My English literature coursework at Agnes Scott cultivate my written and oral communication skills. In my classes I refined my analytical lens as well as my research skills to enhance my critical thinking.
The English literature program exposes students to a variety of ways of reading, understanding, and writing about literature. My courses were characterized by frequent discussion, original analysis work, and independent research.
English Minor Requirements
Foundational Course:
- ENG 280 Perspectives on Literature
Elective Courses:
- ENG 215 Literature of Ireland
- ENG 234 Shakespeare & the Folktale
- ENG 310 The Tale in Early World Literature
- ENG 310 Queering thee Renaissance
English coursework objectives
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of significant texts and traditions of literature written in English
- analyze literary works and movements demonstrating knowledge of style, language, conventions, and historical, social, and cultural context
- evaluate works of literary criticism and theory and employ them in analysis of literature
- construct thoughtful, well-researched, and original interpretations and arguments about literature and its contexts in written and oral forms
- apply understanding and knowledge gained from the study of literature to other disciplines, problems, and context
