Overview

The English Literature major at Agnes Scott College exposes students to a variety of ways of reading, understanding, and writing about literature. Our courses are characterized by frequent discussion, and most emphasize original analysis and independent research.

The requirements for the major ensure that each student will have a grounding in literary history, as well as many opportunities to choose courses that reflect and develop her particular interests. A system of rotating course topics assures that students have a wide variety of courses to choose from during their four years at Agnes Scott. All English majors take a foundation course, Perspectives on Literature (ENG 280), and a capstone course, Senior Research Seminar (ENG 480), in which they produce a substantial original work of literary criticism. Prospective English majors should enroll in ENG 280 and at least one more 200 level English course as early as their first year, but certainly during their sophomore year.

What You'll Learn

Students majoring in English Literature take courses emphasizing both breadth and depth of knowledge and addressing a variety of literary periods, genres, and creative approaches. In addition, students hone their skills in literary and cultural analysis, performing original research, and writing for a variety of purposes and audiences. You'll learn to:

analyze literary works and demonstrate knowledge of major texts and literary traditions, style and convention, and historical, social, and cultural contexts of literatures written in English;
engage in a writing process that promotes thoughtful, well-researched, and original interpretation and argument about literature and its contexts, in written and oral forms, and for various audiences;
evaluate works of literary criticism and theory and employ them in analysis of literary and cultural production; and
apply understanding and knowledge gained from the study of literature to other disciplines, problems, and contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early British Literature
British Literature Since 1700
True Americans: American Writing 1600-1900
Survey Of American Literature: 1900-present
Literature Of Ireland
Topics In Black Writing.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00

More details

Extended to May 15

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application for admission, via the Common Application, which includes:
Agnes Scott Supplement
Teacher Evaluation Form (teacher invitation sent via Common App)
Secondary School Report and International School Supplement from counselor or school official (invitation sent via Common App)
Official High School Transcript in English
Application fee of US $30
SAT/ACT Test Scores, evaluative interview with Agnes Scott admission counselor, InitialView Interview, or Duolingo English Proficiency Test
Agnes Scott's SAT school code is 5002; ACT school code is 0780.
Proof of English Proficiency
Find details on our Admission Requirements page.
Agnes Scott's TOEFL school code is 5002.
International Student Certification of Finances (PDF)
Copy of Passport Biographical Page or National ID Card
Midyear Report (submit as soon as available)

Tuition Fee

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International

50264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50264 USD per year during 48 months.
National

50264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50264 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

50264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50264 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Decatur

1072 - 1986 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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