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Learning English provides students with an understanding of the language and its literary heritage, including exposure to works that shaped historical periods. English studies also enhance students' skills in insightful reading, critical thinking, problem analysis, and compelling writing. Consequently, an English degree has long been considered excellent preparation for professions in law, government, commerce, publishing, as well as teaching and authorship.
At Mississippi State, we approach English as a diverse discipline covering literature, linguistics, and written expression in all its variations. You can explore courses like Poetry Structure and Theory, Legal Writing Fundamentals, Female Voices in Literature, Fiction Craft, Post-Colonial Literary Studies, Evolution of the English Language, and Shakespeare's Later Works. This creates an adaptable program highlighting the relationships between literary works, language development, and written communication.