English (BA)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

English majors find their coursework to be both practical and pleasurable, an appropriate mix of traditional and contemporary classes that span the breadth of English studies. At SIUE, faculty members pride themselves on being strong teachers, and our curriculum reflects changing approaches to 21st-century English studies.Technological and economic trends often shift abruptly and dramatically, but students prepared in English language and literature find that the abilities they've developed never grow obsolete. English majors possess the ultimate transferable skills-critical thinking, careful reasoning and effective writing-and they are equipped for change, with the capacity to acquire new knowledge and technical expertise. Our students are experienced in synthesizing complex material and are able to respond with clarity and precision.English majors satisfy their love of reading while being challenged intellectually as they encounter some of the greatest works written in or translated into English. Our students learn how to write persuasively for a variety of audiences, expand their understanding of language, and develop their creativity and cultural awareness by choosing from course offerings in a variety of areas, including:LiteratureLinguisticsRhetoric and writingCreative writing

College of Arts and Sciences