Overview

The English and American Literatures major cultivates students' powers of empathy and sympathy as well as critical thinking, rigorous analysis, thorough and responsible research, and clear and persuasive writing. These skills and abilities are prized by employers in nearly every field, and valuable as well for admission and success in graduate programs in law, medicine, journalism, and other disciplines.

Key facts:

All graduating English and American Literatures majors at Middlebury College will be able to do the following:

analyze and appreciate literature from the earliest periods to the present by British, American, and Anglophone authors
demonstrate familiarity with a variety of methodological perspectives with an understanding of the historical and political dimensions of discourse related to race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and disability
write clear and compelling prose appropriate to the intended readership
make cogent oral presentations responsive to an audience
assess and conduct research using both print and digital sources, and articulate one's own ideas together with the appropriately cited work of others
create a substantial work of critical or creative writing through sustained reflection, composition, and revision
engage in thoughtful discussion about discourse that is inclusive of the literature and experience of historically marginalized groups
think creatively and critically about anything made of language

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing for the Screen
Writing: Poetry, Fiction, NonF
Writing Gender & Sexuality
Environmental Lit Workshop
Environ/Adventure Writing
Structure of Poetry
Writing for Children

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

109

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middlebury, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

109

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Middlebury admissions requires an application essay. You’ll find possible essay prompts on the Common Application website. The Middlebury application does not require a supplemental essay.
Allow ample time for teachers to complete their recommendations online by the deadline.
Your counselor will complete the form online and return it to Middlebury with your 9th–11th grade transcripts.
If our nonrefundable $75 application fee presents a barrier for you, we encourage you to apply using a fee waiver.
Middlebury accepts a number of English proficiency tests for students whose first language is not English or whose secondary education has been at a school where English is not the primary language of instruction.
If you choose to submit standardized test scores, please request that testing services or your guidance department submit scores directly to Middlebury College.
You will be able to upload additional materials directly to your student portal.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

70120 USD / year

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Out-of-State

70120 USD / year

≈ 70120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

70120 USD / year

≈ 70120 USD / year

Living costs

Middlebury

United States

1133 - 1686 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Academic requirements

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