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The minor in British studies requires at least 18 credits, 15 of which must be taken at the 300 level or above. Courses must come from at least two different departments.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core 1: Modern Britain | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| British Literature and Culture After 1945 | ||
| Topics in Literature (as appropriate) | ||
or ENGL 491 | Topics in Writing | |
| Special Topics in the Humanities and Sciences (as appropriate) | ||
| History of Modern Britain | ||
| Core 2: British origins | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Shakespeare | ||
| Chaucer | ||
| Milton | ||
| 18th-century Studies: ____ | ||
| History of Early Modern Britain | ||
| Core 3: Britain’s impact on the world | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Caribbean Literature | ||
| American Literary Beginnings | ||
| The British Empire | ||
| American Colonies, 1450-1776 | ||
| The American Revolutionary Era, 1763-1800 | ||
| Caribbean History to 1838 | ||
| History of Southern Africa | ||
| Approved electives | ||
| Select nine credits from the core lists above or from the following: | 9 | |
ARTH 425 | ||
| Studies in 20th-century Art | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| English Drama From 900 to 1642 | ||
| Medieval Literature: Old English to Middle English | ||
| Early Modern Literature | ||
| Restoration and 18th-century Drama | ||
| Restoration and 18th-century British Literature | ||
| 18th-century British Novels and Narratives | ||
| British Literature of the Romantic Era | ||
| 19th-century British Novels and Narratives | ||
| Victorian Poetry | ||
| Early 20th-century British Literature | ||
| Medieval Studies: ____ | ||
| Early Modern Studies: ____ | ||
| Senior Seminar in English (as appropriate) | ||
| History in Film: ____ (as appropriate) | ||
| Topics in History (as appropriate) | ||
| Seminar in History (as appropriate) | ||
| Honors Module (as appropriate) | ||
| Modern Western Philosophy | ||
| Shakespeare and Religion | ||
| Topics in Theatre (as appropriate) | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |