Literature minors read a range of literary texts from various cultures, traditions, and historical periods. They consider how historical, social, and cultural contexts shape literary works and they examine current debates and issues in the field of English studies.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Minor Requirements (20 credits)
ENG-215	Literary Analysis	4
ENG-315	Literary Forms & History	4
Two literature courses (one must be at the 300 level)		8
ENG-490	Advanced Studies	4
Total Credits		20

Upon completion of the Literature Minor, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the correct and suitable use of literary vocabulary.
• Demonstrate the formulation of a substantial thesis and the orderly development of a sustained argument.
• Demonstrate an understanding of some of the ways in which historical, social, and / or cultural contexts shape literary works.
• Demonstrate an awareness of literary history.
• Demonstrate some ways in which literary works refer, allude to, or otherwise engage each other.
• Demonstrate an awareness of critical and theoretical methodologies in English studies.
• Demonstrate the ability to engage with questions of literary form and genre.
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of the important works and periods of literature from multiple and diverse traditions.