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A major in English will bring the world to you:

Travel back in time to the campfires of the Anglo-Saxons.

Travel forward in time to experience the thrills of the undiscovered future.

Travel today's world to find out what's happening in other places through the literature of Nigeria, Russia, Germany, France, Spain, Colombia, Norway, South Africa--and the whole world.

A major in English will help you understand people:

You'll become friends with centuries-old characters who will make you laugh, cry, and think.

You'll learn about the people of the past and appreciate the people of the present.

And you'll even discover your own independent voice and creative style.
A major in English will also develop your communication skills:

You'll discover that the benefits will be boundless in the "real world."


English Major

For a major, take just 10 courses beyond the requirements:

  • American Literature
  • British Literature I
  • British Literature II
  • Advanced Writing/Creative Writing
  • History of the English Language
  • Shakespeare
  • Literary Criticism
  • Three English electives
Students who major in English receive a well-balanced curriculum that emphasizes language, literature, writing, research, and oral communication.