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The requirements for a language arts minor are 26 credit hours (with at least 9 hours at the 300 or 400 level), including:

A. Required Courses

• ENG 160 Introduction to Literature
• ENG 205 Children’s Literature
• ENG 260 Approaches to Literary Studies
• ENG 317 The English Language: History, Structure, and Grammar

B. Students minoring in language arts must also take one film course, such as:

• HUM 290 Twentieth Century Studies: Film
• HUM 303 Contemporary Studies: The Movies
• HUM 306 From Novel to Film
• HUM 340 French Film Comedy
• ENG 361 Shakespeare on Film

And one of the following:

• HUM 330 Arab and Asian Studies
• HUM 332 Latin American Studies
• HUM 333A African Studies I
• HUM 333B African Studies II
• HUM 334 North American Studies
• HUM 335 Caribbean Studies

Select from the following to equal 26 credit hours:

• ENG 203 Literature: The Short Story
• ENG 206 Introduction to Poetry
• ENG 207 Introduction to Mass Media
• ENG 222 Introduction to African-American Literature

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• ENG 322 Studies in African-American Literature
• ENG 241 History of the Drama
• ENG 275 Introduction to Classical Literature and Mythology
• ENG 301 British Writers I
• ENG 302 British Writers II
• ENG 310 American Literature I
• ENG 311 American Literature II
• ENG 320 Selected Writers
• ENG 321 Modern Poetry
• ENG 331 Contemporary Drama
• ENG 333 Detroit in Literature
• ENG 350 World Literature
• ENG 351 Shakespeare
• ENG 352 The Novel
• ENG 353 Contemporary Literature of Africa
• ENG 361 Shakespeare on Film
• ENG 370 Literature by Women

C. Electives

LS 105 Strategies for College Learning 4 hours
Prerequisite: Placement determined by testing; Term: 1,2
This course continues to develop literal comprehension skill, as well as vocabulary development and study skills. The main focus is on the improvement of critical reading skills, such as making inferences and drawing conclusions, distinguishing between fact and opinion, and evaluating the author's purpose, tone and bias. A minimum of 10 periods of individualized instruction in the Computer Assisted Instruction Lab is required.

General Information
The Associate of Arts in liberal studies is particularly suited for the student who would like a strong foundation in the liberal arts, and whose interests cut across a variety of academic disciplines. This degree can be elected for educational and cultural enrichment or can serve as the basis for further study toward the bachelor’s degree.

Specific Information
The Associate of Arts degree requires a minimum of 64 credit hours.

Career Information
The Associate of Arts in liberal studies serves as a basis for employment in a variety of positions that require a broad college education. This is an ideal program for students
who want to explore career options and provides the strong grounding in the liberal arts necessary for today’s changing job market.

Special Elements of the Program
The program allows you a great deal of flexibility and choice in the selection of classes. If you are a part-time or evening student, you can easily complete this degree in a timely fashion.

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