Analyzes English program catalog descriptions at 81 four-year colleges. Concludes that the English major has changed little since 1965-68, with literature remaining at the core of the program. (MM)

Claims that undergraduate curricula show a tension between a commitment to diversity and a commitment to coherence. Argues that the issues of "minority" students--including Blacks, homosexuals, and women--must be included to teach the value of encountering, listening to, and establishing a connection with different lifestyles and…