What is the English major?
According to College Board, studying English is more than just reading novels, short stories, plays and poetry. College Board states, "you'll have to examine what you read and come up with opinions about it. For example, you might have to explain a book's main theme or what it reveals about cultural stereotypes." English majors will be asked by their professors to produce their opinions in the form of class discussions and essays. English majors have the opportunity to cater the major to their personal interests. Advanced courses allow students to focus on certain authors, locations, or time periods of their choosing.
Why major in English?
English majors learn how to develop strong core skills that can be transferred to a number of jobs. English majors learn how to clearly convey messages and ideas to a variety of audiences. Students learn how to develop a coherent stance on a position or issue and convince others of their stance as well. English majors also have to read a lot for courses, but they learn how to quickly synthesize information and summarize it accurately for others. Since they read a lot of material, English majors develop strong time management skills because they need to effectively balance their homework and other responsibilities.
What courses can I take with an English major?
Creative Writing, Introduction to Pre/Post-1800 Literature, Women Writers, Myth & Fairytale, Nature & Literature, Literary Theory, Poetry, Science Fiction, British Literature, American Literature, Writing 4 New Media, Renaissance Studies, The Age of Satire, and MORE!
What can I do after college with a degree in English?
Here are some positions held by English major graduates!
- Technical Writer
- Journalist
- Publisher
- Copy Editor
- Public Relations Specialist
- Social Media Manager
- Lawyer
- Grant Writer
- Librarian
- Teacher
- Human Resource Employee
- Fundraiser
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