Career Opportunities for English Majors

A strong background in critical thinking and communication skills prepares graduates in English for employment in the following professions: advertising public relations marketing technical writing teaching law copyediting textbook sales corporate training corporate management Personal and Professional Advantages for English Majors Critical Thinking and Logical Analysis English majors repeatedly cite the development of critical thinking skills as one of their field's most important advantages. By reading deeply and widely in literature, by discussing what they read, and by writing a variety of essays about literature, students build sophisticated methods of thinking. Students also apply a variety of critical approaches to analyze all types of written discourse logically. Enhanced Written and Verbal Communication Skills Extensive writing practice and frequent opportunities to express ideas enable English majors to perform more competently in professional situations. Additional Benefits For good reasons, English majors and teachers of English point out that the most attractive features of majoring in English may not be pragmatic or easily quantified. They call attention to such traits as: Feeling inspired by literature from various countries throughout time Interpreting figurative language Exploring other cultures through literature Receiving knowledge about a wide range of subjects

	"Unto this day it dooth myn herte boote That I have had my world as in my tyme." --Geoffrey Chaucer's Wife of Bath