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2014-2015 University Catalog
English Minor
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Banner Code: ENGL
Web: english.gmu.edu
A minor in English provides students with a strong background in writing and critical thinking, as well as introducing them to significant literary and cultural documents. 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.
This program of study is offered by the Department of English .
For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies section of this catalog. |
Course Work
Students pursuing the minor in English must complete 18 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00. is not required for the minor but is strongly encouraged. ENGH 302 may not be applied to the minor. Eight credits of course work must be unique to the minor. One to two courses (3-6 credits) in 200-level literature courses chosen from:
Four to five courses (12-15 credits) in 300 or 400 level ENGH courses
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. (ENGH 302 may not be applied to the minor.) |
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