department of language & literature
Take your love for a good book or your desire to become an inspirational speaker or author and prepare for a career in teaching, writing, or publishing with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Alabama State University.
Study American, African-American, and British literature. Learn the structure and grammar of the English language. Explore creative, professional, and technical writing. And learn valuable communication, analysis, and critical thinking skills--all alongside ASU’s diverse and talented faculty.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH
Explore the Bachelor of Arts in English program at ASU.
- Bachelor of Arts in English
- Admissions
- Curriculum
- Cost and Financial Aid
- Faculty
- Careers
ENGLISH MINORS
Complement any major and increase your chance for job success with a minor in Literature, Writing, French, or Spanish.
TEACHING ENGLISH
Interested in teaching English or Language Arts?
- College of Education -- Find English education programs.
OTHER OFFERINGS
The Department of Languages and Literatures offers these opportunities and events for the university and the community.
- Dark River Review -- A student-run national undergraduate literary magazine, featuring literature, art, and photography.
- Distinguished Lecture Series -- Guest speakers of national importance.
- Honda Campus All-Star Challenge -- An academic quiz bowl featuring competition among HBCUs.
- Poetry on the Steps -- An open-mic on the library's steps where students can read their poetry or the poetry of others.
- Sigma Tau Delta -- The International English Honors Society.
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