English Literature Minor

Enhance your knowledge and appreciation of the English language through a minor in English Literature. You will study major literary figures and works from pre-1700 British literature, and the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, and will be able to concentrate on topics such as Shakespeare, Greek literature, women authors, poetry, African-American literature, and literary theory and criticism, among many others. You will learn critical thinking and analysis skills that will not only allow you to appreciate great literary works, but also to succeed in a variety of professional fields upon graduation.

Minor in English Literature (15 hours)

•  One of the following
  
  • ENLT 210 Shakespeare: Page, Stage, and Screen
  • ENLT 413 Shakespeare
  • ENLT 414 Shakespeare and the Power of Art
  • ENLT 415 Shakespeare and the World
• Choose one of the following or any course designated to fulfill pre-1700 British literature:
  • ENLT 378 Medieval Literature
  • ENLT 379 16th/17th-Century British Literature
  • ENLT 411 Chaucer
• Choose one or any course designed to fulfill 18th/19th Century British literature:
  • ENLT 380 The 18th Century
  • ENLT 381 Romantics
  • ENLT 382 Victorians
• Choose one or any course designed to fulfill 20th/21st Century literature:
  • ENLT 377 American Literature 1945 to Present
  • ENLT 383 20th Century British Literature
• One ENLT above the 100 level