At Occidental College, the English Department helps you study literature that shapes how people think and live, and teaches you to write in ways that will impact your life and the world around you.
Earn Your English Degree From Oxy
As an English major at Occidental, you’ll read and interpret literature from a wide range of authors and eras. You’ll study how language and storytelling reflect culture, politics, and identity while sharpening your critical and creative writing skills.
The Occidental College English undergraduate program combines literary analysis with hands-on engagement. Oxy faculty are active writers and scholars who will guide you in thinking deeply about texts and clearly expressing yourself in writing and discussion.
