Embark on a Literary Odyssey: Explore an Emphasis in English

Uncover the beauty and complexity of language and literature with our English emphasis. This program delves into the depths of literary analysis, creative writing, and critical thinking, providing students with a rich understanding of the written word and its impact on the world.

Key Learning Outcomes

1. Interpretive and Communicative Skills: English BGS graduates will develop and demonstrate critical reading strategies, professional writing expertise, and sophisticated analytical skills.
2. Interpretive and Communicative Contexts: English graduates will explore the development of literary traditions and genres as well as become familiar with the critical methodologies and scholarly conversations in the discipline; they will engage with these contexts in their written, oral, and visual work.
3. Interpretive and Communicative Ethics: English graduates will embrace literature as a source of wisdom, spiritual insight, and aesthetic pleasure; as a medium for encountering and reflecting upon the diversity of human experience; and as a guide for building relationships and discerning value.

Skills You Will Develop

1. Analytical and interpretive abilities for understanding and discussing literature
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills
3. Creativity and imagination in writing and literary expression
4. Research skills for exploring literary texts and contexts
5. Critical thinking for evaluating and synthesizing literary arguments

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in education, writing, editing, publishing, journalism, public relations, and more. The emphasis also lays a strong foundation for graduate studies in literature, creative writing, and related fields.

Immerse Yourself in the World of Literature: Start Your English Emphasis Today!