Bentley’s English major is a distinctive new study of the methods, philosophies and practices of literary and cultural studies. The curriculum enables students to gain a wider understanding of our increasingly globalized and diverse world. In addition, Bentley English majors complete a creative writing component, delving deeply into a variety of literary genres while crafting and revising their own creative texts. The major’ supportive environment encourages and helps students become both perceptive and technically proficient at crafting language and mastering marketable civic skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and written communication.

This major is ideal for the business student who wishes to pursue a career that requires an understanding of how cultural texts work, especially with regard to the written word. Possible career paths include but are not limited to: Writing for Web and Multimedia Screenwriting Communications Marketing Public Relations Publishing Journalism Editing