EnglishBachelor of Arts
Why study English at Gustavus?
As an English major you will study literature as a way to experience the past, reflect on the present, and imagine the future while learning to read closely, think creatively and critically, and write well. You will study a wide variety of genres that may include fiction, drama, poetry, film, archival documents, graphic novels, and digital narratives.
Course Examples
Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from English will be on your class schedule.
- ENG-205Topics in Film
- ENG-256Writing Creative Nonfiction
- ENG-101Reading in the World: African Feminism
- ENG-130World Literature: Black Worlds
“From Young Namibian Reader to Gustavus Professor of Comparative Literature – Listen to the Learning for Life Podcast”
Dr. Martha Ndakalako, "From Young Namibian Reader to Gustavus Professor of Comparative Literature - Listen to the Learning for Life Podcast" Dr. Martha Ndakalako joined the Gustavus English Department in 2021 and talks in this episode about growing up in the De Beers mining town of Oranjemund in Namibia, her early love of reading, her “complicated” (aka interesting) path to a PhD in comparative literature...
What can I do with a degree in English?
The English major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.
- Creative Writing
- Journalism
- Social Media Writing and Management
- Publishing
- Grant Writing
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