English Minor

Academic Policies for Majors and Minors:

1. The General Education courses (ENGL 101 and ENGL 200) do NOT count as part of a student's curriculum in the English Department. English majors take ENGL 205 and/or 206 rather than ENGL 200.

2. While we prefer ENGL 205 or 206 be taken first, a student may enroll concurrently in a 300- or 400-level course with ENGL 205 or 206.

3. Students are encouraged to take at least one 300-level Literary History course before moving into 400-level ENGL seminars.

Department Activities for Students:

1. Students majoring and minoring in English are encouraged to involve themselves in Ariel, the department's literary society. To strengthen their writing, students are also encouraged to write for the literary magazine, Ariel. This student-run organization offers many opportunities for students to enhance their writing and editing skills, to make social and professional connections, and to celebrate reading and writing.

2. Our students have been very successful in the Metroversity Writing Competitions, which are held every spring. Our students fare well in these competitions, and our majors are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to hone their writing skills. Work on the school newspaper and yearbook represents another valuable avenue for students interested in writing.

3. English students are encouraged to apply for the annual English-Speaking Union Scholarship, in support of summer study in Great Britain.

4. English majors entering their junior or senior year are encouraged to apply for the annual Elizabeth Norton Hagan Scholarship, which provides a substantial cash award for that academic year.