English Literature
Reading, analyzing, and writing about literary texts. Strong for writing-heavy careers and grad school in humanities or law.
Core courses
- • British Literature
- • American Literature
- • Literary Theory
- • Shakespeare
- • Modernism/Postmodernism
- • Genre Studies
- • Critical Writing
- • Senior Thesis
Career paths
- • Pre-Law
- • Editing/Publishing
- • Teaching
- • Communications/PR
- • Writing/Journalism
- • Library Science
- • Marketing (Copywriting)
- • Graduate School
What to expect
Heavy reading load. Strong writing skills are non-negotiable. Direct industry options at bachelor's level are mainly editing, teaching, communications.
How Fennie helps
Fennie covers literature, English composition, and helps with literary essay writing.
FAQ
English major job prospects?
Varied — strong writing skills transfer to many careers. Direct literature jobs limited; communications and pre-law/grad school common.
English or creative writing?
Literature more academic and analytical; creative writing more applied. Often offered as concentrations of English.
MA worth it?
Mainly for teaching or PhD pipeline. Not necessary for industry writing/editing roles.
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