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Northeastern Illinois University B.A. in English

Northeastern Illinois University

B.A. in English

Chicago, USA

4 Years

English

Full time

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USD 22,726 / per year

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Key Summary

    About: The B.A. in English develops critical thinking and communication skills through the study of literature, language, and writing. This program encourages literary analysis, creative expression, and understanding of linguistic diversity. Students engage with various texts and contexts, honing their ability to articulate complex ideas effectively.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in education, publishing, writing, journalism, and marketing. They may also work in fields such as public relations, law, or media, leveraging their strong analytical and communication skills in diverse professional settings.

Introduction

The B.A. in English at Northeastern offers students a foundation in critical and creative methods along with advanced study in literature, literary history and criticism, cultural studies, critical and cultural theory, rhetoric, creative writing, and composition. Courses develop students’ engagement with texts and their cultural and aesthetic contexts while advancing their abilities in creative and critical thinking, reading, and writing.

Program Benefits

B.A. in English students find opportunities such as:

  • Research for papers to deliver at regional and national conferences
  • Presentations at Northeastern’s annual student Research and Creative Activities Symposium
  • Readings by professional poets and novelists in our 82 Writers Series

Minors

  • Creative Writing
  • English
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