English Literature Program
Literature, according to C.S. Lewis, "adds to reality, it does not simply describe it." Additionally, Lewis states that "it enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become."
Today, the study of literature provides direct access to the cultural capital of billions. In practical terms, students taking a degree in English Literature become equipped for an enormous range of careers and postgraduate opportunities.
Program Educational Objectives
- Empower students to analyze novels, poetry, and drama from diverse global perspectives, blending research and experiential projects—such as literary workshops—to deepen cultural understanding and inspire creative storytelling.
- Equip students with advanced critical thinking and communication skills to contribute to scholarly and societal discussions, promoting lifelong learning and active engagement in their communities through literature.
- Cultivate individuals who creatively express complex ideas through literature, advocating for social and cultural issues as active agents in their communities, inspired by diverse literary traditions.
Opportunities
Students of Literature can go on to work and study in:
- Teaching and academics
- Arts and media
- Welfare
- Administration
Skills acquired during the course of the degree (such as critical thinking, clarity of expression in written and oral forms, self-management and planning, independent research, organization of time, cooperation with others, attention to detail, and ability to grasp the larger picture) will be invaluable regardless of one’s chosen career path.
