Minor in English
Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Banner Code: LA-MINOR-ENGL-ENGL
This minor provides students with a strong background in writing and critical thinking and will also introduce them to significant literary and cultural documents.
The University Catalog is the authoritative source for information on program requirements and courses. The Schedule of Classes is the authoritative source for information on classes scheduled for this semester. See the Schedule for the most up-to-date information and see Patriot web to register for classes. Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.
Policies
Prerequisite for the minor in English is satisfaction of the Mason Core requirement in literature. The minor must be approved by the English department academic coordinator before graduation.
ENGH 302 Advanced Composition (Mason Core) may not be applied to the minor.
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
ENGH 305 Dimensions of Writing and Literature (Mason Core) is not required for the minor but is strongly encouraged.
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 3-6 credits from the following: | 3-6 | |
| Reading and Writing about Texts (Mason Core) | ||
| Texts and Contexts (Mason Core) | ||
| Western Literary Tradition (Mason Core) | ||
| Western Literary Traditions (Mason Core) | ||
| Literature in the Creation of Just Societies (Mason Core) | ||
| Equitable AI (Mason Core) | ||
| Introduction to Screen Cultures (Mason Core) | ||
| Global Folklore (Mason Core) | ||
| Human Language (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 3-6 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 12-15 credits in 300- or 400-level ENGH or LING courses 1 | 12-15 | |
| Total Credits | 12-15 | |
Students have the option of choosing courses to form a focus for the minor. Examples include: American literature, British literature, creative writing, cultural studies, drama, fiction, film and media studies, folklore, literary criticism, poetry, and world literature. Students should consult with the English undergraduate advisor to design a minor program to meet their educational goals and interests.
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ENGH 302 Advanced Composition (Mason Core) may not be applied to the minor.