Broaden Your Perspective with an English Minor at UNE
The English minor at Â鶹´«Ã½invites students from any major to deepen their appreciation for literature, writing, and critical thinking — without delaying graduation. Whether you’re in science, social science, or a professional field, this minor enhances your communication skills and enriches your intellectual toolkit.
Curricular Requirements for the Â鶹´«Ã½minor in English
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Three (3) Credits of British Literature Electives | 3 |
| Three (3) Credits of Diversity and Global Literature Electives | 3 |
| Three (3) Credits of U.S. Literature Electives | 3 |
| Nine (9) Credits of English Minor Electives | 9 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 18 |
|---|
Elective Course Options
| U.S. Literature Electives | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 200 – Writing, Revolution, & Resistance in U.S. Lit | 3 |
| ENG 201 – Who and What is an American? Reimagining US Lit | 3 |
| ENG 235 – Topics in U.S. Lit to 1865 | 3 |
| ENG 237 – Topics in U.S. Lit after 1865 | 3 |
| ENG 310 – Writing & Women’s Health | 3 |
| British Literature Electives | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 115 – Poets, Pilgrims & Other Yahoos | 3 |
| ENG 116 – Democratizing Literature | 3 |
| ENG 216 – Criminals, Idiots & Minors | 3 |
| ENG 229 – Topics in Brit Lit Before 1800 | 3 |
| ENG 234 – Topics in Brit Lit After 1800 | 3 |
| ENG 312 – Global Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 330 – Topics in British Literature | 3 |
| ENG 340 – The English Novel | 3 |
| ENG 409 – Storytelling, Literature, Law | 3 |
| ENG 420 – Victorian Monsters | 3 |
| Diversity and Global Literature Electives | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 135 – Dog Stories | 3 |
| ENG 140 – Indigenous Film and Literature | 3 |
| ENG 200 – Writing, Revolution, & Resistance in U.S. Lit | 3 |
| ENG 201 – Who and What is an American? Reimagining U.S. Lit | 3 |
| ENG 202 – Lyrics | 3 |
| ENG 204 – Animals, Literature, & Culture | 3 |
| ENG 208 – Narrative Medicine & Writing | 3 |
| ENG 214 – Freedom & Authority | 3 |
| ENG 221 – Justice | 3 |
| ENG 235 – Topics in U.S. Lit to 1865 | 3 |
| ENG 237 – Topics in U.S. Lit after 1865 | 3 |
| ENG 255 – Literary Topics | 3 |
| ENG 276 – English Human Trad I | 3 |
| ENG 278 – English Human Trad II | 3 |
| ENG 301 – Nature Films | 3 |
| ENG 310 – Writing & Women’s Health | 3 |
| ENG 312 – Global Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 326 – Topics in Literature & Health | 3 |
| ENG 329 – Topics in World Literature | 3 |
| ENG 330 – Topics in British Literature | 3 |
| ENG 401 – Literatures of the Sea | 3 |
| ENG 405 – Topics in Postcolonial Lit | 3 |
| ENG 409 – Storytelling, Literature, Law | 3 |
| English Minor Electives | Credits |
|---|---|
| Any course with the prefix ENG | 3–4 |
| ASL 101 – Intro to American Sign Language | 3 |
| CMM 122 – Oral Communication or SPC 100 – Effective Public Speaking | 3 |
| FRE 101 – Basic French | 3 |
| HIS 341 – Bestsellers & the Big Bad City | 3 |
| LIL 120 – Intro to Arts & Humanities Sem | 3 |
| LIL 420 – Arts & Humanities Capstone | 3 |
| LIT 124 – Lit, Nature, & the Environment | 3 |
| SPA 101 – Basic Spanish | 3 |
| SPA 211 – Intermediate Spanish | 3 |
| SPA 306 – Span. for Health Professions | 3 |
Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.