English Major

English majors are thinkers. They read, discuss and write about works that represent diverse traditions, genres, and authors. The program exposes you to a multitude of texts and interpretive perspectives, so that by the end of your journey through the works that have impacted hundreds of years of cultures and peoples, you will have:

• Analyzed a range of literary issues, figures, texts, themes, techniques and genres;
• Discussed contexts of diverse cultures, such as the roles that race, class, gender and sexuality play in shaping cultural perception; and
• Argued competently in your writing through a close examination of works from critical and primary sources.

As you discuss, analyze, and argue about challenging issues, including the cultural impacts of race, gender and sexuality, English majors hone their expertise as storytellers, critical thinkers and problem solvers. The extensive experiences with language provide a great foundation for a wide variety of careers.

Master of Arts in English available for this major. 

To earn your bachelor's in English, you'll take a core of courses along with additional courses in the following areas:

• Language studies
• Multicultural studies
• British and American literature
• Advanced writing
• Pop culture studies