English Minor

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Students who have successfully completed a minor in English from Lakeland University should be able to:

Read critically and closely, analyzing how texts and language create and affect meaning and our understanding of the world.
Write convincing arguments that are logical, well supported, and professionally presented.
Communicate their ideas with others in ways that are clear, respectful, and evidence-driven.
Identify key literary techniques, figures, and movements across a diverse range of texts in English.

Minor Requirements (24 semester hours)

For Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Education Certification (grades 1-8)

ENG 311 - Exploring Early British Literature
ENG 312 - Exploring Later British Literature
ENG 320 - Exploring American Literature
ENG 370 - Shakespeare
WRT 300 - Advanced Composition (WI)
Three (3) additional semester hours of ENG-designated coursework numbered at the 200-level.
Six (6) additional semester hours of ENG-designated coursework numbered 300 or above (one of which must be numbered 400 or above). One of these courses must have an emphasis in American literature.

Teacher Certification:

To qualify for Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence (grades 1-8) teaching certification in English, a student must complete the courses listed above, the Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Education Major/Professional Sequence and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s (DPI) statutory requirements.