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The Major

The minimal major consists of eight courses plus English 401 and a two-course Independent Study Thesis (English 451 and 452). Courses in the major are to be distributed as follows:

  • Required: English 120, English 200 (prerequisite 120), English 401 (prerequisite 200), and English 451 and 452.
  • Electives: Six to ten courses, including two courses in literature before 1900, at least one of which must be in literature before 1800. Courses that fulfill this distribution are designated by “[Before 1800]” or “[Before 1900]” in the course description.

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