ENGLISH LITERATURE

English Literature graduates rejoice! Even in a tough economy, there are plenty of career options that take advantage of the skills and talents you honed in years of study.

Herbert George Wells was the first writer of science fiction in English literature.

Although in postwar English literature we do not find as many talented novelists as in the earlier part of the century, the English novel is still a vigorous and vital force.

College English Literature research paper concerning Doctor Faustus. Is Doctor Faustus a tragic hero or not?

Applying for a PhD in English Literature may seem daunting. Difficult economic times mean more applicants for limited spots, and your love of John Milton may not be enough to set you apart. Check out these tips.

When I graduated with a BA in English Literature my friends and family thought I was crazy for spending the last four years of my life doing nothing but reading books and writing papers. For the most part, they were right. I had no plans to teach since my

Wondering what to do with that college degree in English Literature? Here is what I did, and it was the best choice that I could have imagined!

Contemporary English writers are extremely diverse both in content and form of their literary work.

What one actually does with a degree in English is a frequent question not just from those pursuing the degree but also everyone they encounter. In short, not much.

Tips on not only passing, but achieving a high score on the AP Literature Exam.

Ever wonder where some of the beautiful passages and ideas from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings came from? Much of the influences are from Old English, both the language and the literature.

"So!" The English language now has arrived from a traditional lineage of great authors and great works that all wish to portray a variety of universal truths and to teach a variety of moral beliefs.

Students will be reading Oedipus Rex, and applying various literary definitions to the play. This lesson will reinforce the application of those definitions and will teach them to analyze, interpret, and construct meaning within the text.

An important development of the fifties and early sixties was the emergence of a working-class novel.

Identity was not of the individual, but of the community.

A guidesheet of discussion questions for use while reading the play Hamlet. They can be used to get discussion started or when discussion digresses. They can also be used as writing prompts and for creating an essay exam.

This lesson is designed help students understand tragic flaws. Through this lesson the students will apply the definitions of tragic literary terms in order to better understand the literary genre of tragedy and how it applies to their lives.

A personal account on how my English Literature degree has assisted me in my post-graduate professions and everyday life.

Literature during the Middle English period experienced tremendous growth and change. Numerous discrepancies in language and culture added to the difficulties of the day. Here we will explore this phenomenal period in history.

The term "Cockney School" refers to several of the greatest English writers of the 19th century. But the contemporaries who used the title applied it with a completely derogatory intention.

This essay takes an objective view of the origins of the words "utopia" and "dystopia" and chronicles the evolution of Dystopian literature up until the modern era.

A brief look at the image of women throughout Old English literature, up to the Renaissance period.

In Beowulf, the emergence of Christianity is evident throughout the story and displayed by the deeds and actions of the poem's characters.

There are two different English tests that you can take for advanced-placement credit. You can take English literature or English language. They are actually far more similar than you could probably imagine.

Lesson and unit organizer for a Student Response Journal for English, Literature, Language Arts or Writing classes. Includes procedure, rubrics for grading, and rationale.