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English, Minor

An undergraduate minor in English is offered to students who wish to supplement their preparation in a major discipline with a substantial amount of coursework in English. A minor in English will generally enhance the prospects of students for employment and admission to graduate or professional study. This program helps students develop strong analytical and communication skills, which are highly valued in various career fields. Additionally, studying English fosters a deeper understanding of cultural and literary traditions, enriching students' perspectives and critical thinking abilities.

Minor Requirements

Requirement for the Minor

Students must meet all university requirements for a minor.

In addition, students must:

complete at least four courses at the upper-division level;

contact the advisor regarding the requirements listed below;

and submit transfer courses to the advisor for approval of the minor by the first week of the term of intended graduation.

Required Courses (9 Hours)

Students must select one from A and one from B:

The following courses may be taken at the lower- or upper-division level:

A.

  • British Literature 1 (3) 翱搁听 British Literature II (3)

B.

  • American Literature 1 (3) 翱搁听 American Literature 2 (3)

The following courses must be taken at the upper-division level. Select one of the following based on the specialization:

Literature Specialization:

  • Studies in Literature (3)

Writing Specialization:

  • Writing Principles (3)

Selectives (9 Hours)

Literature Specialization:

Select nine hours (three courses) from the following upper-division literature courses:

  • Advanced Survey of Black Literature (3)
  • American Poets (3)
  • Contemporary Native American Authors (3)
  • Literature of the Environment (3)
  • Major English Authors (3)
  • Major American Authors (3)
  • Major Black Authors (3)
  • Advanced Survey of Black Literature (3)
  • Contemporary Literature (3)
  • Shakespeare鈥檚 Plays (3)

Writing Specialization:

Select nine hours (three courses) from the following upper-division literature courses:

  • Advanced Composition (3)
  • Modern English Grammar (3)
  • Rhetorical Theory and Practice (3)
  • Advanced Writing (3)
  • Technical Writing I (3)

Total - 18 Hours

Advisor Information

Novalla Coleman
Academic Advisor
Email: ncoleman3@govst.edu
Phone: 708.534.83935
Office Lociation: C Building 3385

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