BA English at Yale University

The undergraduate program in English cultivates students' powers of argument and analysis while developing their understanding of important works of English, American, and world literatures in English. Courses offered by the department are designed to teach students foundational research and writing skills; to provide historical perspectives from which to read and analyze literary works; and to deepen students' insight into their own experience. For students interested in creative writing, the department offers an array of courses taught by renowned professional writers in all of the major genres, including fiction, poetry, play and film writing, nonfiction prose, and journalism.

Faculty: Yale College  |  Duration: Thirty-six term courses in eight terms of enrollment (Yale College bachelor's degree)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New Haven, CT, United States

What you will study

Number of courses: Standard major —14 courses (incl senior req); Creative W riting concentration —15 courses (incl senior req). Distribution of courses: 3 courses chosen from ENGL 1025 , 1026 , 1027 , and 1028 ; 1 course in each of four historical periods, as specified (intro courses do not fulfill this requirement); 1 junior seminar; Creative Writing concentration —same, except 4 designated creative writing courses including at least 2 4000-level workshops (previously, numbered 451 or higher) that require an application with a writing sample, one in the same genre as ENGL 4400 ; and 1 in another genre; at least 11 literature courses. Senior requirement: Standard major —2 senior sems, or 1

Career pathways

The ability to write well remains a rare but prized skill in almost every domain of our world, and English majors go on to careers in many fields of endeavor.

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