Requirements
The College of Letters and Science requires that students attain at least a 2.0 GPA on all credits in the minor attempted at UWM. In addition, students must attain a 2.0 GPA on all minor credits attempted, including any transfer work. The minor in English requires 18 credits, with at least 9 in residence at UWM, as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH 215 | Introduction to English Studies | 3 |
| Select 3 of the following courses in Literature and Cultural Theory: | 9 | |
| Survey of English Literature, Beginnings to 1500 | ||
| Survey of English Literature, 1500-1660 | ||
| Survey of English Literature, 1660-1798 | ||
| Survey of English Literature, 1798-1900 | ||
| Survey of English Literature: 1900 to the Present | ||
| Survey of Irish Literature | ||
| Survey of American Literature to 1865 | ||
| Survey of American Literature, 1865-1965 | ||
| Survey of Contemporary American Literature | ||
| The Art of Fiction: | ||
| The Development of the Novel: | ||
| The Development of the Short Story | ||
| Film and Literature | ||
| LGBTQ+ Literature: | ||
| The Development of Drama: | ||
| Comedy: | ||
| Modern Drama: | ||
| The Art of Poetry: | ||
| The Development of Poetry: | ||
| Survey of American Indian Literature | ||
| Survey of Ethnic Minority Literature | ||
| Survey of U.S. Latino/a Literature | ||
| Survey of Asian American Literature | ||
| Survey of African-American Literature to 1930 | ||
| Survey of African-American Literature, 1930 to the Present | ||
| Survey of Current Literary and Cultural Theory | ||
| World Literatures Written in English: | ||
| Shakespeare | ||
| Milton | ||
| Writers in English Literature, 1500-1660: | ||
| Writers in English Literature, 1660-1798: | ||
| Writers in English Literature, 1798-1900: | ||
| Writers in English Literature, 1900 to the Present: | ||
| Writers in American Literature, 1500-1900: | ||
| Writers in American Literature, 1900 to the Present: | ||
| Writers in African-American Literature: | ||
| Women Writers: | ||
| Studies in Literature, 1660-1800: | ||
| Studies in Literature, 1800-1900: | ||
| Literature in Context: | ||
| Literature and the Other Arts: | ||
| Studies in African-American Literature: | ||
| Studies in Irish Literature: | ||
| Studies in American Indian Literature: | ||
| Studies in World Literature Written in English: | ||
| Studies in U.S. Latino/a Literature: | ||
| Studies in Asian-American Literature: | ||
| Studies in Theory and Criticism: | ||
| Seminar in Irish Literature: | ||
| Seminar in American Literature: | ||
| Seminar in Modern Literature: | ||
| Seminar in Literary History: | ||
| Seminar in Critical Theory: | ||
| Seminar in Literature and Culture: | ||
| Seminar in Literature by Women: | ||
| Seminar in Literature and Sexuality: | ||
| Seminar in Literature and the Other Arts: | ||
| Seminar in African-American Literature: | ||
| Seminar in American Indian Literature: | ||
| Select a minimum of 6 credits in additional English courses numbered 300 and above | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
If you are ready to declare your minor, read on for details about the process and requirements.
1. When to Declare
You can declare the minor as long as you have taken one of the courses listed in the Requirements below.
2. To declare your minor fill out and submit the…
3. Initial Advising Appointment to Declare the Minor
The next step is to contact the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies, preferably via email (szczepan@uwm.edu). You must request an appointment. At that appointment, the Associate Chair can answer your questions about the minor.