ENGLISH
An English Major or Minor enables students to develop expertise in analyzing literature and using language in a wide variety of ways:
- to read with comprehension and critical judgment;
- to study and evaluate literature and other writings within historical, aesthetic, and other contexts;
- to communicate one's ideas accurately and clearly;
- to perform scholarly research and construct persuasive arguments using a variety of sources;
- to craft language in meaningful and effective ways;
- to promote literacy through instruction and other activities; and
- to appreciate the important role that literature and language play in the contemporary world.
The core of the English major consists of four basic kinds of courses in the upper division: literary history courses, literary genre courses, literary seminars, and writing courses.
The Subject Matter Program for teaching credential candidates contains a number of specific prerequisites and special required courses, some of which are outside the Department of English.
What You Can Earn
Public School Teacher
$52,085 (in our region)
Source: HR Reported data from salary.com as of December 2012
What You Can Do
Pursue careers in a variety of vocations, including law, journalism, editing and publishing, business management, and professional careers in writing
Interesting Classes You Might Take
- Readings in American Literature
- Creative Nonfiction Writing
- Children's and Adolescent Literature
- Advanced Writing of Poetry
What You Can Learn
- The theory and practice of literary analysis
- World literature from areas such as China, India, Egypt, Israel, Greece and Rome
- Advanced writing of fiction
- The structure, content, and function of myth and folklore in literature
About the College
The College of Arts and Humanities provides a diverse student population with the communication skills, humanistic values and cultural awareness that form the foundation of scholarship. The college offers intellectual and artistic programs that engage students and faculty and the community in collaboration, dialog and discovery. These programs help preserve, illuminate and nourish the arts and humanities for the campus and for the wider community.
College Contact Information
College of Arts & Humanities
Office of the Dean
2380 E. Keats MS/MB99
Fresno CA 93740-8024
(559) 278-3056
FAX: (559) 278-6758
Email
Where We Are Located
We are located in the west wing of the Music Building in Room 186.
Department Contact Information
Department of English
5245 North Baker Avenue M/S PB98
Fresno CA 93740-8001
Phone: 559.278.2553 - FAX: 559.278.7143
Location: Peters Business Building, Third Floor, Room 382
