English Minor

The minor strengthens skills relevant to writing, publishing, business, law, public service, and graduate study. It complements your primary degree; it does not by itself provide professional licensure or guarantee entry into a particular career.

• Faculty-guided research: Develop a research question, evaluate scholarly sources, and produce an original analysis of a literary or cultural text.
• Collaborative learning: Work with classmates on interpretations, discussion leadership, or group presentations that bring different perspectives into conversation.
• Writing and revision: Strengthen analytical writing through substantial assignments, peer review, faculty feedback, and revision.
• Community-engaged literary projects: Connect literary study with community interests through public readings, reading groups or projects, with local libraries and cultural organizations.

• Interpret literary texts through close reading.
• Situate texts within cultural and historical contexts.
• Evaluate competing interpretations and supporting evidence.
• Construct clear, persuasive analytical arguments.
• Recognize how language represents identities and social experiences.

SXU's English minor combines a common foundation in literary study with room to choose your direction. You can explore a range of traditions or build a focused set of electives, connecting your major with questions about culture, history, and human experience.