Undergraduate Majors & Minors
English
Exploring culture and its social contexts and so better understanding our contemporary world.
The English major introduces the student to the most significant writers and works of English and American literature as well as to the master writers and masterworks of European and world literatures.
The study of literature is valuable for learning more about human cultures and societies of the past, and helps students to better understand the present world and the role they play in it. The English major develops this broader cultural and personal knowledge while also cultivating the ability to think critically, communicate clearly and persuasively, and speak cogently and with ease within and before groups.
The Drama track gives students a firm foundation in dramatic literature as well as the practical theatre skills (i.e., Voice Training, Movement) needed to perform on stage or work behind the scenes to bring plays to the stage. This study is supported and enriched by the opportunity to work with local theatre companies as well as the Oxford Street Players of Lesley University.
Requirements for the English Major
