Undergraduate Studies
Majors and Programs
In the Department of English, three separate but related programs provide opportunities for students to learn more about themselves and their cultural environment by studying literature and language of the past and present, and by improving ways in which they write in every part of their educational experience. All three programs share some general requirements for English majors.
- literature program
offers opportunities to study traditional and popular literature and literary criticism, as well as various writing practices in their social and historical contexts.
- composition program
focuses attention on students' own writing and on the diverse situations and uses of written discourse. Its offerings include introductory and advanced courses and specialized courses designed to serve specific career goals.
- writing program
the oldest and largest creative writing program in the United States, offers concentrations in fiction, poetry, news, and magazine writing.
Certificates
Class Schedule
English courses appear in the Schedule of Classes in three distinct series:
- English Literature (ENGLIT)
- English Writing (ENGWRT)
- English Composition (ENGCMP)
Advising for English and Film Majors
For information on registration, requirements, and how to contact the advisors, visit the Undergraduate Advising page.