Program Information

(15 credits)

The English minor is designed to increase students’ abilities in oral and written expression, to develop their proficiency in reading and analyzing literature, and to stimulate their appreciation, awareness, and understanding of the fundamental human problems and situations revealed in great literature. It also seeks to further develop their skills and techniques in writing and oral communication.

To view a minor program sequence to assist with course planning, click here.

Contact Information

For more information about the English minor, contact Professor Paul Thifault, chairperson of the Literature, Writing and Journalism Department, at (413) 748-3260.

Required course (3 credits):

• ENGL 160 - Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3

Choose one course from the following (3 credits):

• ENGL 241 - American Literature I Credits: 3
• ENGL 242 - American Literature II Credits: 3
• ENGL 251 - African American Literature I Credits: 3
• ENGL 252 - African American Literature II Credits: 3
• ENGL 261 - British Literature I Credits: 3
• ENGL 262 - British Literature II Credits: 3

Additional requirements (9 credits):

One additional 200 level ENGL course (3 credits) excluding ENGL 203, 231, 232 and 234.

One 300 level ENGL course (3 credits)

One additional ENGL course numbered 200 or above

Note: One COMM course can be substituted for an ENGL course.