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English

WHY STUDY ENGLISH AT MBC?

  • studying literature engages and builds intellect, emotions, and empathy
  • diverse course offerings provide breadth and depth in various types of literature and major historical periods
  • discussion-based courses encourage active, participatory learning that involves students and leads them to self-discovery
  • hands-on, active learning hones critical thinking skills
  • analysis and synthesis – taking the text apart, and putting it back together – lie at the heart of what English majors do
  • students explore and develop their own voices
  • courses emphasize skills for all facets of writinganalytical, creative, and expository
  • MBC English majors historically place high on the Major Field Test (MFT), scoring in the 70-75th percentile nationally