B.A. in English

The Department of English is concerned with the study of language and literature and with the craft of writing considered integral to education since ancient times. Although the department concentrates on texts written in English by authors from Great Britain, Ireland and the United States, it also examines translations of texts from other languages as well as newly emerging literatures in English from other cultural perspectives. Students may also encounter practices that are not, strictly speaking, “writing” at all, such as oral compositions, hypertexts and folk art. Career Opportunities Students who major in English pursue a variety of careers after graduation. These include: Writing/Editing, Publishing, Advertising, Law, Banking, Public Relations, Retail, Business/Industry and Education.