English - Literature Emphasis (Minor)

Location(s): Main Campus

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Program Summary

SUU English Department’s program in literature aims to cultivate knowledge and appreciation of literature from a variety of perspectives and cultures. The Department offers a comprehensive program of study that includes both broad survey courses and specialized seminars. Faculty foster in students knowledge of human cultures, the ability to analyze texts, proficiency with both written and oral communication skills, and information literacy.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the minor.

English - Literature Minor Curriculum (18 Credits)

Core Required Courses (6 Credits)

ENGL 2400 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 2700 - Introduction to Critical Theory 3 Credit(s)

Literature Surveys (6 Credits)

Complete two of the following:

ENGL 3210 - American Literature I 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3215 - American Literature II 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3220 - American Literature III 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3230 - British Literature I 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3235 - British Literature II 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3240 - British Literature III 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3260 - Continental European Literature 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3270 - World Literature: Non-Western 3 Credit(s)

4000-Level Literature Course (3 Credits)

Complete one of the following:

ENGL 4110 - Literary Genres 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4210 - Literary History 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4310 - Major Authors 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4320 - Shakespeare: [TOPIC] 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4510 - Topics in Literature 3 Credit(s)

Elective (3 Credits)

Complete one of the following courses (not already taken to satisfy a requirement listed above):

ENGL 2130 - Imaginative Literature 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 2200 - Literature and Culture 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 2210 - Folk and Oral Traditions 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 2230 - Mythology 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3210 - American Literature I 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3215 - American Literature II 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3220 - American Literature III 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3230 - British Literature I 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3235 - British Literature II 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3240 - British Literature III 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3260 - Continental European Literature 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3270 - World Literature: Non-Western 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4110 - Literary Genres 3 Credit(s) (repeatable with different topic)
ENGL 4210 - Literary History 3 Credit(s) (repeatable with different topic)
ENGL 4310 - Major Authors 3 Credit(s) (repeatable with different topic)
ENGL 4320 - Shakespeare: [TOPIC] 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4510 - Topics in Literature 3 Credit(s) (repeatable with different topic)

Total Credits, Minor: 18

Program Learning Outcomes

Identify, describe, and compare the features of a variety of genres across different historical periods and cultures.
Apply a range of literary theories and/or critical perspectives through close reading and analysis.
Articulate interpretations and critical positions through presentations and academic essays.
Conduct scholarly research.