Minor in English Language and Literature

Minor in English Language and Literature (15 credit hours)

The minor in English language and literature enables students to study the ways in which English language and literature function as a communication system, expand our knowledge of human nature and deepen our capacity for empathy. It investigates the complex relationship between language, texts, thought and culture. The minor provides students with rigorous training in closely reading texts, analyzing linguistic and literary aspects of texts, and constructing complex, sophisticated arguments.

Students enrolling in the English language and literature minor should have normally completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work and be in good academic standing.

Students seeking a minor in English language and literature must successfully complete the following requirements:

• a minimum of 15 credit hours including:

- six credit hours of minor requirements

ENG 210 Introduction to Literature

ENG 223 Introduction to Language Study

- a minimum of nine credit hours of minor electives

• a minimum of nine credit hours of the 15 credit hours required for the minor successfully completed in residence at AUS

• a minimum of nine credit hours of the courses at or above the 300 level successfully completed in residence at AUS

• a minimum GPA of 2.00 in courses completed to satisfy the minor