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English Literature + Writing

Studying English Literature and Writing within a liberal arts curriculum allows students to navigate the present-day world with an eye toward the future by building on the richness of what has been written in the past and is still being created.  Studies in Literature and Writing “open the doors of imagination and understanding” that allow students to see across cultures to investigate how others think and feel regarding the timeless question of what it means to be “truly human.”  In a complex world of ever evolving developments in media and technology, the English and Writing curriculum gives students the critical tools to distinguish between the true and the false, the relevant and the irrelevant. It also offers valuable skills to help them express their ideas with clarity, insight, and integrity that will prepare them for fulfilling career possibilities and an inspired, creative existence long after graduation.

WHY STUDY ENGLISH LITERATURE AND WRITING AT CHC?

At Chestnut Hill College, a liberal arts institution, we understand and appreciate the power of an English literature and writing degree. Our students are educated in a cross-cultural curriculum that provides students the chance to hone their critical and creative thinking, writing, and research skills.

Through small and interactive classes, student involvement is emphasized and encouraged in classroom discussion, analysis, and reflection. Students get to know their classmates and their instructors in ways that build lasting relationship of support and mentoring.

Professors who bring rich intellectual and professional backgrounds provide guidance and support to students, thus fostering the community of collaborative exploration that is found within the program. A wide range of courses across British, American, and culturally and socially diverse writers and topics gives students every opportunity to follow their interests and acquire a well-rounded background in literature and writing-related fields. English literature and Writing majors at CHC graduate with the foundational knowledge in diverse literary genres and writing traditions that prepare them to enter graduate study or the workplace in fields like business, the arts, law, or communication.

DEGREE OPTIONS

Major
English Literature and Writing
Major
English Literature and Writing with Secondary Ed. Co-Major