Bachelor Of Arts In English

Program descriptionEnglish is not just about the rhetorical and creative aspects of literature. It’s about examining history, culture, psychology, sociology, philosophy, and the human condition to determine what a text means in the context of when and where it was written, and how it relates to us today.Language is the primary means by which we communicate our values, our ideals and our vision. The study of English asks fundamental questions about literature and how we, as humans, express ourselves and interact with others. It is the science of communication and critical inquiry.Learn how we use language in the world at large, and consider the functions, structures and significance of literature over time. Develop an excellent foundation for a career in virtually any professional capacity due to the cross-disciplinary nature of this program.Special events |The Department of English hosts public presentations on original research and creative writing by faculty members and students. Visiting scholars, poets, playwrights and novelists also visit campus throughout the year.Experience learning | Our students have a number of experiential learning opportunities available to them including co-operative education, international exchanges, independent and applied studies as well as volunteer opportunities. uLethbridge is the only university in Alberta to offer co-operative education to all majors in the arts & sciences, at both the undergrad and grad level. Transfer students can actually head out on their first work term before ever stepping foot on campus! For example, many transfer students have completed a summer work term before starting classes in September.Skills acquired | In addition to developing exceptional written and oral communication skills in this program, you’ll also develop strong critical and analytical thinking skills, advanced information acquisition and management skills, as well as precise attention to detail. All of these abilities are highly sought after in the business world and can be applied to practically any scenario.Possible careersRelated Fields. Here are just a few of the options open to you once you've earned your degree:Business AdministrationAdvertisingMarketingCommunicationsBroadcast JournalismEditingLibrary SciencePerforming ArtsPublic RelationsResearchPublishingTechnical WritingTravel WritingProposal WritingSpeech WritingPublic OfficeFreelance WritingWriting for webCivil ServiceProfessional Disciplines & Graduate Studies. Your undergraduate degree in English also provides an excellent foundation for journalism, law, management and education. The University of Lethbridge's School of Graduate Studies offers graduate programs, at the Master and Doctoral levels, spanning over 60 disciplines — so why not consider pursuing grad school right here in Lethbridge! Whether you choose to do your advanced studies at uLethbridge or another institution, know that your undergraduate degree has set you on the path to post-graduate success.