Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Arts in English Program

The Bachelor of Arts in English program at Bowling Green State University is designed to equip students with the skills to use language and writing to transform society through the tools of the 21st century. English majors critically evaluate, interpret, appreciate, and create a broad range of print, digital, aural, and visual texts.

Quality Classroom Experiences

English majors develop an understanding of subject matter in relation to larger historical and/or cultural contexts. Students learn through immersive discussions, small class sizes, and recitation courses. They have the opportunity to work for the undergraduate literary magazine, Prairie Margins, and develop skills in writing, editing, layout, publishing, and publicity.

Internships and Careers

Our graduates go on to work in a variety of satisfying and challenging careers across various industries, including graduate study, law, teaching, academic advising, and more. Career paths for English majors include:

• Academic Advising
• Education
• Law
• Libraries
• Public Relations

Curriculum

In the Bachelor of Arts in English program, students learn how imaginative texts address cultural concerns and shape the world around them. Students studying literature learn and apply critical terminology, construct arguments about literary texts, and reflect on their own lives and the lives of others. The program culminates in an experiential learning process, with students writing a thesis and presenting their work to an audience of peers and scholars.

Required Courses

Sample required courses include:

• Multiethnic American Literature
• Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism
• Postcolonial Literature
• Shakespeare

Accreditation

Bowling Green State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The university has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 01/01/1916, with the most recent reaffirmation of accreditation received in 2022, and the next reaffirmation of accreditation scheduled for 2028.

Program Details

The English Literature program is part of the English Department in the BGSU College of Arts and Sciences. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in English literature, preparing them for a variety of careers and graduate studies.