English B.A.

A Bachelor of Arts in English at a offers an in-depth study of English language, literature and writing. This program focuses on developing critical thinking, analytical and communication skills through the exploration of various literary genres, periods and cultural contexts. 

The USF English major will enable you to develop the following skills:

• Analytical Skills: Writing a literary analysis will enable you to express a compelling idea and demonstrate your ability to examine complex material, clearly explaining the possible meaning or purpose.
• Critical Thinking Skills: You will naturally hone your critical thinking skills through reading and considering old and new works of literature, writing compelling essays and engaging in class discussions and debates.
• Persuasion Skills: Understanding and applying appropriate rhetoric enables you to understand various approaches to persuasion: creating counter arguments, situating yourself as an author in relation to an audience and choosing effective style and diction in a given situation.
• Writing Skills: Effective writing is a necessary part of every profession. As an English major, you will gain exposure and learn to write in numerous styles for a variety of audiences and purposes.
• Reading Skills: As an English major, you will learn to read with greater comprehension. By the end of a four-year degree, you will be able to read long and difficult texts with great understanding of the depth of meaning.
• Communication Skills: Both written and oral communication are necessary in the workplace, and you hone both in English classes.