An English major is among the most desirable courses of study for today’s college students. The reason why is because an English major is flexible, adaptable, and reliable for equipping students with advanced skills and competencies that are highly sought after in today’s world.
The most obvious example of a desirable career competency is a command of language. In college, English majors refine their ability to use written and spoken language to communicate effectively. In a job market where employers consistently rank skill in verbal communication, both written and spoken, as the most desirable attribute in a potential candidate, students who choose the English major put themselves in a strong position to deliver what employers want and what a healthy democratic society needs: People who can
- interpret, analyze, and synthesize complex information
- formulate complex ideas in ways other people can understand
- think critically about literature, media, culture, and public discourse
- imagine creative ways to frame and solve problems
- appreciate how literature, culture, and society are related
- understand how narrative and symbolism give shape to social life
- display ethical self-awareness in social interactions and contexts
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