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English Minor

Note: Transfer students planning to minor in English must take a minimum of 6 semester credits of courses from the Bemidji State University English Minor, including at least one 3000- or 4000-level course. One writing course beyond the College Writing sequence is also strongly recommended. Previous work will be carefully evaluated by the Department of English.

Candidates seeking teacher certification in a minor must take the Education Methods course specific to that minor. See Course Offerings under Professional Education.

I. Required Courses

ENGL 2150 Technical Writing (3 credits)
or ENGL 2152 Argument and Exposition (3 credits)
ENGL 2350 American Literature, to 1865 (3 credits)
ENGL 2355 American Literature, 1865 to Present (3 credits)
ENGL 4420 Shakespeare and His Age (3 credits)

Take two of the following courses:
ENGL 2357 British and World Drama (3 credits)
ENGL 2358 British and World Poetry (3 credits)
ENGL 2359 British and World Prose (3 credits)

Subtotal 18 Credits

II. Required Electives

Select 6 credits of electives in English numbered at the 2000 level or above.

Subtotal 6 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required For Minor 24 Credits