What is an English major?

with Evelyn Riley ’25 and Julia Riley ’25

Think an English major is just about reading books? Think again! Evelyn taps into her experience to explain how the English major at Denison teaches writing, analysis, and how it connects to a global perspective — skills you can use in almost any career.

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