An major at the University of South Carolina combines all the intellectual rigor of a traditional liberal arts education with all the fun of engaging with the best creative minds of every generation — and maybe even becoming one of the next generation of literary greats yourself. As an English major, you will learn to analyze literary and non-literary texts within cultural and historical contexts, to think critically, to write clearly and to communicate persuasively.
The department offers four major tracks leading to a bachelor of arts degree: general major, intensive major, writing concentration and secondary education. You will also gain hands-on experience through innovative research projects, internships and major fellowships.
The Department of English Language and Literature offers a flexible undergraduate major where you can take courses in areas that interest you including literature, composition and rhetoric, creative writing and speech communication.
Careers
A major in English can prepare you for careers in:
- feature, technical or grant writing
- newspaper reporting
- editing
- publishing
- public relations
- teaching
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