Any student not majoring in English is eligible to work on any of the four minors offered by the Department of English. English majors may also choose to minor in writing, American studies, or British Studies.

The English Minor consists of 18 credit hours in upper-level (300-400) English courses, with at least 3 credits from each of the following areas:
(1) literature before 1700
(2) literature between 1700 and 1900
(3) linguistics, advanced writing, or criticism
(4) literature of diversity

English Studies: Reading Literature is not required for the minor, but is strongly recommended. Three credits may be taken in foreign literature in English translation and three in independent study.

The Writing Minor consists of 18 credit hours in upper-level writing courses, including ENGL 304 (Advanced Composition), which should be taken as early in the minor as possible. The other 15 credit hours should be chosen from the following areas:
(1) creative writing (ENGL 305, 426, 435, 436, 437, 439)
(2) professional writing and rhetoric (ENGL 302, 303, ENGL/MGMT 327, or ENGL/LING 453, ENGL 493, MASC 203, 300, 305, 341).

Since special permission is required for some of these courses, it is important that the student contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies early for advising. No upper-level Mass Communications courses can be taken until a student has completed MASC 203.

The Interdisciplinary American Studies Minor is offered jointly by the Departments of English and History. It consists of at least 18 upper-level credit hours distributed as follows:
(1) 6 credits in American studies courses (AMST)
(2) 3 credits in humanities electives
(3) 3 credits in social science electives
(4) 6 credits in additional humanities, social sciences or other approved electives, or independent study.

For more detailed information visit American Studies.

For further information, contact Dr. Richard Fine (828.4483).

The Interdisciplinary British Studies Minor is offered jointly with the Department of History and requires at least 18 credits, 15 of which must be taken at the 300 level or above. Courses must come from at least two different departments, and three credits must come from each of three core lists: "Modern Britain," "British Origins," and "Britain's Impact on the World." Students are encouraged to pursue study abroad opportunities in the British Isles and Ireland.
For further information, contact Dr. David Latané (828.6722). See also http://www.people.vcu.edu/~dlatane/britstudies.html.