The Bachelor of Arts in English trains students to communicate clearly and effectively while honing essential critical thinking skills. Students explore the most important works of English literature, including the foundational texts and the diverse artists and works that drive the tradition today. Courses cover a range of interests, including border studies, digital cultures, rhetoric and film. Through reading, writing and literary analysis, English majors become experts of the written word. Small class sizes allow students to work closely with faculty and peers. An English degree acts as the springboard for graduate school, law school and a breadth of career opportunities.<br><br>LEARNING OUTCOMES<br>English Language, Understanding of the development of the English language as used in works of literature<br>Foundational Texts, Knowledge of foundational texts of British and American literature<br>Historical and Cutural Range, Understanding of the historical and cultural range of literature written in English<br>Literary Research, Ability to conduct and use literary research, to the point of achieving: a compelling thesis, accurate and sufficient evidence presented in a scholarly manner, proper disciplinary and interdisciplinary research tools, and clear and appropriate writing for a research paper<br>Knowledge of foundational texts of British and American literature<br>Understanding of the historical and cultural range of literature written in English