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English, Comparative Literature
and Linguistics

Degree

Bachelor's Degrees

  • English, B.A.
  • Comparative Literature, B.A.
  • Linguistics, B.A.

Master's Degrees

  • English, M.A.
  • Linguistics, M.A.
  • Linguistics-analysis of specific language structures, M.A.
  • Linguistics-anthropological linguistics, M.A.
  • Linguistics-applied linguistics, M.A.
  • Linguistics-communications and semantics, M.A.
  • Linguistics-disorders of communication, M.A.
  • Linguistics-language and mind, M.A.
  • Linguistics-language and society, M.A.

Non-Degrees

  • Comparative literature, Minor
  • Creative writing, Minor
  • English, Minor
  • Linguistics, Minor
  • Writing and teaching, Certificate

WHY CHOOSE CSUF English, Comparative Literature and Linguistics

It’s through writing and literature that we learn to interpret the world around us. In our program, students study advanced linguistic techniques and written works from across the globe to help them develop a keen mastery of academic, professional and creative writing.

You will learn to read critically, write effectively and research comprehensively whilst collaborating with faculty members who have expertise in a wide array of research areas, including medieval literature, creative writing, detective and crime fiction, and psycholinguistics.


Publications and Distictions

DASH Literary Journal
DASH Literary Journal is an entirely student-run publication that is offered as a class. Students gain hands-on experience producing the journal and managing the submissions that DASH receives. DASH publishes works of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, micro literary criticism, hybrid texts, and artwork by authors and artists of all levels of experience.

Linguistics Symposium
The Linguistics Student Association hosts an annual Linguistics Symposium to expose CSUF students to cutting-edge research in linguistics.

CAREER PATH

A degree in English, comparative literature or linguistics from CSUF prepares you for a wide range of professions that demand excellence in reading and writing, including education, public service and further study in literature, law, medicine or business.

Possible career paths:

  • Analytical linguist
  • Business development specialist
  • Business owner
  • Communications specialist
  • Creative director
  • Development director
  • Editor
  • Educator
  • Human resources manager
  • Instructional designer
  • Lawyer
  • Librarian
  • Licensed therapist

 

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