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What skills does the Bachelor of Arts with a Major in English and a Concentration in Literature provide?
The program provides a broad set of writing and analytical skills.
What are some of the professional fields where the skills from this program can be useful?
Graduate school, business, law, journalism, medicine, creative writing, or any other professional field.
What are students encouraged to do in the program?
Students are encouraged to explore and understand the cultures represented in texts, articulate their own ideas, and improve their writing through the revision process.
What are some of the genres of literature that students will study in the program?
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What are some of the qualities of the texts students will read in the program?
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Study Notes
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in English and a Concentration in Literature
- Develops skills in critical thinking, analytical reading, and effective writing and communication
- Enhances understanding of literary and cultural contexts, and the ability to interpret and evaluate texts
Professional Fields
- Publishing, editing, and writing
- Teaching, education, and research
- Communications, media, and journalism
- Law, government, and public policy
Program Emphasis
- Students are encouraged to explore literary works from diverse cultural and historical backgrounds
- Students are encouraged to develop their own writing and critical thinking skills through coursework and creative projects
Literature Genres
- Fiction, poetry, drama, and creative nonfiction
- Historical periods, such as medieval, Renaissance, and modern literature
- Cultural and national literatures, such as American, British, and postcolonial literature
Textual Qualities
- Complex and nuanced language, structure, and themes
- Historical and cultural contexts that shape literary works
- Multiple perspectives and representation of diverse voices and experiences
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Description
Test your knowledge of literature across different genres in this English major with literature concentration quiz. Explore and understand the cultural context and literary techniques used by various writers and poets.
