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For more information about majors and minors at Merrimack, consult the online course catalog.
As an English major, you will learn to recognize and capitalize on the power of the written word.
Across literature, film, and other storytelling mediums, you’ll explore the capacity of words to challenge conventional thinking, influence social change, rewrite cultural myths, shape concepts of identity and communicate both ordinary and extraordinary life experiences.
As an English major, you’ll examine how culture shapes not only words, but also writers and their audiences. You’ll develop an understanding of the creative process, from a written piece’s conception, through its execution, to its interpretation by an audience. And you’ll interact with fellow students and dedicated professors in classes that are small in size but rich in insights.
Specifically, you’ll learn to:
There are so many ways for English majors to connect their medium to the world.
You may:
Because so much of the professional world values critical thinking and communication skills — precisely the ones we hone in this program — a degree in English is beneficial, no matter what career you pursue.
Some of the positions our students have taken after graduation include:
You’ll also be prepared to pursue graduate work in English, education, journalism, law, library science, business — any area, really, that requires clear, compelling thinking and writing.
As an English major, you must complete a minimum of 38 credits in the major.
Standard English Major
ENG 2050 | Introduction to Literary Studies |
ENG 2055 | Sophomore Seminar in English |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX |
Course before the 1800s |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Course after the 1800s |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Course before or after the 1800s |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Literature elective |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Literature elective |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX |
Literature elective |
One Literature elective course may be a Film course |
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ENG 3XXX or 4XXX |
Open English elective |
The Open English elective may be taken at the 2000 level or below if taken before the end of the junior year |
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ENG 4950W | Senior Seminar |
English Major With Creative Writing Concentration
ENG 2050 | Introduction to Literary Studies |
ENG 2055 | Sophomore Seminar in English |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Course before the 1800s |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Course after the 1800s |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Course before or after the 1800s |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Creative writing elective |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Creative writing elective |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Creative writing elective |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Open English elective |
ENG 4950W | Senior Seminar |
English Major With Film Concentration
ENG 2050 | Introduction to Literary Studies |
ENG 2055 | Sophomore Seminar in English |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX |
Course before the 1800s |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Course after the 1800s |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Course before or after the 1800s |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Film elective |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Film elective |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Film elective |
ENG 3XXX or 4XXX | Open English elective |
ENG 4950W | Senior Seminar |
For more information about majors and minors at Merrimack, consult the online course catalog.