Literature Minor

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A second major or a minor in English complements work in other fields. Employers in the scientific, industrial, and business professions want employees who can think analytically and creatively and who can communicate their ideas effectively, typical strengths of an English major or minor.

Students majoring in English Literature are not eligible to minor in Literature and students majoring in English Writing are not eligible to minor in Writing.

Minor Requirements (18 semester hours):

18 semester hours selected from the following:

LIT 102 - Literary Genres 3 Credit Hour(s)
LIT 221 - British Literature to 1798 3 Credit Hour(s) or
LIT 222 - British Literature, 1798 to the Present 3 Credit Hour(s)
LIT 231 - American Literature to 1860 3 Credit Hour(s) or
LIT 232 - American Literature, 1860 to the Present 3 Credit Hour(s)
LIT 205 - Literature of the Ancient World 3 Credit Hour(s) or
LIT 206 - Literature of the Modern World 3 Credit Hour(s)

At least two courses from the following:

LIT 291 - Introduction to Literary Theory 3 Credit Hour(s)
LIT 300 - Special Topics in Literature 3 Credit Hour(s)
LIT 306 - African American Literature 3 Credit Hour(s)
LIT 307 - Studies in Literature by Women 3 Credit Hour(s)
LIT 310 - Studies in LGBTQ+ Literature 3 Credit Hour(s)
LIT 330 - Studies in the Novel 3 Credit Hour(s)
LIT 340 - Major World Author 3 Credit Hour(s)
LIT 346 - Shakespeare 3 Credit Hour(s)
LIT 350 - Studies in British Literature 3 Credit Hour(s)
LIT 355 - Studies in American Literature 3 Credit Hour(s)
LIT 360 - Studies in World Literature 3 Credit Hour(s)