BA/BS in English Language and Literature, General

English is offered at Wake Forest University in North Carolina as an undergraduate field of study. Students study poems, novels and plays to build critical and aesthetic understanding of language and literature, with faculty who mentor undergraduate research. The department is closely tied to a university press known for Irish poetry. English majors have won national fellowships. A minor is also available. Students finishing the english course of study earn the BA credential, and the program sits within the university's wider emphasis on service and a liberal arts education. Details of required courses and any changes to offerings are kept in the university's academic bulletin. Prospective students can use the department page to see sample courses and how the major connects with campus life, research and experience beyond the classroom.