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English ,Minor

English, Minor


Communication, Critical Thinking, Language, Linguistics, literature, rhetoric, writing

The ability to vividly convey ideas and craft persuasive arguments is an asset in nearly every field. Boost your writing and communication skills through this program.

Description

The English minor helps students strengthen their analytical skills, shape their own ideas, and flexibly develop their own interests. English courses are regularly offered in fiction, poetry, creative writing; periods and authors in British, American, and global literatures; women's and ethnic literatures; and creative and expository writing.

Students have the opportunity to gain practical publishing experience with the literary magazine Canyon Voices.

At a glance
Program requirements

The minor in English consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of nine hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through courses offered by the School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be passed with a "C" (2.00) or better.
At least three credit hours of Distribution coursework must be at the 400-level.
Required Core Course -- 3 credit hours
Distribution Cluster Requirement -- 12 credit hours
Select one course from each distribution cluster. A minimum of two courses (six credits) must be upper division, and at least one course must be at the 400-level.
Writing, Power, Change -- 3 credit hours
Climate, Energy, Infrastructure -- 3 credit hours
Borders, Boundaries, Citizenship -- 3 credit hours
Bodies, Intersections,Transitions -- 3 credit hours
Upper Division ENG Elective -- 3 credit hours
Notes: ENG 499 Individualized Instruction may only be used once, and only with permission of the English program lead.
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: BA in English

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.

Career opportunities

Students who complete a minor in English are better prepared for professional training in law, business, teaching and public policy; for careers in marketing, public relations, government, diplomacy and community work; and for other professions in which problem-solving, creativity, research strengths, writing, interpersonal and digital skills are necessary and valued.

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