Bachelor of Arts in English - English Studies

Ball State University

Ball State’s concentration in English studies offers diverse gateways into the study of language through courses in literature, linguistics, creative writing, and rhetoric/writing. You’ll develop advanced skills in writing, reading, interpreting, and understanding the cultural significance of a wide variety of texts. Literature courses help you to interpret complex texts and to empathize with other people and cultures. Linguistics offers an understanding of how languages function structurally and how they both shape and respond to the cultures around them. Rhetoric and writing courses help you write for various audiences. Creative writing helps you use language as a medium for imagination, insight, and artistry.