English (EN)
Through engagement with literary and non-literary texts, English majors learn to read closely, think critically, challenge assumptions, practice methods of research, and write with clarity, coherence, and precision. As the English major progresses from introductory to capstone courses, students are offered increasingly sophisticated and elaborate writing and analytic tasks, preparing them for a wide variety of professions after graduation.
Students interested in pursuing a major in English should complete the All-College Expository Writing requirement by enrolling in EN 105 Writing Seminar II or EN 110 Writing about Literature. We also recommend that freshmen explore introductory literature classes, including Fiction, Poetry, Film, Drama, and Nonfiction.
Recommended courses for a prospective major
Fall
Spring
EN 105 Writing Seminar II
or
EN 110 Writing about Literature
and
One 100-level literature course
EN 105 Writing Seminar II
or
EN 110 Writing about Literature
(if one of the two options was not already completed)
and
One 100-level literature course
and
One 200-level course*
* We recommend that students take both classes at the 100-level prior to enrolling in 200-level courses. However, most classes at the 200-level have no prerequisites and are thus open to ambitious freshmen.
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