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English Literature Minor MIN

Degree Type: Minor

College: Arts and Sciences

Required Courses  Credit Hours 
Required
 
LITR 250 Practical Criticism 3
Choose one:
LITR 231 Poetry* WC 3
LITR 241 Intro to World Short Fiction*G C 3
LITR 251 World Drama *C 3
LITR 261 World Novels*C 3
Choose one:
LITR 311 American Literature 1 * WC 3
LITR 312 American Literature 2 * WC 3
Choose one:
LITR 323 Shakespeare * WC 3
LITR 351 English Literature 1* WC 3
LITR 352 English Literature 2* WC 3
Choose one:
LITR 170 Women in Contemporary Culture *RC 3
LITR 202 Black Literature*RC 3
LITR 203 Intro - African Literature*GRC 3
LITR 204 Native American Literature*RC 3
LITR 380 World Folk Literature *GWC 3
Electives:
Choose 6 credits from any LITR 300 or above

Why Choose the English Literature Minor?

A minor in English Literature enhances any degree. Students who minor in English Literature are perceived by employers as having the needed communication and critical thinking abilities that are a premium in today's workplace. The English minor allows students to explore a variety of cultures, perspectives, and human dynamics through the study of literature. The majority of courses are also writing intensive further adding to the graduate's marketability in a workplace where the ability to write clearly and expressively is an asset.

Admission Requirements

This English Literature minor is open to any student admitted to Ferris State and pursuing a baccalaureate degree except those pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English or a Bachelor of Science in English Education. The minor is designed to complement any Ferris major program.

Graduation Requirements

An academic minor may only be awarded upon completion of a baccalaureate degree at Ferris State. This minor requires a minimum of 21 credits with a minimum 2.0 grade average in these courses.

Also, 50 percent of the credits for a minor must be taught by Ferris State University.

More Information

ADVISOR: Dr. Genevieve West
PHONE:  231-591-3988
E-MAIL: westg@ferris.edu
CAMPUS ADDRESS: ASC 3080


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