Bachelor of Arts in English and Comparative Literature - Social Justice and Literature

If you choose to major in English and Comparative Literature (ECL), you will gain myriad important skills that will prove essential in the workplace and in the public sphere more broadly. ECL majors learn to produce clear and persuasive analytical writing or creative writing that demonstrates the qualities of literature. Moreover, the major teaches research methods, critical reading skills, comparative thinking, and historical contexts. Particularly at this moment in American culture and history, we believe these skills are essential. The ECL curriculum ensures that students gain historical breadth in their discipline in the form of surveys, as well as depth, in courses that focus on a single genre, topic, or author, which allow for a sustained emphasis on close analysis. Students majoring in English and Comparative Literature also have the opportunity to concentrate their field of study on British & American Literature, Comparative & World Literatures, Creative Writing, Film Studies, Science, Medicine, & Literature, Social Justice & Literature, Writing, Editing, & Digital Publishing. From Milton to Morrison, Shakespeare to Faulkner, choose your own adventure as you explore rich literary traditions. This concentration not only introduces students to a broad range of texts, but also allows room for specialization. Interested in film analysis, film archiving, or audiovisual literacy This concentration helps students become critical thinkers, keen observers, and eloquent writers capable of navigating the many screens of our modern world. Interested in medical school or a career in the health sciences. This concentration helps build cultural literacy and provides context that inspires, informs, and supports social justice work. Learn how words and images can change (and have changed) the world.

All transcripts must be translated to English. If your school does not issue English transcripts, students must have an official English translation made and submit this in addition to the official copy from the school.official transcript, including an official English translation, by secure electronic delivery. To be considered for admission, we need the official transcript for your secondary (and, if applicable, higher secondary) schoolwork. Middle school transcripts are not required for admission.

All students will be expected to have completed the pre-university curriculum (e.g. A Levels, Baccalaureate) in their country prior to enrolling at Carolina. Please also send exam scores if your country has these (e.g. GCSEs). We understand that curricula differ from country to country, and were sensitive to those intricacies as were reviewing applications from international students. Youll need to submit a statement from an official at your secondary school often a university counselor, advisor, or headmaster. This report cannot come from a private counseling company or agent. IELTS -7.0 , TOEFL iBT- 100