Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [English and Comparative Literature] From Oglethorpe University

While other schools? programs tend to focus only on British and American literature, the bachelor in English and Comparative Literature at Oglethorpe University - International Study Centre's?curriculum pushes far beyond those boundaries, with an emphasis on world literature and postcolonial narratives. Many majors also explore courses in?or complete our unique Minor in?Creative Writing. Others design Independent Studies courses themselves to pursue their own interests.

Our close-knit department and small, discussion-centered seminar courses also benefit our students, who get to know their classmates and their professors in a supportive yet intellectually challenging environment that encourages success. Student-focused instruction and individual attention to students lead to stronger skills in writing, research, and critical thinking ? valuable skills that pay off for a lifetime.

Courses all English majors take include ?Introduction to Literature and Cultural Studies? and ?Literary Tribalism: How to Read Cultural Identity in Fiction.? These courses provide students a solid foundation in research methods, writing skills, and digital humanities (integrating technology and the humanities). These skills not only help students excel during their time at Oglethorpe but also offer a competitive edge in grad school or in the workplace.

Life After Oglethorpe

With their excellent skills in critical thinking, writing, communication, and research, our English majors go on to build successful careers in a diverse range of fields: business, education, editing, grant writing, journalism, digital humanities, law, library sciences, museum work, publishing, and more.

• Recent alumni are enrolled in graduate programs in English, Creative Writing, education, library sciences, and law, at prestigious institutions such as Columbia University, Emory University, Georgetown University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.