English

  • Major
  • Minor

English

Explore literature of the past while writing the literature of the future. Dissect poetry, prose, and everything in between. Prepare yourself for a wide array of future possibilities.

  • Small class sizes
  • Opportunities to write for University of Jamestown publications
  • Classes taught by highly qualified faculty rather than graduate students
  • Opportunities for International Study, hands-on field experience, and co-curricular activities

GAIN REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE – ALL BEFORE YOU GRADUATE.

Internships

Obtain work experience and make informed career choices through internships of a semester or more in length.

Writing Opportunities

Publish fiction, non-fiction, and poetry in Plainsong, the University’s annual literary journal. For the more journalism-oriented, The Collegian, the University’s student newspaper, is always looking for fresh writers.

Concentrations

These concentrations are available in English

English: Writing Concentration requires the following coursework:

Course Title (credits)
Engl 201 Introduction to Literary Study and Analysis (3)
Engl 210 World Literature to 1500 (3)
Engl 230 English Literature to 1785 (3)
Engl 231 English Literature since 1785 (3)
Engl 250 American Literature to 1865 (3)
Engl 251 American Literature since 1865 (3)
Engl Electives (9)
Engl Upper Level Writing Elective (3)
Engl 331 Shakespeare (3)
Engl
or
Engl
351

401

History of the English Language (3)

English Grammar (3)

Engl 497 Writing Portfolio (1)
Total Semester Credits Required: 37

Coursework

Course Title Credits

Engl 201

Introduction to Literary Study and Analysis

3

Engl 210

World Literature to 1500

3

Engl 230

English Literature to 1785

3

Engl 231

English Literature since 1785

3

Engl 250

American Literature to 1865

3

Engl 251

American Literature since 1865

3

Engl

Electives

9

Engl

Upper Level Writing Eletive

3

Engl 331

Shakespeare

3

Engl 351

or

Engl 401

History of the English Language

 

English Grammar

3

 

3

Engl 497

Writing Portfolio

1

Total Semester Credits Required: 37

Tuition and Financial Aid

We believe every student, regardless of their financial situation, should have access to a UJ education. 100% of our full-time undergraduate students have some type of financial aid, with scholarship packages starting at $8,000 minimum. Your counselor for admissions personally walks you through financial aid, including the process of filing a FAFSA, maximizing your eligibility for aid, and answering any questions you may have along the way.