English Major

In contrast to majors that cover only British and American Literature, the English Department at St. Olaf places colonial and post-colonial writers from various countries and eras in conversation with influential British and American voices. All majors complete the same three core courses: English 185, 221, and 222 plus one course from a category designated "Global Literatures in English, 1850-Present." These courses give majors a common experience, enhance their skills in reading, writing, and interpreting literature, and orient them to this new trans-national conception of literatures in English.

Beyond the required core courses, in five or more elective courses, two of which, must be at Level III, students pursue their own interests in individual authors, genres, particular historical periods, topics, and creative writing.

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Department of English: Rolvaag Memorial Library, St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield, MN 55057, (507) 646-3200. Comments and questions can be directed to Department Chair - Mary Steen, msteen@stolaf.edu, or Department Secretary - Cleo Granneman, grannema@stolaf.edu