English and Writing, Minor
Intended to complement any major, the minor in English and Writing pairs intensive study of literary works with attention to developing and refining students’ writing skills. Students will learn how to design and complete written projects while discovering how to write in various genres and rhetorical situations for different kinds of audiences.
Requirements - Minor
An English and Writing minor consists of at least 15 semester credit hours of English Language and Literature coursework with a grade of “C” or better, including:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LITR 2298 | Advanced Academic and Nonfiction Writing 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Creative Writing | ||
| Creative Writing Workshop | ||
| Topics in Creative Writing | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Environmental Literature | ||
| Medieval Literature | ||
| Gender and Literature | ||
| Advanced Studies in Medieval Literature | ||
| Theories of Gender in Literary Analysis | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Advanced U.S. Literary and Cultural Studies | ||
| Modern English | ||
| One additional LITR course | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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Must be taken at Benedictine University.
Of the 15 semester credit hours, 6 semester credit hours must be at the 3000 level or higher.
Completion of the English and Writing minor satisfies the QLR (Literary/Rhetorical) requirement of the University General Education Curriculum. However, students are strongly encouraged to take a QLR-designated course as part of their coursework for the minor.
Students in the English & Writing minor will achieve the following student learning outcomes (SLO):
Student Learning Outcome 1: Construct clear, effective critical arguments that are supported by appropriate textual evidence.
- University SLO: 2. Creative and critical thinking skills
Student Learning Outcome 2: Perform effective, sustained close readings of poetry, drama, fiction, and other genres.
- University SLO: 5. Analytical skills
Student Learning Outcome 3: Use and synthesize concepts, terms, and methodologies from critical and theoretical writing to analyze literary works.
- University SLO: 5. Analytical skills
Student Learning Outcome 4: Propose, design, and complete written projects appropriate to different rhetorical situations.
- University SLO: 3. Communication skills