WHAT YOU’LL STUDY

The Southern studies minor is an interdisciplinary minor that can include courses in English, history, music, religion and other disciplines. You must successfully complete 18 hours of select courses to earn a minor in Southern studies.

Introduction to Southern Studies is the only course required for the minor.

With this solid foundation in place, you can customize the minor the way you’d like by selecting five courses, or 18 hours, from a list that includes:

  • African-American Literature
  • Southern Film Experience
  • Southern Literature
  • Appalachian Literature
  • Southern Jewish Literature
  • Southern Women’s Writing
  • Young America, 1800–1865
  • History of the South
  • African-American History
  • Survey of American Popular Music
  • African-Americans and the Political System
  • Southern Politics
  • African-American History
  • Sociology of the Contemporary South

You can also talk with your minor advisor about earning course credit by conducting an internship, researching a special topic, or taking a course that covers subject matter that is not part of the regular curriculum.

You’ll need to make at least a “C” in each course to earn a minor in Southern studies, although you might be allowed to make one “D.” The Department of English may specify certain courses that you’ll need to make at least a “C” in, and you’ll need to make an overall average of “C” or better on all work presented for the minor.

You must take at least half of the hours required for the minor at PC. The Provost must approve any substitutions to the requirements of the Southern studies minor prior to completion of the amended requirement.

Speak with your advisor or the chair of the English department about minimum grades allowed and any additional requirements for the Southern studies minor.

MORE INFORMATION

  • CO = Co-requisite
  • CO = Co-requisite
  • POI = Permissions of Instructor
  • PR = Pre-requisite
  • RE = Recommended
  • XL = Cross-listed

FACULTY

Dr. Terry Barr

Professor of English

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Dr. Kendra Hamilton

Associate Professor of English

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Dr. Richard Thomas

Professor of Music

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