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A program that focuses on the literatures and literary developments of the English-speaking peoples of the British Isles and the British Commonwealth, from the origins of the English language to the present. Includes instruction in period and genre studies, author studies, country and regional specializations, literary criticism, and the study of folkloric traditions.

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| A major in English Literature (British and Commonwealth) is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 15
U.S.
Colleges with the
most degrees awarded
of English Literature (British and Commonwealth) among the 2006-2007
graduating class.
|  | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | 321 (5.4%) |  |  |
|  | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | 186 (8.8%) |  |  |
|  | New York University New York, NY | 130 (2.7%) |  |  |
|  | University of Pittsburgh-Main Campus Pittsburgh, PA | 82 (2.3%) |  |  |
|  | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | 67 (2.4%) |  |  |
|  | SUNY College at Purchase Purchase, NY | 38 (5.3%) |  |  |
|  | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | 13 (3.7%) |  |  |
|  | Berea College Berea, KY | 8 (2.4%) |  |  |
|  | Gannon University Erie, PA | 8 (1.8%) |  |  |
|  | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | 7 (1.3%) |  |  |
* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.
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