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| == General Description == | |||
| ⚫ | The '''English Major''' (alternatively English concentration, B.A. in English) is a term for an ] ] degree in the ] and a few other countries which focuses on the study of ] in the ]. As a broad program of study, the English Major provides ]s with an opportunity to analyze works of literature and ] originally written in ]. Such an analysis prompts students to exercise both ] skills and their ability to present the results of their analysis in clear, cogent writing. A degree in English offers college graduates career opportunities in a number of fields which include (but are not limited to) ], ], ] and ], ], ], and ]. | ||
| ⚫ | The English Major (alternatively English concentration, B.A. in English) is a term for an ] ] degree in the ] and a few other countries which focuses on the study of ] in the ]. As a broad program of study, the English Major provides ]s with an opportunity to analyze works of literature and ] originally written in ]. Such an analysis prompts students to exercise both ] skills and their ability to present the results of their analysis in clear, cogent writing. A degree in English offers college graduates career opportunities in a number of fields which include (but are not limited to) ], ], ] and ], ], ], and ]. | ||
| == History == | == History == | ||
| The English Major rose into prominence in ] colleges shortly after the introduction of the ]s system. It provided an opportunity for students to seek the humanistic truths that had been traditionally only taught in ]. The English Major became popular during a time when religious beliefs were becoming invalid in the face of scientific discoveries, and ] was thought to act as a replacement for ] in the retention and advancement of ]. The English Major thus provided students with the chance to draw ], ], and ] qualities of older studies from a richer and broader source of literature than that of the ancient ] and ] classics. | The English Major rose into prominence in ] colleges shortly after the introduction of the ]s system. It provided an opportunity for students to seek the humanistic truths that had been traditionally only taught in ]. The English Major became popular during a time when religious beliefs were becoming invalid in the face of scientific discoveries, and ] was thought to act as a replacement for ] in the retention and advancement of ]. The English Major thus provided students with the chance to draw ], ], and ] qualities of older studies from a richer and broader source of literature than that of the ancient ] and ] classics. | ||
| == Skills Acquired == | == Skills Acquired == | ||
| In the past a ] in ] usually meant an intensive study of ] and ] literary masterpieces. Now, however, an English Major encompasses a much broader range of topics which stretch over multiple disciplines. While the requirements for an English Major vary from university to university, most English departments emphasize three core skills: analyzing literature, a process which requires ] and ]; creativity and imagination with regards to the production of good writing; and an understanding of different ], ], and literary styles from various time periods. Prospective English Majors can expect to take college courses in ], ], ], ] and ], multicultural literature, several literary genres (such as ], ], and ]), and a number of elective multidisciplinary topics such as ], courses in the ], and studies in a foreign language. To the end of studying these disciplines, candidates for a Major in English attain skills in critical thinking, literary analysis, an appreciation for the diversity of cultures, and an ability to clearly and persuasively express their ideas in writing. | In the past a ] in ] usually meant an intensive study of ] and ] literary masterpieces. Now, however, an English Major encompasses a much broader range of topics which stretch over multiple disciplines. While the requirements for an English Major vary from university to university, most English departments emphasize three core skills: analyzing literature, a process which requires ] and ]; creativity and imagination with regards to the production of good writing; and an understanding of different ], ], and literary styles from various time periods. Prospective English Majors can expect to take college courses in ], ], ], ] and ], multicultural literature, several literary genres (such as ], ], and ]), and a number of elective multidisciplinary topics such as ], courses in the ], and studies in a foreign language. To the end of studying these disciplines, candidates for a Major in English attain skills in critical thinking, literary analysis, an appreciation for the diversity of cultures, and an ability to clearly and persuasively express their ideas in writing. | ||
| == Career Opportunities == | == Career Opportunities == | ||
| Unlike other ] degrees, a major in ] opens a variety of career opportunities for college graduates entering the job market. The most obvious career choices for English Majors are ], ], ], and ]. However, other less intuitive job options include positions in ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. | Unlike other ] degrees, a major in ] opens a variety of career opportunities for college graduates entering the job market. The most obvious career choices for English Majors are ], ], ], and ]. However, other less intuitive job options include positions in ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. | ||
| ⚫ | == See also == | ||
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| A List of Famous English Majors | A List of Famous English Majors | ||
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| de Vane, William Clyde. ''The English Major.'' College English, Vol. 3, No. 1 (Oct., 1941), pp. 47-52 | de Vane, William Clyde. ''The English Major.'' College English, Vol. 3, No. 1 (Oct., 1941), pp. 47-52 | ||
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The English Major (alternatively English concentration, B.A. in English) is a term for an undergraduate university degree in the United States and a few other countries which focuses on the study of literature in the English language. As a broad program of study, the English Major provides students with an opportunity to analyze works of literature and film originally written in English. Such an analysis prompts students to exercise both critical thinking skills and their ability to present the results of their analysis in clear, cogent writing. A degree in English offers college graduates career opportunities in a number of fields which include (but are not limited to) writing, editing, teaching and research, advertising, public relations, and law.
History
The English Major rose into prominence in American colleges shortly after the introduction of the electives system. It provided an opportunity for students to seek the humanistic truths that had been traditionally only taught in classical studies. The English Major became popular during a time when religious beliefs were becoming invalid in the face of scientific discoveries, and literature was thought to act as a replacement for religion in the retention and advancement of culture. The English Major thus provided students with the chance to draw moral, ethical, and philosophical qualities of older studies from a richer and broader source of literature than that of the ancient Greek and Latin classics.
Skills Acquired
In the past a degree in English usually meant an intensive study of British and American literary masterpieces. Now, however, an English Major encompasses a much broader range of topics which stretch over multiple disciplines. While the requirements for an English Major vary from university to university, most English departments emphasize three core skills: analyzing literature, a process which requires critical thinking and logic; creativity and imagination with regards to the production of good writing; and an understanding of different cultures, civilizations, and literary styles from various time periods. Prospective English Majors can expect to take college courses in academic writing, creative writing, literary theory, American and British literature, multicultural literature, several literary genres (such as poetry, drama, and film studies), and a number of elective multidisciplinary topics such as history, courses in the social sciences, and studies in a foreign language. To the end of studying these disciplines, candidates for a Major in English attain skills in critical thinking, literary analysis, an appreciation for the diversity of cultures, and an ability to clearly and persuasively express their ideas in writing.
Career Opportunities
Unlike other vocational degrees, a major in English opens a variety of career opportunities for college graduates entering the job market. The most obvious career choices for English Majors are writing, journalism, editing, and teaching. However, other less intuitive job options include positions in advertising, public relations, acting, law, business, marketing, and directing.
See also
A List of Famous English Majors
An explanation on Academic Degrees
References
O'Hara, Shelly. What Can You Do with a Major in English. Hoboken: Wiley Publishing Inc., 2005. ISBN 0-7645-7605-4
The University of Chicago Courses and Programs of Study The College 2006-2008.
de Vane, William Clyde. The English Major. College English, Vol. 3, No. 1 (Oct., 1941), pp. 47-52
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