English majors read, discuss, and write about literature. Literary works include poetry, prose, and drama but may also be drawn from film, journalism, and television. Study focuses on the critical, historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts of these works. In addition, you practice your own writing, developing your language-use and composition skills. A working knowledge of literature is an invaluable component of any liberal arts education. It is tremendous preparation for a future in law (or any professional training that requires interpreting written material), journalism, publishing, graduate studies, and just about anything else.
5 Career Options for English Majors
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5 Top Skills for Communication Majors
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Attorney
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Written Communication
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| Writer |
Edits and revises
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Teacher
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Active listening
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Social Media Specialist
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Delegation skills
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| Book Publishing Professional |
Analyzes and summarizing ideas
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MAJOR CAREER GUIDES
CAREER OUTCOMES BY MAJOR
