BA in English and Comparative Literature

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Oglethorpe University

Program Overview

The English program at Oglethorpe explores literatures throughout the ages and around the globe, with particular focus on modern and contemporary literature, world literature, drama, Shakespeare, the novel, and creative writing. While other schools programs tend to focus primarily on British and American literature, Oglethorpe s curriculum pushes far beyond those boundaries, with a horizon-broadening emphasis on world literature and postcolonial narratives. The close-knit department is also a great benefit to students, who can get to know their classmates and their professors in a supportive yet intellectually challenging environment that encourages success. Student-focused instruction leads to stronger skills in writing, research, and critical thinking valuable skills that pay off for a lifetime.

Program Key Stats

$18590 (Annual Cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Digital copywriter
  • Editorial assistant
  • English as a foreign language teacher
  • Lexicographer
  • Magazine journalist
  • Newspaper journalist
  • Publishing
  • copy-editor/proofreader
  • Writer

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