Minor in English Language

The minor in English language is for non English language and literature students who are interested in the nature of language, the tool of communication that makes us human. It provides training in linguistic analysis and enhances students’ cross-disciplinary interests in language-related issues.

A minor in English language:

• Helps students to understand the history and structure of English
• Helps students to understand the relationship between society and language
• Equips students with the necessary tools to compare languages across cultures in a multilingual and multicultural world

Students enrolling in the English language minor should have normally completed a minimum of 30 credits of course work and be in good academic standing.

The following rules apply:

• The minor consists of a minimum of 18 credits, including at least nine credits in courses at or above the 300 level.
• At least six credits of the nine credits at or above the 300 level must be taken in residence at AUS.
• At least nine credits of the 18 credits required for the minor must be taken in residence at AUS.
• A minimum GPA of 2.00 must be earned in courses completed to satisfy the minor.

Students seeking a minor in English language must successfully complete the following courses or their equivalent. All course prerequisites must be satisfied.

This minor is not open to English language and literature students.