English Minor

Goal 1: Study literature in diverse genres and by diverse authors.

Outcome 1.1: Students will be able to analyze and examine how the study of literature reveals the diversity of human experience and the complex and dynamic nature of culture and literary expression.

Goal 2: Learn diverse principles of composing as modeled by diverse authors.

Outcome 2.1: Students will be able to identify, analyze, and apply rhetorical, aesthetic, material, technical, and/or creative principles of composing.

Goal 3: Develop core journalistic skills for diverse and inclusive storytelling.

Outcome 3.1: Students will be able to analyze and/or apply core journalistic skills in research, interviewing, storytelling, and editing across various media platforms, taking into account their ethical responsibilities in decision-making, and/or best practices for diverse and inclusive storytelling.

The minor in English requires five upper-level (200 or above) English courses beyond ENG 101 . Students may choose any combination of English courses in literature, writing, journalism, or drama/theatre, including independent studies and internships. Students may use ENG courses from their Fine and Performing Arts, Creativity, and Design requirement, Diversity requirement, and Literature requirement to complete the minor.