Students majoring in English are encouraged to take a foreign
language as part of their college program. Competence in one
or more foreign languages is a common requirement for advanced
degrees.
Students are strongly encouraged to sample a variety of Department
courses when choosing their electives. These might include courses
on individual authors, particular genres, critical theory, or
special themes, such as ethnicity and/or gender, as well as
courses on foreign literature in translation, and various interdisciplinary
courses.