Major in English
English majors read great literature, write critically and creatively, and pursue careers in education, business, the law, and arts.
As an English major at Santa Clara University, you’ll get a thorough undergraduate education in the liberal arts, centered on the history, theory, and aesthetics of literature and the art of writing. The knowledge and skills developed in English courses provide excellent preparation for careers in law, government, business, communications, and education, as well as for graduate study in literature and writing.
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Major Requirements
Two Foundation Courses:-
Introduction to Literary Study
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Introduction to Poetry
Five Historically-Grounded Courses (distributed in the following way, including at least one British and at least one American; at least two must be upper-division):
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At least one Medieval
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At least one Renaissance and/or 17th century
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At least one Restoration and/or Enlightenment and/or 18th century
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At least one 19th century
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At least one additional historically-grounded course
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One Upper-Division Writing/Rhetoric/Language Course
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One Upper-Division Theory/Methodology Course
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Three Courses in an Area of Specialization (selected in consultation with the faculty advisor)
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Two Electives
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One Senior Seminar
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One Gender/Sexuality Studies Course and one Ethnic/Global Studies Course (Both these requirements can be met through two of the 15 requirements listed above.)
