Concentrations. Optional Concentrations enable English majors to customize and focus their studies in English, while providing another way to narrate the experience to future employers and application boards. Students may elect to complete a Concentration in one of the following areas by completing four courses tagged in that area. (A course may carry up to two concentration area tags, but need not carry any.)
Please note that the Concentrations element of the major is now in the process of being formally approved by the University. During this period, Concentrations will not appear on official transcripts, but the Department has authorization to designate concentrations for students who take four courses in one of our given areas. Please contact the DUS, Nathan Hensley, with any questions about this element of the major.
The Concentrations are:
Global Cultures
These courses examine literature and media in a global frame. They emphasize works from around the English-speaking world, and encourage students to understand culture from multiple perspectives.
Media
These courses explore media in a broad sense, including technology, art, and popular culture. They explore both old and new media, from hand-written manuscripts to modern platforms such as video games, examining how these forms shape communication and creativity.
Genre
These courses investigate the unique features of various genres across literature, performance, and media, from the epic to the horror film. They work to explore their cultural origins and social impacts.
Creative & Public Writing
These courses focus on the craft and practice of writing. They encourage students to develop skills in creative writing, critical writing, and public writing, while also considering historical contexts to enrich our understanding of creativity.