Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [English] From Azusa Pacific University

The?English major?provides a solid foundation in writing technique and linguistics, as well as world, British, and American literature, creative writing, significant authors, and the history of literary movements. These then provide a framework for advanced study in one of three areas of concentration.

The literature concentration focuses on the analysis and criticism of literary works, including Shakespeare, the American and British novel, and contemporary, adolescent, and children?s literature. The teaching concentration prepares students to be ?highly qualified? according to No Child Left Behind for teaching grades 7?12, to waive the state-required CSET English exam, to participate in service learning in local classrooms, and to enter a credential program. The writing concentration prepares students for a professional writing or editing career, such as freelance magazine article writing, creative writing, public relations, and professional technical writing. English majors leave APU prepared to think critically and write compellingly.