English, Minor - 21 units

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The English minor provides non-majors with the opportunity to explore literature and become more involved with the writing process. The English: Literature and Writing minor is an excellent addition to the baccalaureate degree for all majors.

Lower Division Requirements - 12 units

In addition to the courses below, students seeking the English minor must have fulfilled the lower division writing requirement (at CI, ENGL 103 or ENGL 105 ).

The 12 units of lower division literature courses have been designed as an introduction to diverse perspectives in the field of English that frame literary texts, structure, and relationships in different ways.

Students select a total of 12 units of lower division coursework with a minimum of 3 units in each subcategory.

Framed by Literary Traditions (select 3-6 units)
ENGL 120 - American Literature I Units: 3
ENGL 220 - American Literature II Units: 3
ENGL 250 - British and European Literature Units: 3
Framed by Genre (select 3-6 units, repeatable by topic)
ENGL 240 - Literary Genres in Translation Units: 3
Framed by Theme or Concept (3 units)
ENGL 210 - Themes and Theories in World Literature Units: 3

Upper Division Requirements - 9 units

ENGL 330 - Interdisciplinary Writing Units: 3
ENGL 410 - Shakespeare’s Plays (Cross-listed as PATH 410) Units: 3
Complete three units of any upper division ENGL courses, except for ENGL 499 Units: 3