A Minor in English and Media Studies gives undergraduate students opportunities to develop skills in the critical analysis and the creation of cultural texts. EMS minors cultivate their ability to read and evaluate critically, to communicate effectively in writing and speech, to create media, and to navigate the business of media. Students must take any four courses in English and Media Studies beyond the required Critical Reading and Writing and Multimodal Communication courses. The minor offers students flexibility to pursue their interest within or across areas of study such as communications, writing, and rhetoric; creative writing; cultural studies; literature and cinema; media production; or media studies.
For further information about policies related to minors, see the Program Policies page.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select four courses in English and Media Studies beyond the required General Education courses (EMS 101/EMS 101L or EMS 102/EMS 102L) and (EMS 104 or EMS 105). Students should consult with the EMS Minor coordinator about course choices that support their interests and needs. Possible areas of focus and related courses include: | 12 | |
| Communications, Writing, and Rhetoric | ||
| Introduction to Acting | ||
| Introduction to Communication Studies | ||
| Lies, Promises, and Insults | ||
| The Wonder of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Feminist Rhetorics: Past to Present | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Money, Power, Communication | ||
| Communication Design: Messages and Means | ||
| Creative Writing | ||
| Writing Poetry | ||
| Writing Fiction | ||
| Writing for Drama/Screen | ||
| Creative Writing: Climate Fiction | ||
| Cultural Studies | ||
| Decoding Digital Media | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Studies | ||
| American Landscapes | ||
| Immigrant and Ethnic Literature | ||
| Queer and Trans Media Studies | ||
| Cultural Studies and the Body | ||
| Literature and Cinema | ||
| Introduction to Cinema Studies | ||
| Horror/Sci-Fi in Film and Television | ||
| Shakespeare | ||
| Black Cinema | ||
| Women and Film | ||
| Literature and Medicine | ||
| International Cinema | ||
| Media Production | ||
| Introduction to Media Production | ||
| Introduction to Video Production | ||
| Introduction to Photography | ||
| Introduction to Graphic Design | ||
| Documentary Production | ||
| Podcasting | ||
| Media Studies | ||
| Introduction to Media Theory | ||
| Global Media | ||
| Disney+: Content + Platform | ||
| The Business of Media | ||
| Video Game Studies | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |