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Minor in English

English - Minor

The English minor offers students the opportunity to gain expertise in the study of historical literature, literary movement, major authors, genre studies and literary theory. The minor is an especially attractive complement to degrees in fine arts, foreign languages, history, sociology, psychology, business and journalism.

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Minor in English

Kent State University's Minor in English offers students an opportunity to explore literature, writing, and critical analysis in a focused yet flexible program. Covering a broad range of literary genres, historical periods, and cultural contexts, the minor enhances students' communication and analytical skills, making it a valuable complement to any major. Whether students are interested in creative writing, literary theory, or professional communication, the Minor in English provides the tools to deepen their understanding of language and literature, preparing them for a wide array of careers or further academic pursuits.

Program Information for English - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in literary studies.
  2. Employ research tools and methods appropriate for the academic study of literature.
  3. Produce academic writing with attention to appropriate genre conventions, format and citation guidelines, stylistic expectations and grammatical rules.
Admissions for English - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
ENG 24001INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY STUDY 3
English (ENG) Electives (20000, 30000 or 40000 level) 16
Literary Study Electives, choose from the following:9
ENG 21001
INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC LITERATURE OF THE UNITED STATES (DIVD)
ENG 21002
INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S LITERATURE (DIVD)
ENG 21003
INTRODUCTION TO LGBT LITERATURE (DIVD)
ENG 32001
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
ENG 32002
LITERATURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS
ENG 33001
U.S. LITERATURE TO 1865
ENG 33002
U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1865 TO 1945
ENG 33003
U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1945 TO PRESENT
ENG 33005
NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE (DIVD)
ENG 33010
AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1900
ENG 33012
MODERN AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE
ENG 33013
AFRICANA WOMEN'S LITERATURE (DIVG)
ENG 33014
AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 33015
AFRICAN LITERATURES (DIVG)
ENG 34001
MEDIEVAL LITERATURE
ENG 34002
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1500-1660
ENG 34003
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1660-1800
ENG 34004
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1800-1900
ENG 34005
BRITISH AND IRISH LITERATURE, 1900-PRESENT
ENG 34011
WORLD LITERATURE IN ENGLISH (DIVG)
ENG 34021
WOMEN'S LITERATURE (DIVD)
ENG 34031
SHORT STORY
ENG 34041
FAIRY TALES
ENG 34055
SHAKESPEARE
ENG 34065
CHAUCER
ENG 34070
KNIGHTS AND OUTLAWS IN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
ENG 34090
SHAKESPEARE IN PERFORMANCE (ELR)
ENG 34095
SPECIAL TOPICS:MAJOR AUTHOR STUDIES
ENG 35105
LITERATURE, CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
ENG 35201
THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE
ENG 35301
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES (DIVD)
ENG 35401
SCIENCE FICTION
ENG 36005
FILM AND NARRATIVE
ENG 37001
CLASSICAL RHETORIC
ENG 39095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERARY HISTORY
ENG 39495
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATURE
ENG 39995
SPECIAL TOPICS CULTURAL STUDIES
ENG 40089
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: THEMES IN STUDY ABROAD (DIVG) (ELR)
ENG 49095
SENIOR AND GRADUATE SPECIAL TOPICS
Minor Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 21054
INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE (KHUM)
ENG 22071
STORIES THAT BUILT THE WORLD: HEROES, QUESTS AND LEGENDS (KHUM)
ENG 22072
STORIES TO SAVE THE WORLD: LITERATURE AND THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY (KHUM)
ENG 22073
MAJOR MODERN WRITERS: BRITISH AND UNITED STATES (KHUM)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21
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Students may not use any of the following to fulfill English (ENG) Electives: ENG 21011, ENG 41092, ENG 41192, ENG 41292, ENG 41392 or any 10000-level ENG courses.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 9 of the 21 total credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Kent Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
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