BA in English in Cleveland United States | Case Western Reserve University

English majors at the undergraduate level hone their communication abilities—encompassing reading, writing, and media literacy—through diverse seminars and hands-on learning. The curriculum explores British and American literary traditions, poetic composition, Shakespeare's works, speculative fiction, cinematic studies, medical discourse analysis, and narrative forms across novels, plays, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. With its adaptable structure, the English program encourages students to follow their interests, whether in timeless literary classics or contemporary graphic novels, while discovering new genres and authors. Beyond serving as a primary concentration, English pairs well with various academic fields and provides strong foundations for graduate studies in law, business administration, and other professional areas.