Literature

What can you do with a degree in English? What can’t you do?

When you enter the English (Literature) degree, you explore reading and writing in context in order to enhance your skills through analysis, contextualization, critical thinking, creativity and teaching.

Undergraduate degrees

Bachelor of Arts in English (Literature)

Exploration of theory and practice in critical thinking, analyzing literature in context, and using communication technologies effectively

Minor in English literature

Critical reading and writing in historical, cultural and multicultural contexts

Graduate degrees

M.A. in literary and textual studies (Paused)

Foundation in research methods and literary theory

Our mission

The literature program at BGSU helps students:

  • Develop understanding of subject matter in relation to larger historical and/or cultural contexts, including multicultural contexts.
  • Make connections between theory and practice, applying that theory not only to understanding texts, but also to solving problems and teaching effectively.
  • Generalize from experiences with texts, communication situations and teaching situations.
  • Develop skills of creative and/or critical thinking.

Literature Program

Bill Albertini, Director

424 East Hall

English Department

419-372-7540

Updated: 06/30/2026 07:03PM