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
  

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