Minor in English Teaching (27 hours)

Program Requirements

1. At least 12 minor hours must be completed in residence at BYU.
2. Complete one of the following prerequisite courses:
   ENGL 251 : Fundamentals of Literary Interpretation and Criticism. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 251 : Fundamentals of Literary Interpretation and Criticism. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 150 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Introduction to concepts and practice of literary analysis; critical theories; and elements of fiction, poetry, and drama.
   
   
   ENGL 252 : Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 252 : Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 150 or equivalent, a 5 on the English AP exam, Engl 251, or instructor's consent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Selected primary texts representing three different critical approaches; practice in reading and writing applied criticism; library research paper.
   
   
3. Complete the following:
   ENGL 232 : Shakespeare. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 232 : Shakespeare. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su; Independent Study also.
   DESCRIPTION:	Careful reading and discussion of six to eight major plays.
   NOTE:	Does not fulfill English major requirements.
   
   
   ENGL 292 : British Literary History 2. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 292 : British Literary History 2. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su; Independent Study also.
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 251 or 252 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Development of ideas, movements, genres, and styles in later English literature as illustrated through representative texts.
   
   
   ENGL 293 : American Literary History. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 293 : American Literary History. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su; Independent Study also.
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 251 or 252 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Development of ideas, movements, genres, and styles in American literature as illustrated through representative texts.
   
   
   ENGL 329 : Teaching Grammar and Usage in Secondary Schools. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 329 : Teaching Grammar and Usage in Secondary Schools. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Sc Ed 276R.
   DESCRIPTION:	Language issues, particularly grammar, usage, and pedagogy, for students preparing to teach English at the secondary level.
   
   
   ENGL 377 : Teaching English in Secondary Schools. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 377 : Teaching English in Secondary Schools. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	ScEd 276R; concurrent enrollment in Engl 379.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theories and methods of teaching English and language arts to secondary school students.
   NOTE:	Required before student teaching.
   
   
   ENGL 378 : Teaching Literature and Reading in Secondary Schools. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 378 : Teaching Literature and Reading in Secondary Schools. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	English teaching major or minor status; Sc Ed 276R; Engl 251 or 252; Engl 292, 293, 420.
   RECOMMENDED:	Completion of all English major courses.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theories and methods of teaching literature, reading, and related literacy skills in secondary English classes.
   NOTE:	Take immediately before student teaching or interning.
   
   
   ENGL 420 : Literature for Adolescents. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 420 : Literature for Adolescents. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 251 or 252.
   DESCRIPTION:	Wide range of literature written for or read by teenagers.
   
   
   ENGL 423 : Teaching Composition in Secondary Schools. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 423 : Teaching Composition in Secondary Schools. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Sc Ed 276R
   DESCRIPTION:	Theories and methods of teaching writing to secondary school students.
   NOTE:	Required for all English teaching majors and minors.
   
   

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