Majoring in English
Earning a degree in English is part of a rewarding liberal arts experience with benefits that last a lifetime.
It will give you an increased appreciation of language, literature, film, and writing. It will open your eyes to new ideas, cultures, and forms of expression. The skills it offers will give you an advantage in your life and career after graduation; English majors are highly valued for their writing and analytical abilities.
Course Flexibility
The English major allows for great flexibility in course selection. You may take a broad approach and choose a wide range of courses, or you may concentrate on one or more of the following areas:
Creative Writing
Film
Linguistics
Literature
Multicultural and Transnational Literatures
Rhetoric and Composition
Technical and Professional Writing
A Foundation for the Future
Students graduating with an English degree are prepared to enter graduate school or to find employment in many rewarding fields, including:
| *Teaching |
*Grant Writing |
| *Advertising |
*Public Relations
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| *Journalism |
*Archivist |
| *Literary Agent |
*Speech Writer
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| *Business Writing |
*Creative Writer |
| *Publishing |
*Researcher
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| *Editing |
*Freelance Writer |
| *Law |
*Web Designer
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| *Marketing |
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For additional information about majoring or minoring in English, please contact Dr. Marianne Montgomery, Director of Undergraduate Studies, at
montgomerym@ecu.edu
