English Secondary Teaching Minor

1. 4 credits in American ethnic literature selected from

• ENG 112 - Literature of Ethnic America (4) Credits
• ENG 341 - Selected Ethnic Literature (4) Credits
• ENG 342 - African American Literature (4) Credits

2. Required course

• ENG 215 - Fundamentals of Grammar (4) Credits or
• ENG 376 - History of the English Language (4) Credits

3. Required course

• ENG 224 - American Literature (4) Credits

4. Required course

• ENG 241 - British Literature (4) Credits

5. Required course

• ENG 380 - Advanced Critical Writing (4) Credits

6. Required course

• ENG 398 - Approaches to Teaching Literature and Composition (4) Credits (Instructor permission required; all other courses required for the English teaching minor must be completed as well).

Additional information

Generally, a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 is required in courses included in the minor, with no single course grade below 2.0. Second undergraduate degree candidates completing the minor may be required to take additional courses at Oakland University beyond the stated minimums. Students must consult with the secondary education minor adviser in the department.