蒸汽学派

英语，文学学士

介绍

Earn a Versatile Degree in 英语 from 欧宝体育app入口

在他们的学习过程中, 英语 majors develop skills in reading, 写作, 和 critical thinking—skills that are essential 和 highly sought after in any career. In 欧宝体育app入口’s 英语 program, students will benefit from expert professors 和 small class sizes that facilitate individualized study in a variety of concentrations.

提供:校园

small class sizes perfect for focused discussion 和 individualized study

flexible curriculum 和 experienced faculty who will help you to reach your goals

opportunities for 出版, editing, 和 tutoring

Dr. Thomas at the International Coffee House poetry reading

SFU的学习经历

用圣弗朗西斯的方式讲英语

We believe that focused discussions in small groups about good books 和 good 写作 provide the best kind of education for 英语 majors. We also work individually with students on their own interpretations of literary texts 和写作 endeavors. Majors have published scholarship in journals, served as 编辑器s of online publications 和 presented scholarly 和 creative works at literary conferences.

Explore career paths built on the written word.

Your interests will determine whether you follow the path of a professional or creative writer, 老师, 律师, 记者, 艺术家, 编辑器, etc; it’s all up to you.

研究: 在欧宝体育app入口的节目中, opportunities for research can lead you to publication in scholarly journals 和 presentations at conferences.

创造力: 如果你对创意写作感兴趣, joining the Literary Club’s 写作 workshops will refine your work for publication or for our 写作 contest, 和 working with the program’s own literary magazines—挂毯和 新的星座, will offer you experience in editing 和出版.

教学领域: Working as a tutor in the 写作 Center will refine your own editing 和 revising skills 和 help to prepare you for a career in 教学.

课程 & 课程

What You’ll Learn in the Undergraduate 英语 Program

An undergraduate 英语 major will provide you with both practical skills 和 theoretical knowledge of literature 和写作. Our program helps you to build a solid foundation in literary theory 和 analysis, 作文与创意写作, 和 a variety of American 和 British literatures. 从那里, you have the freedom to choose electives that most closely align with your interests 和 goals. 例如, you can take a course in women’s literature or Shakespeare 和 write your own poetry, 短篇小说, 或者是小说. You can also add a minor or second major. In addition to our minors 和 concentrations, the curriculum leaves you free to pursue a double major in fields like history, 西班牙语, 或心理学. In 欧宝体育app入口’s 英语 program, the possibilities are endless.

校园:

度路径	描述	课程目录	学习计划
英语,B. A.	本人文学学士学位	课程目录- 23/24	学习计划
中学教育专业	focus within 英语.A.	课程目录- 23/24	学习计划
写作浓度	focus within 英语.A.	课程目录- 23/24	学习计划

未成年人:

创意写作	课程目录- 23/24
英语	课程目录- 23/24
文学	课程目录- 23/24
专业写作	课程目录- 23/24
写作	课程目录- 23/24

马上申请

As a graduate of our 英语 program, you will be able to
- Identify important literary themes, theories, 和 works 和 authors of literature in 英语;
- Analyze 和 recognize reflections of the human condition—our ideas, 恐惧, 和 desires—as presented in literary works;
- 清晰地表达思想, persuasive language both orally 和 in 写作, including developing strong arguments 和 disseminating information accurately 和 concisely;
- Demonstrate excellent critical thinking 和分析 skills;
- Perform research on a variety of literary topics, including identifying appropriate sources.
马上申请

请求的信息

Experienced 英语 faculty who love to teach

在圣弗朗西斯, you will learn from professors who love the written word 和 want to share that love with their students. They are all prolific writers 和 active scholars in their respective fields. The 英语 faculty are members of the Department of 文学和 Languages.

程序的椅子: Dr. 布伦南·托马斯, bthomas@inonezl.com, 814.471.1111

认识欧宝体育app入口的教师

英语职业展望

现在比以往任何时候都重要, 英语 majors are in high dem和 for their reading, 写作, 分析, 以及编辑技巧. 能够有效地沟通, 解决问题, 和 think outside the box make 英语 majors a great fit for a multitude of career paths. Our graduates are well prepared for careers in journalism, 市场营销, 法律, 出版, 教学, 技术写作, 和更多的.

常见问题

Frequently Asked Questions 关于英语和欧宝体育app入口

我可以用我的英语专业做什么?

英语专业的学生毕业时具有阅读能力, 写作, 和分析 skills that can be applied broadly to a variety of careers. Many 英语 majors go on to work in 教学, 写作, 市场营销, 和 journalism. They also can pursue advanced degrees in literature, 创意写作, 法律, 语言学, 图书馆科学, 和更多的.
What are the publications associated with the 英语 program?

The university produces two creative arts publications: 挂毯 publishes the winners of the school’s annual Gunard B. 卡尔森写作比赛; 新星座 is an online literary magazine that publishes works by high school students 和 is edited by students in the 英语 program.
I have an interest in a field of literature or 写作 that isn’t in the course offerings. 我可以继续吗??

是的! 如果你对, 假设, studying science fiction or 写作 a memoir, our faculty will nurture your passion through an independent study or special topics course. By joining the Literary Club 和 connecting with other 英语 majors, you can develop a supportive community who share your interests.