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

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

• ENG-W 260 Film Criticism (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 302 Screenwriting (3 cr.)
• 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.)

Professional Writing Minor

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

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

• 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 consists of three categories, and you must choose from each category.  The minor can be earned with 15 credit hours.

1. Theory, Aesthetics, and Genre

• CMLT-C 297 Film Genres (3 cr.)
• CMLT-C 391 Film Theory and Aesthetics (3 cr.)
• CMLT-C 392 Genre Study in Film (3 cr.)

2. Writing and Film

• ENG-W 260 Film Criticism (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 302 Screenwriting (3 cr.)

3. Film Electives

• CMLT-C 390 Film and Society (3 cr.)
• CMLT-C 395 The Documentary Film (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 295 American Film Culture (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 394 Film and Literature (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 395 British and American Film Studies (3 cr.)

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:

• CMLT-C 392 Genre Study in Film: Ireland in Film and Literature (3 cr.)
• 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.)  

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-S 204 Second Year Spanish II

• SPAN-S 311 Spanish Grammar (3 cr.)
• SPAN-S 312 Spanish Composition (3 cr.)
• Either SPAN-S 275 Hispanic Culture (3 cr.) or SPAN-S 325 Oral Spanish for Teachers (3 cr.)
• One credit hour elective course in Spanish at the 300 or 400 level. Currently offered courses that meet this requirement include:
  • SPAN-S 317 Spanish Coversation and Diction (3 cr.),
  • SPAN-S 360 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3 cr.),
  • SPAN-S 325 Oral Spanish for Teachers (3 cr.)
• SPAN-S 325 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.