Are you passionate about literature but don’t feel you want to commit to a Major or Specialist program in the area? The Minor in English Literature offers students a flexible opportunity to build literary studies into their broader university program. Students can select from a wide array of courses to create a specific area of concentration within the Minor or to explore a range of literary topics and approaches. The critical reading and writing skills gained from a Minor in English Literature, meanwhile, will enrich any career path.
Requirements for the Minor Program in English Literature
4.0 credits in English are required: ​
- What Is Literature?
- Critical Writing about Literature ​
- 3.0 additional credits in English, of which 1.0 credit must be at the C- or D-level
For more details on program requirements, visit the . Questions about program requirements should be directed to the Program Supervisor, Professor Kara Gaston (english-program-supervisor@utsc.utoronto.ca).
Interested in learning more about how our courses are structured and how you might develop your own path through your Minor program in English? Visit our Routes and Threads page.