English - Literature ,Minor
BOOKS, Reading, analysis, teaching, writing
Open up your world to new cultures and perspectives from around the globe. Deepen your understanding of what it means to be human with close reading and analysis of text and media.
The minor program in English with a focus on literature emphasizes global literatures in English, from the earliest writings to the present. You choose from a broad array of courses to explore subjects such as race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, and literary histories and traditions, gaining critical and analytical writing and comprehension skills.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
This video provides an overview of the English - Literature degree program at ASU.
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in English with a focus in literature consists of 18 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be completed at the upper-division level. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be taken from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better can be used to satisfy minor requirements. |
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Students select nine hours of required courses, with at least six credit hours at the upper-division level. |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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200-Level
ENG Elective
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300-Level
ENG Elective
or
400-Level
ENG Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
ENG Elective
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in English (including all concentrations); BAE in secondary education (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.
Minor programs allow students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
A minor in English literature can help students as they pursue careers in technical or professional writing or in teaching. The skills graduates possess in critical and analytical writing and comprehension skills gained through close reading and discussion are applicable in all career fields.
Department of English
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RBHL 170
englishadvising@asu.edu
480-965-3168
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