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English Overview In the characters of great literature, you meet people who can show you the world from a new point of view. What’s more, the study of English literature equips you to think critically and reflect before you draw your own conclusions and express your theories in writing, academically and creatively. Skills you learn as an English major, including reading, writing and critical thinking, will be valuable to you in virtually any profession you pursue.
Credential Type
B.A.
Credits Required
24–40
Offered As
Major & minor
Academic paths As a student in SNC’s English studies program, you can choose from several options:
*Courses Checklist - (40 credits)
ENGL 201 Introduction to Literary Studies, C-EI/WI
ENGL 350 Major Author Seminar
ENGL 489 English Major Capstone
One course from each of the categories below
PLUS : One additional ENGL courseEnglish Literature Survey
ENGL 225 Survey of English Literature 1
ENGL 226 Survey of English Literature 2
American Literature Survey
ENGL 235 Survey of U.S. Literature 1
ENGL 236 Survey of U.S. Literature 2
Diversity Literature
ENGL/WMGS 206 Queer Literature
ENGL 221 The American Short Story
ENGL 309 African-American Novel
ENGL/WMGS 310 Race and Sex in Contemporary U.S. Texts
ENGL/WMGS 311 Women and Literature
ENGL 323 The Harlem Renaissance
ENGL 356 Postcolonial LiteratureMethods
ENGL 302 Composition Theory and Writing
ENGL 305 Literary Theory and WritingEarly Studies
ENGL 321 Dante: The Divine Comedy
ENGL 322 Medieval Literature
ENGL 325 Chaucer
ENGL 334 Milton
ENGL 339 Shakespeare 61Special Topics
ENGL 205 Irish Modernism
ENGL 212 Modern British Novel
ENGL 222 Modern Poetry
ENGL 290 Introduction to Writing Studies
ENGL 306 Professional Writing
ENGL 307 Fiction Workshop
ENGL 308 Poetry Workshop
ENGL 313 Writing for the World
ENGL 314 Modern Drama
ENGL 315 Rock and Roll Movies
ENGL 317 Nineteenth Century American Novel
ENGL 318 Modern American Novel
ENGL 289/389 Special Topics
ENGL 329 Literature of Service
ENGL 358 Detective Fiction*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.
*Courses Checklist - (40 credits)
ENGL 201 Introduction to Literary Studies, C-EI/WI
ENGL 350 Major Author Seminar
ENGL 489 English Major Capstone
One course from each of the categories below
PLUS : One additional ENGL courseEnglish Literature Survey
ENGL 225 Survey of English Literature 1
ENGL 226 Survey of English Literature 2
American Literature Survey
ENGL 235 Survey of U.S. Literature 1
ENGL 236 Survey of U.S. Literature 2
Creative Writing
ENGL 215 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGL 304 Creative Nonfiction Workshop
ENGL 307 Fiction Workshop
ENGL 308 Poetry Workshop
ENGL 425 Advanced Creative Writing Workshop
Professional Writing
ENGL 290 Introduction to Writing Studies
ENGL 306 Professional Writing
ENGL 313 Writing for the World
Diversity Literature
ENGL/WMGS 206 Queer Literature
ENGL 221 The American Short Story
ENGL 309 African-American Novel
ENGL/WMGS 310 Race and Sex in Contemporary U.S. Texts
ENGL/WMGS 311 Women and Literature
ENGL 323 The Harlem Renaissance
ENGL 356 Postcolonial Literature*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.
*Courses Checklist (24cr):
ENGL 201 Introduction to Literary Studies (for majors and minors)
One course from each of the categories below:
English Literature Survey
ENGL 225 Survey of English Literature 1
ENGL 226 Survey of English Literature 2
American Literature Survey
ENGL 235 Survey of U.S. Literature 1
ENGL 236 Survey of U.S. Literature 2Early Studies
ENGL 321 Dante: The Divine Comedy
ENGL 322 Medieval Literature
ENGL 325 Chaucer
ENGL 334 Milton
ENGL 339 Shakespeare 61Writing
ENGL 215 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGL 290 Introduction to Writing Studies
ENGL 302 Composition Theory and Writing
ENGL 304 Creative Nonfiction Workshop
ENGL 305 Literary Theory and Writing
ENGL 306 Professional Writing
ENGL 307 Fiction Workshop
ENGL 308 Poetry Workshop
ENGL 313 Writing for the World
ENGL 425 Advanced Creative Writing WorkshopSpecial Topics
ENGL 205 Irish Modernism
ENGL 222 Modern Poetry
ENGL 306 Professional Writing
ENGL 313 Writing for the World
ENGL 314 Modern Drama
ENGL 315 Rock and Roll Movies
ENGL 317 Nineteenth Century American Novel
ENGL 318 Modern American Novel
ENGL 289/389 Special Topics
ENGL 329 Literature of Service
ENGL 358 Detective Fiction*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.
*Courses Checklist (24cr):
ENGL 201 Introduction to Literary Studies (for majors and minors)
One course from each of the categories below:
English Literature Survey
ENGL 225 Survey of English Literature 1
ENGL 226 Survey of English Literature 2
American Literature Survey
ENGL 235 Survey of U.S. Literature 1
ENGL 236 Survey of U.S. Literature 2Early Studies
ENGL 321 Dante: The Divine Comedy
ENGL 322 Medieval Literature
ENGL 325 Chaucer
ENGL 334 Milton
ENGL 339 Shakespeare 61Writing
ENGL 215 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGL 290 Introduction to Writing Studies
ENGL 302 Composition Theory and Writing
ENGL 304 Creative Nonfiction Workshop
ENGL 305 Literary Theory and Writing
ENGL 306 Professional Writing
ENGL 307 Fiction Workshop
ENGL 308 Poetry Workshop
ENGL 313 Writing for the World
ENGL 425 Advanced Creative Writing WorkshopSpecial Topics
ENGL 205 Irish Modernism
ENGL 222 Modern Poetry
ENGL 306 Professional Writing
ENGL 313 Writing for the World
ENGL 314 Modern Drama
ENGL 315 Rock and Roll Movies
ENGL 317 Nineteenth Century American Novel
ENGL 318 Modern American Novel
ENGL 289/389 Special Topics
ENGL 329 Literature of Service
ENGL 358 Detective Fiction*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.
Featured faculty If there’s one thing that SNC professors and instructors have in common, it’s a passion for teaching and sharing their expertise. You’ll also find them dedicated to providing personalized guidance that supports your academic and career aspirations. Discover the distinguished scholars you’ll be learning from.
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Alexa Paleka ’20Alexa Paleka ’20 found herself quickly entrenched in the literary and scholarly world. As a first-year student, she delved into feminist theory with Lewis Carroll's “Through the Looking-Glass.” The paper was published in a national journal and was accepted to both national and international conferences.
Alexa Paleka ’20
Career outcomes Studying English teaches you to consume, analyze and synthesize information with a curious and flexible mind. These skills help SNC English alumni excel in their jobs. Our graduates have pursued careers in a number of fields, including:
- Advertising
- Communications consulting
- Editing
- Law
- Library science
- Medicine and related health fields
- Public relations
- Secondary education
- Writing
- Publishing
Graduate studies English is an ideal major to prepare for graduate school programs in any discipline that prioritizes critical thinking and writing. Notably, English majors have the highest rate of acceptance to medical school among all majors. SNC has an exceptional track record for helping prepare and place English alumni for master’s and doctorate degrees at an impressive list of higher ed institutions, including:
- Boston University
- DePaul University
- Indiana University
- Marquette University
- Ohio University
- Purdue University
- St. Louis University
- St. Thomas University
- Washington University
- Washington State University
- Wichita State University
- Yale University
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