The major in English requires eleven courses in language and literature. To obtain the desired mix, majors select courses from several categories and levels, including introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses.?
A liberal arts degree in English is excellent preparation for a career in teaching, writing, publishing, journalism, law, government, and many other fields..At Gettysburg College, students of English gain skills that give them an edge in any career: critical thinking, persuasive argumentation, close reading, and concise communication.
In particular, Gettysburg College English majors come away with highly developed writing skills.? Whether a student majors in English or English with a Concentration in Writing or minors in Writing, opportunities to hone one's writing style abound at Gettysburg College, both within the classroom and beyond. For example:??
- The weekly student newspaper, an annual literary magazine, and a yearbook offer students? the chance? to gain writing, editing, and production experience.
- Students of English can also work as interns at?The Gettysburg Review, the College's nationally distributed literary journal. Interns work closely with the editorial staff to gain hands-on publishing experience.
