English
In the English program, you will cultivate the cultural awareness and critical thinking skills essential for analyzing and producing diverse forms of written and spoken discourse. This foundation will equip you to excel across various career paths, enabling you to effectively communicate and make a meaningful impact in any field
- 2 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Overview
English explores the ways in which language, literature, and storytelling shape human experiences and perceptions. At Lisburn University, we delve into how written and spoken words can influence and reflect cultural, emotional, social, and historical contexts.
In class, your professor may present a literary work, poem, or historical text. You and your classmates analyze, critique, and discuss the work from multiple perspectives, such as its themes, style, symbolism, and the cultural and historical significance. Then, you might create your own piece of writing in response, exploring the themes or expressing your own thoughts on the subject.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates work and intern in a diverse range of fields, including publishing, education, writing, editing, content creation, journalism, media, public relations, marketing, and communications. Many of our alumni have gone on to pursue careers in literary analysis, creative writing, teaching, or research. With strong writing, analytical, and communication skills, English graduates are prepared for a variety of careers across industries.
Program Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of how communication shapes patterns of social interaction, the expression of cultural values and norms, political practices and relations of power, and our positions as local and global citizens.
Be able to use a variety of methodological tools to analyze interpersonal, intercultural, and rhetorical discourse that structures everyday interactions in both our public and private lives.
Demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities, problems, and history of discourse and deliberation in democracy and will be prepared to use their knowledge to work for a just and more humane world.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to English Literature | 4 | ENG 101 |
| English Composition I | 2 | ENG 102 |
| Poetry and Prose | 4 | ENG 103 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition II | 4 | ENG 201 |
| World Literature I | 4 | ENG 202 |
| Creative Writing | 2 | ENG 203 |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Literary Theory and Criticism | 4 | ENG 301 |
| Modern British Literature | 2 | ENG 302 |
| American Literature I | 4 | ENG 303 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Postcolonial Literature | 4 | ENG 401 |
| American Literature II | 4 | ENG 402 |
| Research and Writing Skills | 2 | ENG 403 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 40 |
Contact us
Unit 1 44-550 Longstone Street, Lisburn BT28 1TP Northern Ireland
How to Apply?
- You Apply
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- We Connect
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- You Get Ready
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