John Jay College Of Criminal Justice | The City University of New York

Description. Students who have found their required English and Literature courses exciting may continue their exploration of texts (including films and other genres in popular culture) and develop their voices in a variety of written forms in the English minor. The minor offers students the opportunity tp broaden their experience of literary study, improve their critical thinking skills, and enhance their skills in analytical, expository and/or creative writing.

Rationale. The study of literature and the practice of expository and creative writing strengthen important skills while engaging students in significant historical, ethical and aesthetic debates. Students who study literature learn to read critically, form interpretations and make arguments based on evidence. Students who study writing will learn to express themselves clearly, concisely and creatively while also perfecting their editing and revision skills. Students who pursue the minor in English will graduate with a greater command of language and with incisive critical skills that will serve them well in their chosen career or post-graduate work.

Minor advisor. Professor Jay Walitalo, Department of English (212.484.1192, jwalitalo@jjay.cuny.edu)

Additional Information. Students who enrolled for the first time in September 2008 or thereafter must complete the minor in the form presented here. Students who enrolled prior to that date may choose the form shown here or the earlier version of this minor. A copy of the earlier version can be obtained on the College Web site, at the Office of Undergraduatre Studies or at the Lloyd George Sealy Library.

Requirements. To receive a minor in English a student must complete 18 credits with at least 3 credits at or above the 300-level. Students may apply the 6 credits earned in the general education literature requirement (LIT 230, LIT 231, LIT 232, LIT 233) toward their 200-level course requirement. Every student must take LIT 260 Introduction to Literary Study to earn the minor in English.

**Please Note: the following list is illustrative and not exhaustive. Students should consult the current course schedule for offerings in Literature (LIT) and English (ENG). These will include literature, film and writing courses.**

Required                                                                             Subtotal: 3 credits

LIT 260 Introduction to Literary Study

Electives                                                                              Subtotal: 15 credits

Select five. At least one course must be at or above the 300-level.

Literature

LIT 219 The Word as Weapon
LIT 223/AFR 223 African-American Literature
LIT 284 Film and Society
LIT 290 Special Topics
LIT 313 Shakespeare
LIT 315 American Literature and the Law
LIT 316 Gender and Identity in Literary Traditions
LIT 323 The Crime Film
LIT 325 Science Fiction Film 
LIT 327 Crime and Punishment in Literature
LIT 331 Steven Spielberg
LIT 342 Perspectives on Literature and Human Rights
LIT 344 Caribbean Literature and Culture
LIT 346 Cultures in Conflict 
LIT 360 Mythology in Literature
LIT 370 Topics in Ancient Literature
LIT 371 Topics in Medieval Literature
LIT 372 Topics in Early Modern Literature
LIT 373 Topics in Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Literature
LIT 374 Topics in 19th-Century Literature
LIT 375 Topics in 20th-Century Literature
LIT 3XX Banned Books
LIT 401 Special Topics

Writing

ENG 215 Poetry Writing and Reading
ENG 216 Fiction Writing
ENG 218 The Writing Workshop
ENG 233 News Reporting and Writing
ENG 235 Writing for Management, Business and Public Administration
ENG 245 Creative Nonfiction
ENG 250 Writing for Legal Studies
ENG 255 Argument Writing
ENG 316 Advanced Argument Writing and Response
ENG 334 Intermediate News Reporting and Writing
ENG 3XX Advanced Poetry 
ENG 3XX Advanced Fiction Writing
ENG 228/ANT 228 Introduction to Language
ENG 328/ANT 328 Forensic Linguistics

                                                                                                Total: 18-19 credits