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English

Bachelor of Arts

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Bachelor of Arts in English, Literature
120 credits

A literature concentration allows you to concentrate your courses in British, American, and world literatures. The concentration is recommended for students intending to pursue graduate work in literature.&

Students are encouraged to take as many classes as possible in the British literature sequence and the American literature sequence. Through these classes, you will have covered the major authors and periods in both British and American literature. Additionally, you will take world literature for an appreciation of non-English literatures. Beginning with ENG-L 260 Introduction to Advanced Study of Literature, you will round off your experiences with ENG-L 371 Introduction to Critical Practices.

This program is part of the School of Humanities & Social Sciences.

Graduates of this program often seek careers in employment settings like:

  • Advertising departments
  • Human services agencies
  • Business/industry
  • Colleges & schools
  • Magazines & newspapers
  • Public relations firms
  • Publishing companies
  • Research & development firms

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