Overview
The Minor in English is offered by the Department of English. Our classes prepare students to engage the world knowledgeably and effectively so that they may go on to lead rich lives as professionals, members of their communities and global citizens.
Residency Requirement: Students who declare a College of Liberal Arts' minor must complete at least half of the program at Temple University. This minor requires 6 courses (18 credits); at least 3 courses must be taken at Temple.
Minimum Grade and GPA Requirements: A minimum grade of C- must be earned in all courses in the minor as well as a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the discipline to earn this credential.
Restrictions: Students may not combine this program with the following CLA programs:
- BA in Liberal Studies
- BA in English
Minors are awarded only at the time of completion of the bachelor's degree and cannot be awarded either as a stand-alone program of study or after completion of the first bachelor's degree.
Campus Locations: Main, Japan
Contact Information
Main Campus
Please contact the College of Liberal Arts' Center for Academic Advising for more information on minors, certificates or other CLA programs.
Temple Japan Campus
Students interested in more information or declaring this minor should contact the TUJ Academic Advising Center (AAC), aac@tuj.temple.edu, Room 102, TUJ Building.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 2001 | Interpreting Literature | 3 |
| Select one of the following survey courses: | 3 | |
| Survey of British Literature | ||
| Survey of American Literature | ||
| Survey of Global Literature | ||
| Survey of African American Literature | ||
| Survey of Science Fiction | ||
| Survey of Diasporic Literature | ||
| Electives in English | ||
| Four courses in English numbered 2000-4999. 1 | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
- 1
No more than two of which are in writing (creative, technical, or business)