English, BA

Because literary and film studies share many of the same principles, we strongly recommend (but do not require) ENGL 122 Literary Analysis. ENGL 208 The Art of the Film is required since it's a prerequisite for several other film courses:

• ENGL 332 Film Genres
• ENGL 450 Film Theory
• ENGL 440 Major Figures in Film
• ENGL 460 Topics in Film

In addition, particular offerings such as ENGL 399 Global Genres may also concentrate on film and would contribute to a minor with an emphasis in Film Studies.

With the exception of ENGL 208, these courses are not offered every semester, so you'll need to plan carefully to complete your 18-credit minor. Although we prefer that all your courses be fulfilled through the English department, we will consider accepting a relevant three-credit course from another department.

Keep in mind that these are only examples and suggestions. You are free to take a more"pick and choose"route to your minor in English as long as you keep in mind that many upper-level courses do have prerequisites to consider.

English 122 Literary Analysis is a prerequisite for most of the literature courses. Most majors take it in lieu of ENGL 121 Humanities Literature (that is, as a Liberal Studies requirement), which you may do, too. Whether you take ENGL 122 instead of ENGL 121, you will still need 15 additional English course credits. If you have already taken ENGL 121 and want to concentrate on literature, you will be taking ENGL 122 as part of that 15-credit requirement (that is, ENGL 122 plus 12 more English credits).

Being in an upper-level course without enough literary background would put you at a disadvantage, so you also need to take at least one survey course for a minor with an emphasis in literature. Choose your survey wisely so that it can function as a foundation for your other literature courses. The four survey courses to choose from are:

• ENGL 210 British Literature to 1660
• ENGL 211 British Literature 1660-1900
• ENGL 212 American Literature to 1900
• ENGL 213 British and American Literature Since 1900

If you are interested in American Literature, for example, your minor curriculum might look like this:

• ENGL 122 Literary Analysis
• ENGL 212 American Literature to 1900
• ENGL 317 American Literature 1880-1940
• ENGL 348 African-American Literature
• ENGL 436 Major American Authors

Another option is to relate the minor to your major; if you're majoring in Spanish, for example, your minor curriculum might look like this:

• ENGL 122 Literary Analysis
• ENGL 213 British and American Literature since 1900
• ENGL 344 Ethnic American Literature
• ENGL 394 19th Century European Novel in Translation
• ENGL 396 Literature of Emerging Nations

Or, you might be interested in other ways of concentrating; for example, an emphasis on women's literature might look like this (and also require only six more credits in Women's Studies to become a minor in that as well):

• ENGL 122 Literary Analysis
• ENGL 213 British and American Literature since 1900
• ENGL 225 Introduction to Literature by Women
• ENGL 336 Language, Gender and Society
• ENGL 385 Advanced Women's Literature

An emphasis in global literature might look like this:

• ENGL 122 Literary Analysis
• ENGL 213 British and American Literature since 1900
• ENGL 396 Global Literature
• ENGL 397 Global Authors
• ENGL 398 Global Genres

And an emphasis in mythology might look like this:

• ENGL 122 Literary Analysis
• ENGL 210 British Literature to 1660
• ENGL 337 Myth
• ENGL 338 Oral Literature
• ENGL 354 Classical Literature in Translation

And here's a final example of a minor with an emphasis in literature, one that concentrates on critical theory:

• ENGL 122 Literary Analysis
• ENGL 208 The Art of the Film
• ENGL 213 British and American Literature since 1900
• ENGL 356 Film Theory
• ENGL 401 Advanced Theory and Criticism

Keep in mind that these are only examples and suggestions, You are free to take a more"pick and choose"route to your minor in English—as long as you keep in mind that many upper-level courses do have prerequisites to consider.

Gain knowledge, explore values, and develop core skills in the English Pre-Law program at IUP.

• Prepare legal forms, pleadings, memoranda, and other written documents
• Analyze and critically examine a diverse range of communication
• Practice oral and written argument
• Understand the use of legal terminology
• Practice research methods and document evaluation
• Consider how literature and storytelling fit into law

With a Pre-Law English minor, one of your required liberal studies courses, ENGL 121 Humanities Literature, already counts. Just choose five additional courses, two of which are 300-level or above. Not all your courses have to be pre-law. Some you might consider:

• ENGL 227 Introduction to Legal Writing
• ENGL 265 Law and Literature
• ENGL 212 American Literature
• ENGL 222 Technical Writing
• ENGL 301 Public Speaking
• ENGL 313 Rhetorical Trends and Traditions
• ENGL 321 Persuasive Speech and Writing
• ENGL 421 Digital Writing
• ENGL 493 Internship

STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. For students whose major is in these fields, an English minor can usefully enhance the study of STEM-focused subjects with valuable, career-ready communication skills, including the following:

• Analysis and critical examination of diverse communication forms
• Oral and written communication and argument
• Use of critical terminology
• Research methods and document evaluation
• Critical thinking and analytical reasoning
• Editing and revising
• Analytical and evaluative reporting
• Digital writing and electronic media
• Audience or customer analysis

The following courses are recommended for an English minor tailored to STEM majors:

ENGL 222 Technical Writing
ENGL 310 Public Speaking
ENGL 321 Persuasive Speech and Writing
ENGL 220 Advance Composition
ENGL 360 Editing and Publishing
ENGL 421 Digital Writing

Keep in mind that these are only examples and suggestions. You are free to take a more "pick and choose" route to your minor in English as long as you keep in mind that many upper-level courses do have prerequisites to consider.

Minor in English with a Focus on teaching

• Are you pursuing teacher certification?
• Do you want to know more about teaching reading and writing?
• Are you interested in adding English Language Arts certification to an existing certification after you graduate?

The Program

This minor is designed to introduce you to key teaching concepts while also providing content knowledge relevant to teaching middle and high school English. Minoring in English with a focus on teaching is an ideal option if you are already working toward certification in your major but are interested in adding an additional certification after you graduate. It can also help prepare you to teach abroad after graduation. This mix of courses enables you to learn ways to foster your students' literacy in any subject while also deepening your understanding of literature, reading, and writing.

Course Selections

Introductory Course:
ENGL 122 Introduction to English Studies
OR substitute ENGL 121 Humanities Literature

Choose two literacy courses:
ENGL 314 Speech and Communication in the Secondary Classroom
ENGL 323 Teaching of Reading and Literature in the Secondary School
ENGL 324 Teaching and Evaluating Writing

Choose one language course:
ENGL 415 English Language Studies for Teachers
ENGL 426 ESL (English as a Second Language) Methods and Materials

Choose one survey course:
ENGL 210 British Literature to 1660
ENGL 211 British Literature 1660-1900
ENGL 212 American Literature to 1900
ENGL 213 British/American Literature 1900-Present

Choose one 300/400 level literature course:
Some possibilities include . . .
ENGL 340 The Novel
ENGL 341 Poetry
ENGL 342 Short Fiction
ENGL 348 African American Literature
ENGL 396 Literature of Emerging Nations
ENGL 418 Young Adult Literature

Contact

Daniel J. Weinstein, Director of Bachelor of Arts in English:

daniel.weinstein@iup.edu

There are various ways of emphasizing writing. If your interest is in creative writing, your minor curriculum might include courses like these:

• ENGL 122 Literary Analysis
• ENGL 221 Creative Writing
• ENGL 325 Creative Writing: Poetry or ENGL 326 Creative Writing: Fiction
• ENGL 327 Writing Creative Non-Fiction
• ENGL 347 Playwriting
• ENGL 421 Digital Writing

While neither ENGL 122 nor the genre courses are required for such an emphasis, studying the analysis of literature can prove invaluable to the creation of poetry and fiction. Genre courses include:

• ENGL 335 Literary Nonfiction
• ENGL 340 The Novel
• ENGL 341 Poetry
• ENGL 342 Short Fiction
• ENGL 343 Drama

If your major is in journalism, communications and media, or political science (among others), your minor with an emphasis in non-literary writing might include these courses:

• ENGL 220 Advanced Composition I
• ENGL 320 Advanced Composition II
• ENGL 322 Technical Writing I
• ENGL 420 Special Writing Applications
• ENGL 421 Digital Writing
• ENGL 422 Technical Writing II

Keep in mind that these are only examples and suggestions. You are free to take a more"pick and choose"route to your minor in English—as long as you keep in mind that many upper-level courses do have prerequisites to consider.

All English majors and minors will have an English advisor who is assigned by the department.

The English Department hosts regular social events for English majors and minors.

English clubs (NCTE chapter, Sigma Tau Delta International English Honors Society Chapter, the New Growth Arts Review student-run literary magazine) are a good way to socialize around English-related activities and projects.

All faculty in the English Department schedule regular office hours when you can visit them to discuss your coursework. They will also answer your questions by email.

The undergraduate catalog has detailed course listings for each specialization of the English major.