Whether focused on recent or past forms of cultural life, work in Cultural Studies examines the interrelationships between large social and economic structures and local and individual identities.

Students may be surprised by all that a Mason English degree offers. In addition to providing a traditional grounding in literature and writing, the degree will introduce you to courses in film and media studies, linguistics, folklore and mythology, and cultural studies. This means that as an English major you can study the poetry of Shakespeare, the folklore of Mexico, and the films of Bollywood.