English Studies BA

Interpret texts in relation to social, cultural, and/or historical context(s) or movements.

Interpret texts through sensitivity to vocabulary and language, tone, imagery, and point of view.

Interpret works representing people from a diversity of cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, and historical periods, describing perspectives or identities from a variety of experiences and contexts.

Write argument and exposition that is shaped appropriately for a particular purpose, audience, and situation.

Describe how genre (the type or kind of text), along with the media form through which the text appears, affect meaning and purpose.

Explain methods, terms, and theories in the field and demonstrate critical reasoning or craft in applying them.