<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>If you enroll in Grand Canyon University's online Bachelor of Arts in English Literature program, you'll have the opportunity to read American and English works of literature. Readings span several time periods and genres and include works by Shakespeare. The program begins with survey courses on English and American literature; you'll also take courses that zoom in on specific literary forms, such as the novel. The Bachelor of Arts in English Literature program is also designed to help you improve your written and oral communication skills. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you're interested in applying to Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Arts in English Literature program, you should have an interest in reading and may have already read several classic novels. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Bachelor of Arts in English Literature program consists of 120 total credits. You'll take 34-40 general education credits, 48 English literature credits, and 32-38 elective credits. </p> <p><u>English Literature Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Course Code </th><th> Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td> PHI 305 </td><td> Ethical Thinking in the Liberal Arts</td></tr> <tr><td> ENG 250 </td><td> Analysis of World Literature</td></tr> <tr><td> ENG 260 </td><td> English Literature I</td></tr> <tr><td> ENG 270 </td><td> English Literature II</td></tr> <tr><td> ENG 350 </td><td> American Literature I</td></tr> <tr><td> ENG 353 </td><td> American Literature II</td></tr> <tr><td> ENG 358 </td><td> Introduction to English Grammar and Linguistics</td></tr> <tr><td> ENG 425 </td><td> Major Authors</td></tr> <tr><td> ENG 424 </td><td> Literary Movement</td></tr> <tr><td> ENG 356 </td><td> The Short Story</td></tr> <tr><td> ENG 460 </td><td> The Novel</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The Bachelor of Arts in English Literature program is not designed to prepare you for a specific career. However, many graduates apply the critical thinking and analytical skills that they gain in a variety of fields. Some of the many fields open to graduates of English literature programs include education, writing, editing, business, and law. </p> <p>Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Writer </li><li>Editor </li><li>Proofreader </li><li>Literary agent </li><li>Teacher </li><li>Tutor </li><li>Office administrator </li><li>Administrative assistant </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Advanced degrees in English literature could provide you with an opportunity to specialize in a specific time period, genre, or author. Master's degrees, which are commonly followed by doctorate degrees, are often designed to prepare graduates for careers in higher education. Related master's degree include: </p> <ul><li> Master of Arts in English Literature </li><li> Master of Arts in Comparative Literature </li><li> Master of Arts in Children's Literature</li></ul>