BA (Hons) English and American Literature

The BA English and American Literature course at the University of East Anglia explores both British and American literature, providing students with a thorough understanding of English and American literary tradition in all its richness and diversity. This course nurtures competent, critical readers and imaginative writers. It exposes students to writers not only from different historical periods but also from diverse backgrounds.Course Content: The syllabus covers a broad span of literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, from Chaucer to contemporary literature. It gives a clear view of the shape of literary history, the cultural impact of literature, and its changing roles and forms. This degree course enables you to pair the study of English and American literature, analysing their development in parallel and exploring their relationship and interaction.Key Modules: This course incorporates modules like 'Reading and Writing in Elizabethan England', 'American Apocalypse: From Slavery to Obama', 'Modernism' and 'Love and War in American Literature'. These modules allow students to critically analyze a wide range of literature styles and perspectives.Future Careers: Successful completion of this course can lead to a career in a wide variety of sectors. This course can lead to roles in areas such as journalism, publishing, PR, teaching, advertising, and arts management. Many of the University's graduates are currently employed in these sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.