Why Study English Literature?
Learn to read with imagination and insight, write with clarity and grace, and explore the deeper questions of the human experience.
Students with an English literature major at Â鶹ӰÊÓ engage with a wide range of texts from varied cultures, genres, historical periods, and perspectives. Pacific's literature courses are small and intensive to build skills in critical thinking, writing, and analysis. As an English literature major, you also will have opportunities to:
- Study abroad in Europe, Asia, or South America; teach English in China, Korea or Japan; and study domestically with research trips to the award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
- Intern with our MFA in Writing program, and hear from renowned writers at the MFA program residencies.
- Receive financial assistance and support to attend and present papers at literary conferences.
- Participate in our chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the National English Honor Society, which awards multiple paid internships and scholarships.
- Create a final artifact that serves as a portfolio of transferable skills in your professional lives as writers, artists, scholars, editors, and content creators.
What Can You Do with an English Literature Major?
Our Â鶹ӰÊÓs have a range of critical, analytical and writing skills highly valued in today's content-driven marketplace. Many continue their education, winning Fulbright positions or enrolling in law school and other Â鶹ӰÊÓ programs in the humanities.
Pacific Â鶹ӰÊÓs with an English literature major launch careers as writers, teachers, book designers, community activists, lawyers and more.
Binford Endowed Scholarship in English
The Binford Endowed Scholarship is designated for students majoring or minoring in English who have demonstrated abilities and interest in writing. Qualifying first-year and transfer students will receive awards up to $5,000, as determined by the selection committee. Awards are available for up to four years, as long as students meet the award requirements.
