BA in English -Creative Writing (Barnard) in New York United States | Columbia University

The English program cultivates exceptional writing abilities, powerful communication skills, and deeper appreciation of culturally important literature. We motivate English majors to sharpen their engagement with creative works and refine their perception of literary structures by focusing rigorously on language, historical backgrounds, and analytical approaches.

These goals reflect the educational priorities of our English Department. Faculty members have full autonomy to determine which objectives align with their specific courses and instructional styles.

Upon completing their English degree, graduates should achieve these learning outcomes:

exhibit proficient critical reading and interpretation abilities.
demonstrate advanced analytical writing capabilities.
possess knowledge of literary classifications, structures, and linguistic elements.
display comprehension of critical perspectives and theoretical frameworks.
demonstrate historical awareness of literary developments.
conduct intensive study of a significant literary figure.