English - Literature and Language (ENGL) - Minor

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21 credits

2.0 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all minor courses unless otherwise noted.

Foundational Courses (9 credits)

All students must take ENG 290.

◆ ENG 290 - Literary Studies (3 credits)
Choose one:
ENG 291 - History of Literature in English (3 credits)
ENG 292 - History of the English Language (3 credits)
Choose one:
ENG 328 - English Syntax (3 credits)
ENG 350 - Introduction to Language Study (3 credits)

Advanced Literary Perspectives (9 credits)

English majors must complete at least 9 distinct credits in the Advanced Literary Perspectives category. English majors with a concentration in Literature and Language cannot also recieve a minor in Literature and Language.

Choose three (at least 3 credits must be at the 400 level):

ENG 361 - Literature In English to 1642: Authors (3 credits)
ENG 362 - Literature in English to 1642: Genres (3 credits)
ENG 363 - Literature in English to 1642: Topics (3 credits)
ENG 364 - Literature in English 1642-1832: Authors (3 credits)
ENG 365 - Literature in English 1642-1832: Genres (3 credits)
ENG 366 - Literature in English 1642-1832: Topics (3 credits)
ENG 367 - Literature in English 1832-Present: Authors (3 credits)
ENG 368 - Literature in English 1832-Present: Genres (3 credits)
ENG 369 - Literature in English 1832 - Present: Topics (3 credits)
△ ENG 390 - Literary Criticism: Theory and Practice (3 credits)
ENG 423 - Shakespeare in Performance (3 credits)
△ ENG 432 - Literature in a Global Context (3 credits)
△ ENG 433 - American Diversities (3 credits)
◎ ENG 470 - Advanced Seminar (3 credits)

Electives (3 credits)

Any English course at the 200-level or above.

Course(s) Unique to Minor

WSU policy requires a minor contain at least one course unique to the minor and not used in major or additional requirements. See Degree Audit for details.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement