BA English and American Literature at New York University

The study of English and American Literature provides the kind of training that is central to a liberal arts education and useful in all professions. By learning to read critically and write with analytical precision, students who major in English prepare themselves to participate actively in their culture while forging a lifelong, enriching relationship with literature. The department offers two tracks in the major: the Literature track and the Creative Writing track.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The major in English and American Literature requires ten 4-credit courses (40 credits), and the major track in English and American Literature with a specialization in Creative Writing requires eleven 4-credit courses and two 2-credit courses (48 credits). All courses for the major must be completed with a grade of C or better (courses graded Pass/Fail do not count). Please see the requirements below.

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