UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG - UMUC Europe

Minor in English
The English minor complements the skills the student gains
in his or her major discipline by providing exposure to literary
analysis, critical thinking and reading, and the study of the
relationship of literature to contemporary intellectual issues.
objectives
The student who graduates with a minor in English will be
able to
G Analyze significant literary works written in, or translated
into, English.
G Analyze literary works, literary genres, literary criticism,
the historical development of literature and language, and
the contributions of major authors in the context of the
cultures within which these authors lived and wrote.
G Formulate ideas, especially for literary analysis, and convey
them clearly in both written and spoken English.
G Write effectively and demonstrate superior understanding
of the writing process and writing techniques.
Requirements for the minor
A minor in English requires the completion of 15 credits
in English (any ENGL course). Students are strongly
recommended to take ENGL 240 and 303 as the first courses
in the minor, if not applied elsewhere in the degree.
At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses
(numbered 300 or above). Courses may not duplicate those
used to meet the requirements for the major. Prerequisites
apply for all courses.
For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree,
students should refer to their major and pp. 66-68.
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