English Minors at PLU

The Department of English offers minors in Writing and Literature, and also anchors the interdisciplinary minor in Publishing and Printing Arts (PPAP).

Literature, Culture, and Power

This 20-credit minor involves:

  • Literature Courses (12 semester hours)
  • Writing Course (4 semester hours)
  • Literature or Writing course (4 semester hours)
Writing

This 20-credit minor involves:

  • Writing Courses (12 semester hours)
  • Literature Course (4 semester hours)
  • Literature or Writing Course (4 semester hours)
Publishing and Printing Arts

This 20-credit minor involves:

  • Three core courses (12 semester hours)
    • ENGL 311/COMA 321/PPAP 301: The Book in Society
    • ENGL 312/COMA 322/PPAP 302: Publishing Procedures
    • ENGL 313/ARTD 315/PPAP 321: The Art of the Book I
  • Plus two elective courses (8 hours) in two of four categories: Writing/Editing, Marketing/Management, Design/Production, and History.

You can explore the PPAP requirements and courses and the entire English program in the PLU Catalog.

Updated April 16, 2026