majors. English courses are open to all students who satisfy the required prerequisites. English courses provide an excellent complement to nearly all majors because the study of literature and writing enables students to read, think, speak, and write well窶馬ecessary skills in professional life. Studies show that graduate schools, law schools, medical schools, government agencies, and business and industry choose those who possess these skills and are able to use them effectively.
Postgraduate Opportunities. Students who major in English are trained to think critically and analytically and to write competently, so that they will be better prepared for graduate school or careers. Majors often go on to graduate study in English or related fields such as law, medicine, journalism, communication, or library science.
English (ENG) Gen. Ed. Course Descriptions 111: Analyzing Literature. Goal: Students will read, analyze, and discuss different genres of literature to think critically and strengthen their intellectual curiosity. They will organize and articulate their thoughts and contribute independent judgment to class discussion. Content: Students will explore various literary genres (short story, poetry, drama) to strengthen their skills in close reading and literary analysis. Taught: Fall and/or Spring. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of College writing proficiency requirement. Gen. Ed. Category: Critical thinking Credit: 3 hours
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