English BA

at University of Connecticut

English majors craft a plan of study from a variety of courses representing every area of our discipline, including British, American, and World literatures; ethnic literatures; literary theory; creative writing; expository writing; and film studies.While our students are taught the foundational skills of literary analysis and written communication, they are also invited to delve into the more philosophical questions that shape our field: What is the difference between “literature” and “popular culture”? How does a poem, a play, a graphic novel, or a movie, convey meaning? How can reading—or writing—literature help to address social problems like racism, sexism, ableism, and homophobia? In what ways are political or religious convictions shaped by language? And how does literature shed light on current environmental crises such as pollution, deforestation, and climate change?