English, Minor

The English minor at Saint Louis University is student-centered, with small, writing-intensive courses that emphasize discussion, close reading and critical thinking.

SLU's English minors take courses in traditional literary fields (including American, British and world literatures), as well as innovative and emergent areas of English studies (such as new media, rhetoric and creative writing). English minors develop imaginative engagements with different time periods and cultures and effective analytical thinking and writing skills throughout their coursework.

Students must complete a minimum total of 15 credits for the minor.

Continuation Standards

Students must complete all English courses with a grade of C or higher in order to count for English minor requirements and to continue in the minor.

Note: SLU-Madrid and SLU-St. Louis program requirements vary slightly by campus.

The English minor complements every degree program at SLU-Madrid. Minors hone their verbal communication skills through extensive practice in writing and engaging with the literary masterpieces of the English language. Find out more about SLU-Madrid's programs here.

Curriculum Overview

The English minor requires 15 credit hours of coursework, as follows:

• ENGL 3000 Encountering English (3 cr) 
• ENGL 3020 Shapes of English (3 cr) 
• ENGL 4140 Reading & Writing Justice (3 cr) 

Two English electives (6 credits), as follows:

• 2000- or 3000-level ENGL course
• 4000-level ENGL course**

*Prerequisite: ENGL 1500 or 1900

**With the exception of English 4110 Introduction to Linguistics, which does not count toward the English minor.

For additional information about this program, please contact englishadmin@slu.edu or call 314-977-3016.