The English program strives to make literature relevant for today?s students by offering courses in magic realism, Shakespeare?s plays, young adult literature, monsters in literature, film studies, literary theory and the British Enlightenment. Whether you are interested in the classics of literature and want to reach back thousands of years to unlock treasures from the past, or you want to examine the way literature is received today, we can help you find your way.

ASU English majors develop transferable skills that work in a wide range of job settings. In addition to learning how to write clearly and effectively, English students learn to research and analyze complex information and to problem-solve.