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Why major in English at MBC?
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Why major in 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