Emphasis in Multicultural Literature (12 Units)

The Multicultural Literature Emphasis gives the English major an opportunity to pursue his or her interests in studying the literature of various cultures and ethnic groups. The culmination of the emphasis is the Multicultural Literature project, which the student chooses in consultation with his or her advisor. The product of that course will be a completed work which addresses the literature (broadly defined as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama and film) in one of the following course areas.

Students interested in this emphasis should see Dr. Jacquelyn Kilpatrick for information.

Multicultural Literature Emphasis Requirements

Students must choose Sequence A as their required sequence.

In addition, choose six units from the following:

• ENGL 450 Native American Literature (3)
• ENGL 451 African/African American Literature (3)
• ENGL 452 Asian/Asian American Literature (3)
• ENGL 453 Hispanic/Hispanic American Literature (3)

As their final course in the emphasis, students take:

• ENGL 454 Multicultural Literature Project/Seminar (3)