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1. • • Three courses must be related in topic, theme, time period, genre, or approach to form a “concentration.” Students may develop a concentration in consultation with their advisor during the final year based on the courses that form a cluster in their studies.
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   What options are available in the English major?

   • Many options exist within the English major. We offer two main tracks: our Standard Major and the Creative Writing concentration. Within the Standard Major, you can explore a series of concentrations devoted to historical period, genre, or critical approach -- you can discuss a concentration with your advisor.

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   What courses should I take as an English major?

   • Your concentration will determine many of the courses you’ll take as an English major. Likewise, you will be required to take a number of requisite courses on foundational topics such as Literary Critical Analysis and Comparative Literature.

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   How many concentrations can an English major complete?

   • English majors can only complete one concentration. In the Comment bubble, briefly explain the rationale behind your selection. Once you complete the form it will be sent to the department for approval and then to the College Office to update your official profile.

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   Why should I major in literature?

   • Your reading will touch on everything from history and philosophy to psychology, sociology and more. Literature studies provide the ultimate opportunity for multidisciplinary academic enrichment. 2. English majors learn critical thinking skills. As an English major, you’ll be doing more than just reading literature.

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3. www.english.upenn.edu › major › concentrationsConcentrations | Department of English

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   We offer two main tracks: our General English Major and the Creative Writing concentration. Within the General Major structure, you can explore a series of concentrations devoted to historical period, genre, or critical approach -- you can discuss a concentration with your advisor.

4. www.usnews.com › english-major-overviewWhat You Need to Know About Being an English Major

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   Jan 10, 2024 · English majors work in fields like journalism, PR, fundraising and entertainment, and study creative writing, critical theory and literary history, among other topics.

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5. english.cornell.edu › english-major-guideEnglish Major Guide | Literatures in English - Cornell University

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   • Coursework Requirements
   • Major Distribution Requirements
   • Notes on Course Credits

   40 credit hours of English courses or related fields

   A minimum of 28 credit hours must be ENGL courses.

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   Students are required to take the following number of courses from different categories within the English course offerings: 1. Pre-1800: 12 credits (three courses) must be from courses in which 50 percent or more of the material consists of literature originally written in English before 1800. The sole exception to this rule is ENGL 3280 - The Bib...

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   Students select their concentration in consultation with their major advisor.

   To receive credit towards the major, students must receive a grade of C or better within a course.

   A maximum of 12 of the 40 required credit hours may come from appropriate courses originating in departments and programs other than English, provided they are at the 3000-level or above. Upper lev...

   No more than 8 credits per semester of non-Cornell credit may be applied to the English major. This restriction applies to study abroad even when that study is conducted under Cornell auspices.

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6. english.illinois.edu › academics › undergraduateEnglish Major, English Concentration | Department of English ...

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   English majors in all three concentrations must take three courses focusing on the fundamental skills of reading, writing, and debate. ENGL 200: Introduction to the Study of Literature and Culture. ENGL 301: Introduction to Critical Theory. ENGL 350: Writing about Literature, Text, and Culture.

7. www.easternct.edu › english › _documentsA Guide for English Majors - easternct.edu

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   Feb 5, 2020 · Concentration: 15-18 credits. See pages 3-9 for specific concentrations and their requirements. Beginning in Spring 2019, students who do not choose another concentration are automatically enrolled in the General English Studies concentration.

8. academicinfluence.com › resources › degreesEnglish Major and Literature Major Guide - Academic Influence

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   Aug 26, 2020 · What Courses Will I Take as an English Major? Your concentration will determine many of the courses you’ll take as an English major. Likewise, you will be required to take a number of requisite courses on foundational topics such as Literary Critical Analysis and Comparative Literature.

9. english.stanford.edu › english-majorEnglish Major | Department of English - Stanford University

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   The English Department’s required core courses introduce you to a body of knowledge and fundamental skills that are essential for you to master if you are to flourish as a reader, writer, and critic.