1. Ten course units:
   1. English 190, 194, and 205.
   2. One unit of pre-1800 literary history from English 250 or 251.
   3. One unit of post-1800 literary history from English 254 or 258.
   4. One unit of English focused on anti-racism and/or social power structures, such as English 261 or 263. Upper-level English courses in literary studies or creative writing with this topical focus can also meet this requirement.
   5. One unit of media or genre studies from English 262, 264, or 265. Upper-level English courses in literary studies with this topical focus can also meet this requirement.
   6. One unit of literature in translation chosen from English 250 or a department or program outside of English (Chinese; Comparative Literature; Critical Identity Studies, French; Greek, Latin, and Mediterranean Studies; Japanese; Russian; or Spanish).
   7. One elective unit of literary studies, editing, or writing at the 200-level or above, chosen from English or Writing Program courses.
   8. A capstone seminar chosen from English 301 or 310.
2. Public or digital presentation of the student’s writing.

Majors who plan graduate study are strongly advised to select additional courses in literature in consultation with the major advisor. Such students should also acquire a thorough knowledge of at least one foreign language.