Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
This minor is open to students from all majors except for those majoring in English with a Creative Writing Concentration. The prerequisite for this minor is a “C” or better in ENGL 102.
The Creative Writing minor requires 18 hours of coursework as follows:
Twelve hours from the following:
Students who are pursuing a major in an area other than English may minor in English by taking 18 hours of upper-level English courses (300- or 400-level courses) , including one course from each of the following groups:
The European Studies Minor is open to students from all majors and consists of three components: British literature, European foreign literatures and cultures, and European history. Each of the courses listed below will note the interdisciplinary and cultural symbiosis of European literatures, foreign languages and histories.
Students minoring in European studies will complete 18 credit hours selected from the three areas as indicated below. A grade of "C" or better is required in each course applied to the European studies minor.
British or European Literature - Choose 6 credit hours
*Course is an appropriate selection when a European culture is its focus.
European Languages - Choose 6 credit hours
European Art History, History and Politics - Choose 6 credit hours
This minor is open to students from all majors. Students must (1) work carefully with their advisors in choosing courses of study and (2) complete the 18-credit hours of study with a "C" or better in each course. Some upper-level courses may require permission of the instructor in addition to enrollment as a film studies minor. Prerequisites include a "C" or better in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
The minor requires a total of 18 hours of coursework as follows:
Nine hours from the following:
Note: ENGL and MEDA topics classes that are film related may be petitioned to substitute for one of the three-hour elective courses.
Instruction in the beginning French courses is designed primarily to increase proficiency in the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Courses on the 200- and 300-levels emphasize the study of the French language and European culture. While they are designed for students wishing to pursue the French minor, they are also appropriate for any students wanting electives.
A minor in French consists of a minimum of 18 credit hours of coursework in French. At least 6 credit hours must be at the 300- or 400-level. Most students study abroad in order to complete the requirements for a French minor.
Study abroad is available to all students through the Office of Study Abroad.
Students who are pursuing a degree other than the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities may minor in humanities by taking 18 hours of coursework as listed below. Students must complete the 18-credit hours of study with a “C” or better in each course. Some upper-level courses may require instructor permission, and some courses may have ENGL 102 as a prerequisite.
The minor requires 18 hours of coursework as follows:
This minor is open to all students except: (1) students majoring in Communication; (2) students majoring in English with a Professional Writing Concentration. The prerequisite for this minor is a “C” or better in ENGL 102.
The Journalism and Professional Writing minor requires 18 hours of coursework as follows:
Students who are pursuing a major in an area other than English or English with a creative writing concentration may minor in literary studies by taking 18 hours from the following course list, including at least two courses (six hours) from each of the following groups:
Introductory Literary Surveys & Readings - Choose 6 credit hours
Literature of Specific Ages or Cultures - Choose 6 credit hours
Special Topics or Studies in Literature - Choose 6 credit hours
A minor in Spanish consists of a minimum of 18 credit hours of coursework in Spanish. At least 6 credit hours must be at the 300- or 400- level. Coursework must include:
Students pursuing a minor are urged to participate in an approved study abroad program.
This minor requires 18 hours of coursework as follows:
Nine hours from the following:
NOTE: A 300-level or above speech, theatre, honors or media course focused on performance technique may be petitioned to substitute for one of the three-hour elective courses