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College of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department of English
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Webster's BA in English students engage not only with the aesthetic dimensions of literature, but also with the values, views and dynamics of a given and historical context. In small classes and seminars, students are given multiple opportunities to develop their skills in literary analysis, critical writing and oral expression. Outstanding student essays are selected by faculty to be published each spring in our literary journal, The Mercury. Students interested in focusing on dramatic literature can choose the Drama and Playwriting emphasis.
BA in English, ‘22
The English major with an emphasis in Drama and Playwriting provides students with the literary and analytical skills they will need as teachers, writers, scholars and theatre professionals. Their literature and theatre history classes will ground them in our rich legacy of dramatic literature from the ancient to the modern eras, encompassing classic as well as contemporary dramatic work from Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. In all their literature classes, students will engage not only with the aesthetic dimensions of literature, but also with the values, views and dynamics of a given cultural and historical context. Playwriting workshops give them the opportunity to develop their own skills as writers and develop an appreciation for the craft of other writers.
The 36 credit hours required for the English major include the following:
Genre (3 hours)
Author (3 hours)
Social Issues (3 hours)
Global (3 hours)
History and Criticism (3 hours)
Advanced Writing (3 hours)
ENGL Electives (6 hours)
*ENGL 2110, ENGL 2210 and ENGL 3500 may be used for any category with an appropriate topic.
The 36 credit hours required for the English major include the following:
15 credit hours from the following list*:
*ENGL 2110 and ENGL 3500 may be used with an appropriate topic
Note: Theatre arts courses listed above are considered, for this emphasis, to be in the English department.
BA in English with emphasis in Drama and Playwriting, ‘24
English and Creative Writing majors are generalists whose skills qualify them for careers in almost any field. Our alums work in editing, publishing and education but they also work in banking, tech, marketing, law, healthcare, management, sales, the arts and anywhere else where communication, collaboration, creativity, open-mindedness and the ability to learn new things are valued. In other words, everywhere! Our dedicated alumni network can show you the range of places our graduates work and put you in touch with English and Creative Writing Gorloks who can help you get a start in your career. Our careers course, What Next? The English and Creative Writing Major After Graduation, prepares our students by helping them build an individualized plan for their career search and the Webster University Career Planning and Development Center offers students an abundance of resources for success in the job market.
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