The English General Minor consists of five (15 credit hours) of 300- and 400-level English courses; however, three hours must be at the 400 level. The General Minor allows students to “make their own” minor and enroll in courses which suit their personal interests and/or professional goals.
Program Highlights
Design your own minor to suit your professional goals or personal interests
Market yourself as a “well-rounded” candidate for future career options
A general minor can mix and match five classes in the five concentration areas: Literature, Professional Writing, Applied Language Studies, Journalism, and Creative Writing. Regardless of emphasis, the curriculum is still noted as a Minor in English.
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This course provides the student with a working knowledge of various types of technical communication, including the…
ENGL 334W
Technical Writing
This course provides the student with a working knowledge of various types of technical communication, including the writing of proposals, instructions, and reports for both the specialist and the nonspecialist. This is a writing intensive course. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENGL 110C and ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 231C.
An investigation of how African American literature has innovated, influenced, and been influenced by literary…
ENGL 465W
African American Literature
An investigation of how African American literature has innovated, influenced, and been influenced by literary movements, historical events, social transitions, and political upheavals. This is a writing intensive course. Prerequisites: One 300-level course in English or permission of instructor and a grade of C or better in one of the following: ENGL 211C, ENGL 221C, or ENGL 231C.
This course focuses on writing for television news and producing online news reports. Students strengthen their…
ENGL 382
Reporting News for Television and Digital Media
This course focuses on writing for television news and producing online news reports. Students strengthen their journalistic skills and learn the importance of writing clearly for a viewing audience while working under newsroom deadlines. By the end of the course, students should feel confident in producing accurate, detailed reports for both television news and online news sites. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENGL 110C and ENGL 211C.
Cost
Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit$250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit$408
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
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