Liberal Arts: English Language and Literature Major

All undergraduate students must complete 40 credits in General Education. Designed to foster well-educated critical thinkers and global citizens, the program includes required and elective courses in writing, mathematics and analytics, science, foreign languages, arts and humanities, and the social sciences. Through these courses, students enhance their self-awareness, academic and problem-solving skills, civic awareness, and intercultural knowledge. The General Education program exposes students to a range of disciplines in the Arts and Sciences, which can serve as a context for their studies in their discipline. In addition, the program, and in general, the whole of the University’s undergraduate program, strives to enhance students’ appreciation of the diversity of cultural, ethnic, and professional settings in which they may live and work in the future.

The Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature program combines research-based teaching and a strong emphasis on engaged, experiential learning. We offer the best of the small department—its focus on the individual student and a passionate commitment to teaching—together with the varied range of courses that is the privilege of larger institutions.

The Strengths of the Program

Students in the program benefit from: A choice of three different areas of study in English Language and Literature: linguistics, literature, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Ability to earn a minor in areas such as Sustainability, Psychology, Theater, or a double major in any of the University’s other degree programs. Exposure to faculty actively involved with research and with broad professional experience in their fields of expertise. Opportunity to earn European-recognized certification as a teacher of English as a Foreign Language. A very flexible class schedule, with afternoon, evening, and e-learning courses to accommodate students’ work schedules. Faculty mentoring and personal support for your academic and professional development. Career counseling and networking opportunities through the Career Development Office during and after your studies.