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Bachelor of Arts in English |
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| Course Title: |
Bachelor of Arts in English | |
Category: |
Arts & Humanities | |
Subject: |
English | |
| College: |
Regent University 
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| Course Description: |
Regent's English degree program is a comprehensive study of words and how they work in language, literature, and writing. Students consider a variety of expressions of the human imagination as these are understood in the contexts of history, gender, culture, interdisciplinary study and ethnicity. Students have the opportunity to better understand and articulate their own Christian worldview and to explore diverse human experiences through a range of study in the English language and literature. A degree in English prepares students for a variety of careers by cultivating their skills in writing, communication, and critical thinking. Careers in this field are vast and varied including the arts, law, communication, divinity and journalism .The English major seeks to cultivate in students characteristics that mark us as human: analysis, empathy, discernment and a love of beauty in addition to career preparation. |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Bachelor Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
Students must have a High School Diploma or GED. | |
| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
Bachelor of Arts in English If you love reading, feel you have got the author of the next bestselling book in you or see yourself in career which you share your love of language and words with young students, then a degree in Bachelor of Arts in English may best suit you. The Bachelor of Arts in English degree program gives an extensive understanding of words and how they work in writing, language and literature. You can look at a number of expressions of the human imagination as these are known in the contexts of history, culture, ethnicity, gender and interdisciplinary study. Through a variety of study in the English language and literature, you will get the opportunity to discover different human experiences as well as other elements of the English language which includes: - Words - Phrases - Imaginative Literature - The Process of Writing With a degree in Bachelor of Arts in English you'll develop a solid comprehension of words, their combinations, and just how all of it works. This degree prepares you for a wide variety of employment opportunities by developing your skills in writing, critical-thinking as well as communication. You will take a number of courses in British and American literature, including: - Shakespeare - African-American Literature - Creative Writing - British Romantics - Victorian literature - The Religious Imagination in American Literature Earning an English major will help you build a solid foundation in composition and literature while at the same time gaining knowledge in one of the following areas of emphasis: - Communication & Speech - Creative Writing - Government - Multimedia Communications - Organizational Communications This is called a cognate. Students with this emphasis with a cognate in Government will learn different factors of political science through courses in government, political philosophy, as well as foreign policy. They may pursue careers in fields of law, journalism or politics. The 4-year program includes general core required courses including biology, history and introduction to psychology. Careers in this field are broad and diverse. A degree BA in English can bring about a range of career possibilities - in everything from business to professional writing. A lot of students majoring in English proceed to teach it at the elementary, middle or secondary school level; this will likely require professional certification in addition to a Bachelor’s degree. Other BA in English graduates become journalists, copywriters, public relations specialists, editors, and marketing executives. To enroll in this degree, a candidate: - must have a High School Diploma or GED - must have minimum scores in SAT/ACT |
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