English Minor

Requirements for Minor in English

This minor is constructed to accommodate any literature emphasis, whether broadly or specifically defined. The minor can provide a general overview, or it can be tailored to provide a specific focus as a complement for majors in history, American political thought, art history, or other fields.

Six Units in English, Including:

One of the Following:

Completion of
ENGL 101: College Writing (1 Unit)
OR
ENGL 101H: College Writing: Honors (1 Unit)
with a grade of 2.0 or better or advanced placement in English

One of the Following:

ENGL 203: Advanced Writing: College and Beyond (1 Unit)
ENGL 206: Writing in Place (1 Unit)
ENGL 223: Introduction to Writing Creative Nonfiction (1 Unit)

Plus Any Two of the Following:

Note: only one of ENGL 151 and ENGL 152 may be applied toward the minor.

ENGL 151: Introduction to the Study of Literature (1 Unit)
ENGL 152: Literature Matters (1 Unit)
ENGL 253: British Literature, 900-1660 (1 Unit)
ENGL 255: British Literature, 1660-1900 (1 Unit)
ENGL 256: British Literature, 1900-present (1 Unit)
ENGL 257: American Literature, 1600-1860 (1 Unit)
ENGL 258: American Literature, 1860-present (1 Unit)
ENGL 261: Greek and Roman Literature (1 Unit)

Additional Units

Two at the 300-level or higher (excluding writing courses). (2 units)

Note

Students who place higher than ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H on Albion College’s writing placement exam may complete the minor with 5 units

All courses for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade, except those offered only on a credit/no credit basis.