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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 2000 Expository Writing (2 credits)
ENGL 2254 American Literature I (2 credits)
ENGL 2255 American Literature II (2 credits)
ENGL 2264 English Literature I (2 credits)
ENGL 2265 English Literature II (2 credits)
ENGL 3780 The English Language (4 credits)
ENGL 4265 Shakespeare and His Age (4 credits)

Subtotal 18 Credits

II. Required Electives

Select 8 credits of electives in English numbered above 2000.

Subtotal 8 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required For Minor 26 Credits