BA in English in Tucson United States | University of Arizona

The Bachelor of Arts in English program develops students' communication abilities and critical thinking through the study of significant literary works. Participants examine both classic texts and contemporary pieces that shape the English literary tradition, with course options spanning border studies, digital media, rhetoric, and film studies. By engaging in close reading, analytical writing, and textual interpretation, English majors master written expression. The program's intimate class settings foster strong faculty-student collaboration. An English degree serves as excellent preparation for advanced academic pursuits or diverse professional paths.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Linguistic Proficiency, Comprehension of how the English language evolves within literary contexts
Core Literature, Familiarity with seminal works from British and American literary canons
Cultural Contexts, Awareness of literature's historical and cultural dimensions across English-speaking traditions
Research Competency, Capacity to perform scholarly research by: formulating strong arguments, providing thorough evidentiary support, utilizing appropriate research methods, and presenting findings in academic writing
Knowledge of foundational texts of British and American literature
Understanding of the historical and cultural range of literature written in English