The Minor in Literature and Cultural Studies focuses on the study of literature through the lens of cultural studies. This minor (18 credits) provides extensive course work in literary studies, and provides the option for students to develop and enhance their ability to analyze complex texts, to think critically, to write effectively, and to imagine new and potentially different social possibilities.
English requirements for the Minor in Literature and Cultural Studies (18 credits):
- ENG 210 | Introduction to Literary Studies (3 credits)
- ENG 280 | Introduction to Literary Theories (3 credits)
- ENG 350 | Readings in African, African American, or African Diaspora Literature (3 credits)
- ENG 351 | Readings in Chicano and Latino Literatures (3 credits)
- ENG 352 | Readings in Asian/Asian American/Asian Diaspora Literature and Visual Culture (3 credits)
- ENG 353 | Readings in Women Writers (3 credits)
- ENG 354 | Readings in Native American Literature (3 credits)
- ENG 355 | Readings in Sexuality and Literature (3 credits) ENG 356 Readings in Jewish Literature (3 credits)
- ENG 360 | Studies in Postcolonial and Diaspora Literature (W) (3 credits)
- ENG 448 | Seminar in Gender and Literature (3 credits)
- ENG 449 | Seminar in Race, Ethnicity, and Literature (3 credits)
- ENG 450 | Seminar in African American Literature (3 credits)
- ENG 460 | Seminar in Global and Postcolonial Literature (3 credits)
- ENG 466 | Seminar in Literatures of the Pacific Rim (3 credits)
- ENG 482 | Seminar in Feminist Literary and Cultural Theory (3 credits)
In addition to the 9 credits above, you must complete 9 additional credits in courses in the Department of English with at least one at the 300-400 level. Literature courses in translation in other languages may be used to fulfill this requirement.