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Examine the English literature of the world from a variety of critical standpoints. Research the interactions of literary, political, economic, and intellectual culture. Gain a broader understanding of writing. Write poetry, fiction, and drama. Edit literary works and journals. Explore timely and important issues through different media platforms. Learn to communicate effectively. Analyze dramatic productions at Greystone and Saskatoon professional theatres. Pursue an internship with local businesses and community organizations. Read, think, and write creatively.

You can begin this program off-campus

What you will learn

We speak it, read it, and write it every day. Yet many do not understand how truly empowering an education in English can be. Through examining English literature from various critical standpoints, our students not only imagine other worlds and forms of human experience, but also learn how to become better readers, editors, and writers.

The ability to communicate and express oneself effectively is something highly sought after by today's employers. Schools, businesses, industries, and governments are increasingly recruiting graduates with superior communication skills, and the Department of English plays an important role in preparing students to succeed in a variety of professional careers. Since most jobs have a significant communications component, English courses also complement specializations or further studies in subjects such as law, medicine, engineering, education, business, journalism, publishing, and library studies.

Skills Gained:

• Communication skills, written and oral
• Critical thinking, problem solving
• Textual analysis and attention to detail
• Honesty, integrity, and ethical standards
• Global perspectives and cultural awareness
• Research methods with interdisciplinary application
• Organization and goal-oriented planning
• Personal management and motivational skills
• Team work and consensus building

Careers

• Website designer
• Business administrator
• Public Relations specialist
• Print journalist
• TV or radio broadcaster
• Editor or publisher
• Speech writer
• Technical writer
• English teacher
• Literacy program administrator
• Communications consultant
• Advertising executive
• Public servant
• Librarian