Minors

Global Literature and Culture attracts students interested in literature, travel, and cultural exchange. This minor appeals to students curious about different forms of world literatures and cultures, from epic poetry to contemporary film. The rich variety of courses invite students to participate in the cultural exchange of knowledge, preparing them for careers in the twenty-first century global marketplace. Given the diverse international backgrounds and training of our committed faculty, the students are offered an opportunity to explore their unique interests in the study of global issues.

Students are required to take two sections of English 416, Global Literatures. Any combination of three of the other recommended courses will complete the requirements for the minor.

ENGL–416 Global Literature
Examples of ENGL 416 GL topics:
ENGL 416 GL: Diasporas and Transnational Literatures
ENGL 416 GL: Colonialism and Postcolonial Theory
ENGL 416 GL: Survey of Italian Literature
ENGL 416 GL: Russian Literature
ENGL 416 GL: Caribbean Literature
ENGL 416 GL: Irish Literature

Engl–391 Dangerous Texts
ENGL–411 American Literature
ENGL–415 British Literature
ENGL–409 Mythology & Literature
ENGL–461 Latin American Literature
ENGL–421 The Graphic Novel
ENGL–470 The Evolving English Language
ENGL–425 Global Cinemas
ENGL–413 African-American Literature
ENGL-418 Great Authors