Your Minor options
Embarking on a minor program can be a powerful complement to your major. At the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Simon Fraser University, we offer minors that will equip you with key competencies for the job market.
Minors in World Literature or Italian
Extended Minor in World Literature
Deepen your understanding of world literatures with this extended minor. Designed to complement a variety of major choices, the extended minor option offers a comprehensive exploration of world literatures that delves deeper than a traditional minor.
Minor in Italian
This unique minor program invites you to delve into the intellectual legacy of Italian Humanism from the early Renaissance to modern times. With a combined focus on language and literature, this minor offers a profound exploration of Italian language and culture.
Degree Requirements and Downloadable Checklists
Extended minor checklist coming soon
Helpful Tips
How to declare your minor
Students can declare a WL or Extended WL Minor upon succeful completion of 2 WL courses.
There is no prerequesite to declare an Italian Minor, students can declare upon enrollment in 1 ITAL course.
Fill out a Declaration Form to start your minor!
Plan your program
For additional guidance, be sure to consult the helpful information available on our faculty's Plan Your Program page.
Speak with an advisor
If you have specific questions about planning your program, feel free to reach out to our academic advisors at wll_advising@sfu.ca or fill in this form.
Shape your academic journey with the Department of World Languages and Literatures at SFU. Explore the world of literature and languages to gain a deeper cultural, historical, and global awareness.