English Minor
Build your skills in critical reading, effective writing, and creative problem solving – preparing you for a variety of career paths
English minors will develop their ability to analyze and interpret various literary works and cultures. Courses can range from highlighting literary theory to deep dives into classic works of literature.
An English minor offers a great deal of flexibility and is recommended for anyone working in fields requiring analysis of written work and strong public communication skills such as law, business or nonprofit management.
Click here for more information on English minor classes and program requirements.
Get Published
Our students have the chance to publish their work in Inner Weather – UNI’s student-run literary magazine.
Grad School Ready
Our graduates have gone on to succeed in nationally recognized graduate programs.
Making Literary History
Our department is home to the North American Review, which is the oldest literary magazine in the United States.
Find out more about English
Contact us directly at:
Department of Languages & Literatures
University of Northern Iowa
1001 Bartlett Hall
Cedar Falls, Iowa
50614-0502
Phone: (319) 273-2821
Email: langlit@uni.edu
Languages and Literatures Features
Final Thursday Reading Series featuring Marc Dickinson
Thu, Sep 26 2024
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hearst Center for the Arts
A Discussion with Lyz Lenz
Tue, Oct 08 2024
5:00pm - 6:00pm
A discussion with Lyz LenzNew York Times Best-selling author of This American Ex-Wife, Belabored, and Godland.moderated by Northern Iowa Feminists5-6 pm, Tuesday October 8Scholar Space, Rod Library light refreshments to follow Copies of Belabored will be available courtesy of Northern Iowa Feministsto participate in pre-discussion reading, contact feminists@uni.edu Free and open to all. Event sponsored by:Department of ArtHonors ProgramRod LibraryWomen's and Gender StudiesDepartment of Languages & LiteraturesCollege of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences
Final Thursday Reading Series: A Night of Monsters
Thu, Oct 31 2024
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hearst Center for the Arts, 304 W. Seerley Blvd., CF