English Literature Minor

The minor consists of 15 credit hours in literature, including

1. ENG-L 202 Literary Interpretation (3 cr.)
2. One of the following: ENG-E 301, ENG-E 302, ENG-E 303, ENG-E 304 (3 cr.)
3. Three 3-credit-hour, 200- to 400-level ENG-L or ENG-E courses
4. At least one elective course must be taken at the 300 level.

At least 9 credit hours of the above courses must be taken at IU Kokomo.

English Creative Writing Minor

Prerequisites: ENG-W 131 and ENG-W 132
Required Core Courses (9 hours)

• ENG-W 206 Introduction to Creative Writing (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 303 Poetry Writing (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 301 Fiction Writing (3 cr.)

Electives Courses (6 hours)

• ENG-W 311 Creative Nonfiction (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 315 Writing for the Web (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 395 Individual Study of Writing (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 398 Internship in Writing (0-3 cr.)
• ENG-W 215 Introduction to Rhetoric and Persuasion (3 cr.)

         Professional Writing Minor

Required Core Courses (9 hours)

• ENG-W 231/321 Professional Writing (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 365 Technical Editing (3cr.)
• ENG-W 350 Advance Expository Writing 

Electives (6 hours)

• ENG-W 215 Introduction to Rhetoric and Persuasion (3 cr.).
• ENG-W 311 Creative Non-Fiction (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 315 Writing for the Web (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 210 Literacy and Public Life (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 206 Introduction to Creative Writing (3 cr.)

      Individualized English Minor

The Individualized English minor is designed for students who want to explore the full range of courses and experiences English has to offer, including courses in language and linguistics, creative writing, literature, cultural studies, film, rhetoric, and writing. The minor requires 15 credit hours with a C or better. 

Required Courses

• ENG-L 202 Literary Interpretation (3 cr.)
• ENG-L, ENG-W, ENG-E 200 level or above. 2 courses (6 cr.)
• ENG-L, ENG-W, ENG-E 300 level or above. 2 courses (6 cr.)

       Film Studies Minor

The Film Studies Minor can be earned with 18 credit hours.

Required:

• CMLT-C 190 Introduction to Film (3 cr.)

Choose 15 credits from the following courses:

• CMLT-C 390 Film and Society (3 cr.)
• CMLT-C 392 Genre Study in Film (3 cr.). May be repeated once for credit with a different topic.
• CMLT-C 491 Authorship in the Cinema (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 295 American Film Culture (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 395 British and American Film Studies (3 cr.)

Notes:

• At least 9 credit hours of the total 18 credit hours for the minor MUST be taken at the 300-level or above
• At least 9 credit hours of the total 18 credit hours for the minor MUST be taken at IU Kokomo
• Other film courses may be considered as fulfilling requirements in this minor program. Please consult a faculty member in the program.

Irish Studies Minor

The Irish Studies Minor introduces students to key themes in Irish historical and cultural development. It offers students a deeper understanding of the Irish post-colonial and immigrant experience, particularly the diasporic experience of the Irish in America and throughout the British Commonwealth. The minor also provides students with the opportunity to study issues in contemporary Ireland.  The Irish Studies Minor is interdisciplinary in scope, offering courses in several disciplines.

The Irish Studies Minor requires 15 semester hours of courses with a significant Irish focus. Courses may come from different disciplines, but will only be accepted towards the minor when they deal with Irish topics. At least 9 of the required 15 hours must be completed at IU Kokomo. Students choose 15 credit hours from the following courses:

• ENG-L 335 Victorian Literature (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 346 Twentieth-Century British Fiction (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 366 Modern Drama: Irish Drama (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 369 Studies in British and American Authors (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 379 American Ethnic and Minority Literature (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 381 Recent Writing: Ireland (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 383 Studies in British or Commonwealth Culture (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 388 Studies in Irish Literature and Culture (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 431 Topics in Literary Studies (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 450 Seminar: Irish Authors (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 480 Seminar: Literature and History (3 cr.) 
• HIST-H 425 Topics in History: Irish History (3 cr.)  
• CMLT-C 392 Genre Study in Film: Ireland in Film and Literature (3 cr.)

Note: The Irish Studies Minor requires 15 semester hours of courses with a significant focus on Irish Studies. Courses may come from different disciplines, but will only be accepted toward the minor when they deal with Irish Studies topics.

Spanish Minor

Prerequisite: SPAN-S204 Second Year Spanish II

Required: 12 Credit Hours

• SPAN-S311 Spanish Grammar (3cr.)
• SPAN-S312 Spanish Composition (3cr.)
• Either SPAN-S275 Hispanic Culture (3cr.) or SPAN-S325 Oral Spanish for Teachers (3cr.)
• One credit hour elective course in Spanish at the 300 or 400 level. Currently offered courses that meet this requirement include SPAN-S317 Spanish Coversation and Diction (3cr.), SPAN-S360 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3cr.), and SPAN-S325 Oral Spanish for Teachers (3cr.)
• SPAN-S325 may not be used to satisfy more than one category.
• Other courses may be added to this list; consult a faculty member in Spanish or an academic advisor for more information.