The 英语 Program offers minors that students may use to supplement their majors and make themselves more marketable. For more information on the 英语 and Professional Writing minors, please contact Megan Simpson, 英语 Program Coordinator, at (电子邮件保护).
英语小
This minor allows students not majoring 用英语 to select any combination of 英语 courses to meet their needs (with the exception of ENGL 4, 15, 30, 和202年, which do not count towards the minor). Students may focus on literature or creative writing courses, or on a combination of the two. Courses that help students improve their critical reading and writing skills are valuable, regardless of students' educational and professional goals. For details on requirements for the 英语 minor, visit the University Bulletin.
Professional Writing Minor
Designed to complement all bachelor’s degree programs, this minor helps prepare students to write effectively in academia and the workplace. Practice-oriented courses such as workshops, peer conferences and portfolio-based seminars introduce students to a variety of writing projects, including business plans, 拨款申请, 战略计划, 演讲, 文学批评, 期刊文章, 法律简报, 年度报告, 新闻稿, website content and contracts. Theory courses focus on larger issues related to writing and analyzing texts, as well as on opportunities for graduate study. For details on requirements for the Professional Writing minor, visit the University Bulletin. Please note that, when declaring the Professional Writing minor on LionPATH, Penn State 阿尔图纳 students should choose the minor offered by Penn State Berks.