The English Language and Literature Minor is for students who are not majoring in World Literature or English and American Literature.

Required Courses (9 credits)

  • LITS1100 Intro to Literary Analysis or LITS 4001 Senior Seminar (3 credits) (Students can take both and count one towards another requirement for the minor.)

Select two courses from the following:

  • LITS2101 British & European Literature I (3 credits)
  • LITS2102 British & European Literature II (3 credits)
  • LITS2200 Approaches to World Literature (3 credits)
  • LITS2300 American Literature (3 credits)

Elective Courses (6 credits):

  • Any other LITS or ENGL (Wroxton) course at any level (3 credits)
  • Any other LITS or ENGL (Wroxton) course, 3000-level or above (3 credits)

Course Descriptions

  • LITS1100 An introduction to vocabulary, techniques, and critical theories involved in reading and writing about literature. Designed for Literature majors but all are welcome.

  • LITS2101 A varied and accessible survey of the literature of the British Isles and continental Europe from classical times to C.1500. Designed for Literature majors but all are welcome.

  • LITS2102 A varied and accessible survey of the literature of the British Isles and continental Europe from classical times to C.1600 to now. Designed for Literature majors but all are welcome.

  • LITS4001 Advanced study and research on topics in literature and criticism; capstone course required of all seniors majoring in literature.