UVA’s BA in English immerses students in the study of literature, language, and creative writing from across the world. With courses in poetry, narrative theory, drama, cultural studies, and media, students explore how texts reflect and shape social contexts and identities. The program emphasizes critical thinking, textual analysis, and expressive writing, with tracks in literary criticism, creative writing, and professional communication. Whether pursuing graduate study, publishing, or law, students emerge with strong analytical and communication skills and a deep appreciation of literary arts.
Critical analysis of postcolonial resistance in Chinua Achebe's fiction
Creative nonfiction portfolio exploring personal narratives of cultural identity
Thematic study of apocalypse and utopia in 20th-century speculative fiction
Historical context project on Shakespeare’s plays in Elizabethan England
Developing a podcast series examining race and literature in American classics
Close reading and annotation of Emily Dickinson’s poetry and correspondence
Analysis of the Gothic novel as a critique of gender roles in Victorian society
Short story collection inspired by Appalachian folklore and oral tradition
Comparative study of translation challenges in French and Spanish poetry
Exploring narrative structure in modernist stream-of-consciousness novels
Critical review of literary depictions of climate anxiety in the Anthropocene
Research paper on the influence of jazz in the Harlem Renaissance literary movement
Study of poetic form evolution from sonnet to spoken word performance
Scriptwriting and performance of an adaptation of a classic novel into stage monologue
Digital literature project visualizing patterns of metaphor in modern poetry
Blog series on banned books and freedom of expression in literature
Literary essay exploring queerness and grief in contemporary memoir
Creation of a high school literature guide focusing on inclusivity and diverse authors
Creative retelling of a myth through feminist narrative reimagination
Archival research on lost female writers of the 18th century
Discover meaning, voice, and creativity through literature in UVA’s English BA program.
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