English

Discover a world of literature and language.

As an English major, you will develop an ability to think deeply and analytically, appreciate different cultures and learn to express yourself well, both verbally and in writing. Get prepared for a lifetime of learning with a broad career and higher education possibilities.

Through the study of English, you will connect with the beauty, emotion and universal themes put forth by such literary giants as William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, and William Faulkner. A degree in English prepares you for a lifetime of learning as well as broad career and higher education possibilities. An English major provides excellent preparation for the study of law.

What You’ll Love About the English Program:

You receive lots of individual attention and coaching from professors that simply would not be possible on a state university campus.
You have the opportunity to tour internationally with professors, or take a semester abroad, if you wish.
Our department offers a diversity of critical approaches so you enjoy great variety in classes and teaching styles.
Requirements for your major are purposely kept flexible so you can put together an educational program (double major, major and minor) that meets your goals.

Reach Your Career Goals
Careers and advanced education options successfully pursued by graduates of the Ashland University English program include: High school teaching of English and literature Law Journalism, newspaper reporter Production management for academic publisher Masters programs in poetry, film and creative writing Sales and marketing representation Community service directing Library work Editing Executive direction of community action agency Internal communications directing Guidance counseling Communications coordination Marketing management Expand your career possibilities by adding a: Master of Fine Arts Creative Writing

Extraordinary Faculty Who Are Great Teachers

All faculty members within the Ashland University English department hold Ph.D.s.
Professors are noteworthy scholars and authors who have published numerous books and articles. Many present regularly at conferences and conventions.

Gain Real World Experience
English majors are encouraged to take an internship. In addition to opportunities to contribute to The Ashland Poetry Press; River Teeth: A Journal of Nonfiction Narrative, our national non-fiction journal; Passages, our journal of student creative writing; and The Collegian, the University newspaper, students have taken internships at: Area non-profit organizations helping write policies and seek grants Corporate communications departments

Some of the Interesting Classes You May Take

American Studies – 19th Century — Examine a particular topic of American literature, history, religion and/or culture focusing on how literature captures the American spirit and how it interacts with historical and religious aspects of culture.
Modern Novel — Analyze the modern novel as an art form and as a social document.
British Literature — Examine selected texts of British literature from the past and the present emphasizing literary content as statement of moral and philosophic attitudes in British writers.

Organizations for English Majors

Sigma Tau Delta – the English honorary society
Literature Club – publishes the literary magazine Passages
The Collegian – weekly campus newspaper

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