Information for
Literature Majors
To me an English major is someone who has decided, against all kinds of pious, prudent advice and all kinds of fears and resistances, to major, quite simply, in becoming a person.
—Mark Edmundson, "The Ideal English Major"
This page contains links to information about the English major Literature concetration at Georgia College & State University, a list of reference books I believe every literature should own, information about applying to graduate school, and links and books highlighting careers for people with English degrees.
The Major
Creative Writing Concentration Webpage
Literature Concentration Webpage
Books Every Every Literature Major Should Have
Abrams and Harpham, A Glossary of Literary Terms
Macey, The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Theory
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers
Graduate School
Blazer, Graduate School and Letters of Recommendation
Oberlin College, Graduate & Professional School Guide
Careers
Georgia College & State University, "University Career Center"
Georgia College & State University, "What Can I Do with an English Degree?"
Roosevelt University, "What Can You Do with an English Major?"
Sell Out Your Soul: A Career Guide for Lost Humanities Majors, "35 Awesome Jobs for English Majors"
Strauss, "Why I Hire English Majors"
Supiano, "How Liberal Arts Majors Fare Over the Long Haul"
Curran and Greenwald, Smart Moves for Liberal Arts Grads: Finding a Path to Your Perfect Career