The Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, develops critical understanding of literary and cultural traditions in English. Students explore canonical British and American literature from medieval times to the present, examining the contexts of production, evaluation, and use of literary texts and films. The curriculum emphasizes questions about reading, writing, art, and culture, with student writing as an integral focus. This program prepares graduates for careers in teaching, writing, law, medicine, business, and other professions requiring analytic and communication skills. The major requires the completion of 36 credits in English Literature.