MSU offers a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in English. English majors become skilled writers and critical readers of literature who use language as effectively and precisely as possible. Coursework places a focus on literature, linguistics and writing, while providing a comprehensive exposure to and intensive understanding of British and American literatures.

Program competencies

• Students differentiate major periods of Anglo-American Literature.
• Students distinguish the features of major literary genres.
• Students recognize works by major authors.
• Students write critically about literature.
• Students select appropriate sources for literary analysis.
• Students synthesize sources in writing about literature.