English
The English major is designed to engage you in the complex processes of reading and interpreting literature, to heighten your ability to discover meaning from a variety of literary works and genres, and to deepen your commitment to literary studies as a chosen discipline. Studying literature at Alverno equips you with the analytical frameworks and the intellectual habits of mind necessary to become and remain an engaged reader and passionate critic in your personal and professional life. It also
provides practical skills in communication, analysis and social interaction.
Career Options
With the knowledge and skills you develop through
the study of English, you will be well prepared for careers in a
variety of challenging areas. English can be used as a groundwork
for careers in writing, public relations, advertising, radio,
television, theatres, film, and as preparation for careers in law,
politics, education and medicine.
Sample Curriculum
First Year
- Introduction to the Arts
- Introduction to the Humanities
- Integrated Communication
- Quantitative Strategies
- General Psychology
- Introduction to Social Science
- Foundations in Natural Science
Second Year
- The Short Story
- Literary Criticism
- Literature and Film
- Identity and Imagination in Literary Studies
- Global Experience
- Humanities electives
Third Year
- Genre Studies (such as the mystery)
- Major Literary Figures (such as Shakespeare)
- Literature and Culture (such as African-American literature)
- Studies in Alternative World Views
- The Global Experience
- Internship
- Support area courses
Fourth Year
- Literary Theory (such as modernism)
- Literary Forms (such as the 19th century novel)
- Senior Humanities Seminar
- Support area courses
Credit for Prior Learning
Alverno offers a program to determine if you are eligible to receive
college credit for prior learning. Click
here for information.
Your Next
Step
To find out more about Alverno's English program, contact the Alverno
Admissions office. An Admissions Counselor can answer your questions
about the program, admissions, credit transfers and financial aid.
Call 414-382-6100, toll-free at 1-800-933-3401 or
e-mail Admissions.
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