English Minor
Hours - 15 Credit Hours
Effective Sep. 2022
Last Revision 3/3/2023
Faculty Unit Assignment: Faculty of Arts & Letters
Sponsoring Program: English
Holokai Category: Arts & Humanities
Program Requirements
Required — 3 Credits
Electives (choose from the following) — 12 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 321 | English Grammars | F | 3.0 | ENGL 101 |
| ENGL 341 | World Literatures in English | F | 3.0 | ENGL 251 or HUM 251 |
| ENGL 342 | Pacific Literatures | W | 3.0 | ENGL 251 or ENGL 315 or HUM 251 |
| ENGL 343 | Asian Literature | S | 3.0 | ENGL 251 or ENGL 315 |
| ENGL 345R | Ethnic Literature | Variable | 3.0 | ENGL 251 or HUM 251 |
| ENGL 351 | Literacy Criticism and Theory | S even years | 3.0 | ENGL 251 or HUM 251 |
| ENGL 358R | Special Studies: Major Authors or Genres | Variable | 3.0 | ENGL 251 |
| ENGL 361 | American Literature from the Beginnings to Mid-Nineteenth Century | F | 3.0 | ENGL 251 |
| ENGL 362 | American Literature from Mid-Nineteenth Century to World War I | W-even | 3.0 | ENGL 251 |
| ENGL 363 | American Literature from 1914 -1965 | W-odd | 3.0 | ENGL 251 |
| ENGL 364 | American Literature from 1965 -Present | F | 3.0 | ENGL 251 |
| ENGL 371 | English Literature to 1500: Medieval Period | S | 3.0 | ENGL 251 |
| ENGL 372 | English Literature from 1500 to 1660: Renaissance Period | F-even | 3.0 | ENGL 251 |
| ENGL 373 | English Literature from 1660 to 1780: The Restoration and Eighteenth Century | W-odd | 3.0 | ENGL 251 |
| ENGL 374 | English Literature from 1780 to 1832: The Romantic Period | S | 3.0 | ENGL 251 |
| ENGL 375 | English Literature from 1832 to 1890: The Victorian Period | F-odd | 3.0 | ENGL 251 |
| ENGL 376 | English Literature from 1890 to the Present | W-even | 3.0 | ENGL 251 |
| ENGL 382 | Shakespeare | F | 3.0 | ENGL 251 or Permission of Instructor |
| ENGL 420 | Literature for Young Adults | W | 3.0 | ENGL 101 |
| ENGL 421 | History of the English Language | W | 3.0 | ENGL 101 |
Additional Program Requirements
All passing grades will be accepted in fulfilling minor or certificate requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completing a major in English, students will:
- Engage in knowledgeable discussion, analysis, and appreciation of literary works and of the English language.
- Conduct research that shows high standards of information literacy, critical thinking, and academic integrity.
- Communicate clearly, persuasively, and professionally in writing and speaking.
- Demonstrate understanding, empathy, and respect for people from diverse backgrounds.
- Develop foundational skills for careers and further education.