English - BA
You can design a course of study for your own interests and career plans.
Why study english at Pitt-Bradford?
Employers in nearly every segment of business are looking for people who can communicate effectively, understand cultural influences and are able to think critically. Our program will help you develop or hone those skills.
What will I learn?
In our program, you'll take courses in British, American and world literature. You also can get real-world experience by serving as an intern or studying abroad and walking the same streets as William Shakespeare, Albert Camus or James Joyce.
What can I do with a degree in english?
With a degree in English, you'll be prepared for a wide range of careers in many fields, including business, politics, education and journalism. Or, you can take what you have learned and go to graduate school.
Job titles:
- Advertiser
- Archivist book editor
- Community relations worker
- Copy editor
- Freelance writer
- Information specialist
- Literary agent
- Medical secretary
- Translator
Employers:
- Advertising agencies
- Publishing firms
- Magazines
- Corporate communications
- Schools
- Museums
- Public relations firms
- Trade publications
- Travel and tourism agencies
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ENG 1308
Twentieth-century American LiteratureAn examination of important 20th century American literature. Including those novelists and poets of the period post-World War II. Representative novelists--such as Hemingway, Faulkner, Wright, and Mailer--and representative poets--such as Eliot, Stevens and Cummings--will be studied. -
ENG 1306
Twentieth-century Irish LiteratureA survey of Irish literature from the fall of Parnell (1890) to the present. The tragi-comic history of a troubled nation is reflected in the fiction, drama, poetry and essays of Irish writers.
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