LITERATURE MINOR REQUIREMENTS

A student minoring in Literature must complete a minimum of 18 semester hours (with grades of C or better) in the department, of which at least 9 hours must be numbered above 300.

Students are encouraged to note carefully the requirements listed below and visit periodically with the Director of Undergraduate Studies in order to avoid complications prior to graduation.

Requirements for the minor include one course designed to teach the basics of literary analysis, one survey of a national literature, and four additional courses, three of which must be at the 300 level or above.

Declaring a Minor in Literature

  • Complete the CAS declaration of Major/Minor form, available on the rack outside the Literature office, Battelle 237.
  • Take the form to Professor Leonard, Director of Undergraduate Studies, who will sign the form and assist you in planning your academic program. His office is Battelle 216 (x2928); office hours are usually posted on his door. If Professor Leonard is not available, you may ask the office personnel about speaking with the chair of the department, Professor Larson.
  • Visit the Director of Undergraduate Studies periodically to be sure you are complying with the requirements for the minor.
  • Your intended minor will not appear on any of your documents until graduation. The semester before you graduate, when you fill in the Application for Graduation Form at the Office of the Registrar, your minor will become official. The Registrar will send a report to the Literature Department, and you must check with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to obtain clearance for graduation with a minor in Literature.