English


Minor - Program Requirements

Karolyn Steffens, Ph.D., Program Coordinator

W.W. Slider Humanities Center, Room 303

(270) 384-7461                steffensk@lindsey.edu 

Mission Statement

Literature and Writing Studies: The English faculty is committed to a program that stresses excellence in the study of language, literature, and writing. The program curriculum emphasizes intellectual development, critical analysis, cultural literacy, and global awareness. In addition to acquiring a deeper understanding of and appreciation for language, literature, and writing, the skills and knowledge students gain also fully prepare them for graduate and professional schools, teaching language arts at the middle grades and secondary levels, and careers that demand highly developed abilities in critical thinking, research, and writing.

Graduation Requirements

Some courses taken for the minor may simultaneously fulfill general education requirements. Please see the Graduation Requirements (bachelor’s degrees) section of this catalog for information on the general education program.

Students should note that the minor contributes between 18 and 21 hours toward the required 39 hours of 3000-4000 level coursework.

Program Requirements: 27-30 hours

Along with the general education program and a major, students must complete the minor’s prerequisites and core requirements and must select program electives as indicated.

A.        Prerequisites: 6-9 hours

  • Writing Studies I (ENGL 1013) is a prerequisite for ENGL 2103 and ENGL 2203 unless waiver requirements are met – 3 hours
  • Writing Studies II (ENGL 1023) is a prerequisite for ENGL 3733 and ENGL 4503 – 3 hours
  • Literary Interpretation (ENGL 2103)  or  World Literature (ENGL 2203) is a prerequisite for the 3000-level literature courses – 3 hours

B.        Core Requirements: 9 hours

  • American Literature I (ENGL 3113)  or  American Literature II (ENGL 3123) – 3 hours
  • British Literature I (ENGL 3213)  or  British Literature II (ENGL 3223) – 3 hours
  • Writing & Culture (ENGL 3733)  or  Advanced Writing (ENGL 4503) – 3 hours

C.        Program Electives (select courses from the following not already taken for the Core Requirements): 12 hours

  • Introduction to Modern English Grammar (ENGL 2703) – 3 hours
  • Major Authors Seminar (ENGL 3053) – 3 hours
  • Ethnic Literature (ENGL 3063) – 3 hours
  • Creative Writing (ENGL 3103) – 3 hours
  • American Literature I (ENGL 3113) – 3 hours
  • American Literature II (ENGL 3123) – 3 hours
  • Women Writers (ENGL 3163) – 3 hours
  • British Literature I (ENGL 3213) – 3 hours
  • British Literature II (ENGL 3223) – 3 hours
  • Modern Critical Theory (ENGL 3363) – 3 hours
  • Literary Cultures (ENGL 3373) – 3 hours
  • Studies in Genre (ENGL 3413) – 3 hours
  • Transnational Literature (ENGL 3553) – 3 hours
  • Critical Issues in Literature & Writing (ENGL 3563) – 3 hours
  • Shakespeare (ENGL 3603) – 3 hours
  • Writing & Technology (ENGL 3633) – 3 hours
  • Writing & Culture (ENGL 3733) – 3 hours
  • Modern Rhetorical Theory (ENGL 4013) – 3 hours
  • Ethnic Literature (ENGL 4063) – 3 hours
  • Advanced Creative Writing (ENGL 4203) – 3 hours
  • History & Literature of Empire (ENGL/HIST 4353) – 3 hours
  • Advanced Writing (ENGL 4503) – 3 hours
  • Topics in Writing & Rhetoric (ENGL 4703) – 3 hours
  • Feminist Theory & Practice (WS 3203) – 3 hours