English
Study in the field of English Language and Literature offers a general humanistic education as well as skills in communication and analysis that are essential in most careers. An education in literature, criticism, and language teaches students to write effectively and expressively, to think critically, to weigh values, and to communicate ideas. It provides the basis to understand and communicate with those of different cultural backgrounds, and to understand the terms in which they think and speak. These skills are essential in the global marketplace of today and improve ones chances of obtaining employment in a wide variety of fields.
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Related Skills
- Writing clearly and accurately
- Audience analysis
- Public speaking
- Reading for ideas, style, tone, attitude and cultural context
- Creative thinking
- Critical understanding
- Using information resources
- Generating and adapting ideas
- Weighing values
- Solving problems
- Making sound decisions to solve quantitative problems
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Career Paths of Recent Graduates
Related Websites
The University of Oklahoma Department of English
English International
ESL Career
Career Resources from the Modern Language Association
Occupational Outlook Handbook