English (EN)
Through engagement with literary and non-literary texts, English majors learn to read closely, think critically, challenge assumptions, practice methods of interpretation and 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 and are called upon to perform steadily more original, inventive, independent work.
Students interested in pursuing a major in English are strongly urged to complete the All-College Expository Writing requirement by enrolling in EN 110 rather than EN 105. In EN 110, students are introduced to the kinds of questions, issues, and practices that shape literary study. At the 200 level, they gain greater experience in the close study of form and in situating a text in broader social and historical contexts.
Recommended courses for a prospective major
Fall
EN 110 Introduction to Literary Studies*
One 200-level course from "Forms of Language and Literature" or...
One 200-level course from "Language and Literature in Context"
Spring
EN 110 Introduction to Literary Studies*
One 200-level course from "Forms of Language and Literature" or...
One 200-level course from "Language and Literature in Context"
* Students are recommended to take EN 110 prior to enrolling in 200-level courses, though students unable to enroll in EN 110 should enroll in a 200-level course.
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