Portal
literature minor
You don’t have to be an English major to focus on literature as a minor. This program allows students with a deep interest in literary exploration and criticism to indulge their passion through the study of writing across history, cultures and genres.
credits required for the Literature minor
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of students are assigned multiple advisers devoted to guiding them through their four years at WOU
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of students who apply to WOU are selected for admission
student clubs and organizations are waiting to welcome you in
Highlights of the program
- Learn how literature relates to culture, society, individuals and your own community
- Explore new genres and literary movements to gain appreciation and expand your world view
- Get the skills you need to write well-founded communications that will be necessary on the job
Example Courses
Faculty
ANN BLISS
Associate Professor, Literature, English Studies Department
503-838-8368 | blissa@wou.edu | BELL 320
HENRY HUGHES
Professor, Literature and Writing, English Studies Department
503-838-9494 | hughesh@wou.edu | BELL 316
GAVIN KEULKS
Director of the Honors Program, Honors Program
503-838-8519 | keulksg@wou.edu | APSC 210
DAMIAN KOSHNICK
NTT Visiting Assistant Professor, Writing, English Studies Department
503-838-9438 | koshnickd@wou.edu | BELL 321
MARJORY LANGE
Professor, Literature/Writing & Humanities, English Studies Department
503-838-8307 | langem@wou.edu | BELL 319
THOMAS RAND
Professor, Literature, English Studies Department
503-838-8258 | randt@wou.edu | BELL 301
RYAN TOPPER
Assistant Professor, Literature, English Studies Department
503-838-9437 | topperr@wou.edu | BELL 323