The Minor in English is a great way to experience an abbreviated version of the major by taking elective courses in creative writing, composition and rhetoric, linguistics, and literature, while still having the flexibility to pursue other academic interests. An English minor works well with any major and may be especially useful for those majoring in the humanities, social sciences, business, and STEM fields.

The minor provides a short version of the major requirements, including a 12-unit core in literary analysis, rhetoric, and surveys of American and British literature.

Course Requirements for the Minor

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor.

Course List

Course	Title	Units
ENGL 335W	Rhetoric and Writing (W)	3
ENGL 340	Approaches to Literary Genres	3
Select one of the following:		3
ENGL 276	Survey of Early British Literature
ENGL 277	Survey of Later British Literature
Select one of the following:		3
ENGL 278	Survey of Early American Literature
ENGL 279	Survey of Later American Literature
Select nine units from the following:		9
Any upper-division English (ENGL) courses except ENGL 499
Total Units		21