The bachelor's degree in English emphasizes the study of texts in contexts. Students study not only the forms of writing but also the history of those forms; they do this by reading and analyzing literature from a broad range of periods and genres. Students learn to produce good expository prose.
The major allows students to emphasize particular genres, periods, regions and themes through a mix of requirements and electives. Students determine appropriate programs of study in consultation with faculty advisors. Thus, each student is assured the general background that academia and business often require.