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Students who have found their required English and Literature courses exciting may continue their exploration of texts (including films and other genres in popular culture) and develop their voices in a variety of written forms in the English minor. The minor offers students the opportunity tp broaden their experience of literary study, improve their critical thinking skills, and enhance their skills in analytical, expository and/or creative writing.

The study of literature and the practice of expository and creative writing strengthen important skills while engaging students in significant historical, ethical and aesthetic debates. Students who study literature learn to read critically, form interpretations and make arguments based on evidence. Students who study writing will learn to express themselves clearly, concisely and creatively while also perfecting their editing and revision skills. Students who pursue the minor in English will graduate with a greater command of language and with incisive critical skills that will serve them well in their chosen career or post-graduate work.

Minor advisor. Professor Jay Walitalo, Department of English (212.484.1192, jwalitalo@jjay.cuny.edu)

Additional Information. Students who enrolled for the first time in September 2008 or thereafter must complete the minor in the form presented here. Students who enrolled prior to that date may choose the form shown here or the earlier version of this minor. A copy of the earlier version can be obtained on the College Web site, at the Office of Undergraduatre Studies or at the Lloyd George Sealy Library.

Requirements: To receive a minor in English a student must complete 18 credits with at least 3 credits at or above the 300-level. Students may apply the 6 credits earned in the general education literature requirement (LIT 230, LIT 231, LIT 232, LIT 233) toward their 200-level course requirement. Every student must take LIT 260 Introduction to Literary Study to earn the minor in English.

Required Subtotal: 3 credits

Literature 260 Introduction to Literary Study

The following list is illustrative and not exhaustive. Students should consult the current course schedule for offerings in Literature (LIT) and English (ENG). These will include literature, film and writing courses.

Select five. Subtotal: 15 credits
Three courses must be at or above the 300-level.

Literature

Literature 219 The Word as Weapon
Literature 223 /African-American Studies Literature 223 African-American Literature
Literature 284 Film and Society
Literature 290 Special Topics
Literature 313 Shakespeare
Literature 315 American Literature and the Law
Literature 316 Gender and Identity in Literary Traditions
Literature 323 The Crime Film
Literature 325 Science Fiction Film
Literature 327 Crime and Punishment in Literature
Literature 331 Steven Spielberg
Literature 342 Perspectives on Literature and Human Rights
Literature 344 Caribbean Literature and Culture
Literature 346 Cultures in Conflict
Literature 360 Mythology in Literature
Literature 370 Topics in Ancient Literature
Literature 371 Topics in Medieval Literature
Literature 372 Topics in Early Modern Literature
Literature 373 Topics in 17th- and 18th-Century Literature
Literature 374 Topics in 19th-Century Literature
Literature 375 Topics in 20th-Century Literature
Literature 3XX Banned Books
Literature 401 Special Topics

Writing

English 215 Poetry Writing and Reading
English 216 Fiction Writing
English 218 The Writing Workshop
English 233 Journalism
English 235 Writing for Management, Business and Public Administration
English 245 Advanced Expository Writing
English 250 Writing for Legal Studies
English 255 Argument Writing
English 2XX Beat Reporting
English 2XX Introduction to Language
English 316 Advanced Argument Writing and Response
English 328 Forensic Linguistics
English 3XX Advanced Poetry
English 3XX Advanced Fiction Writing

Total: 18 credits