At Hope, the English Literature program equips students with the skills needed for articulate and appropriate written communication, advanced critical thinking, literary analysis, the presentation of formal research, and an understanding of the use of dramatic art forms in the communication of values and ideas. The program adheres to a prescriptive, competency-based curriculum in English grammar and usage, and it offers a varied continuum of courses providing critical analysis of the world’s great classic and contemporary literature. English Literature students will also develop skills in dramatic writing and performance. The English Literature major is a multi-faceted major that leads to many career choices, and provides a strong foundational base of knowledge. This program is perfectly suited for students who wish to pursue graduate studies leading to the completion of the Secondary Teaching Credential, the M.A. or the Ph.D. in literature, or its related fields. The B.A. in English Literature program is 125 units.

Career Opportunities Writer College professor** Jr. High/High School Teacher* English/Drama Teacher* Teaching on the Mission Field* Military Teaching* Christian Educator* Public Relations Law* Publisher Editor Journalism * requires a 5th year of graduate studies in education to complete the teaching credential ** requires an advanced degree of M.A. or Ph.D.