English Major with Literature, Law, and Argumentation Concentration (B.A.)
Language is an ultimate tool of influence, justice, and power. The Literature, Law, and Argumentation concentration is designed for sharp, analytical thinkers who want to bridge the creative depth of literary analysis with the rigorous, practical skills of modern advocacy.
This concentration goes beyond reading great books. It is designed to help you develop rhetorical strategy, critical reasoning, and text-based evidence. Whether you are aiming for law school, public policy, corporate communication, or civil rights advocacy, you will learn how to dismantle complex arguments and build unbreakable ones of your own.
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Our department welcomes students into a supportive community where professors serve as mentors for your future career in law, public service, or academia
The Chestatee Review, our award-winning student literary magazine, publishes student fiction, poetry, essays, and visual arts each year.
Our faculty has industry experience that utilizes the small class size for hands-on experience.
Three awards are given annually to recognize student writing: the Inman Quill Essay Award, the Kathryn Hinds Writing Award, and the John Ingrisano Award.
Why English with Literature, Law, and Argumentation at UNG?
Outside of exploring world literature, you will gain:
- LSAT & Law School Prep: Directly targets the advanced reading comprehension, logical reasoning, and precision writing skills critical for law school success.
- High-Impact Career Skills: Master the research methods, structured argumentation, and persuasive rhetoric needed to compete in political consulting, public relations, journalism, and investigative research.
- The Power of Persuasion: Study how debates are won, how narratives shape public opinion, and how to write effectively for high-stakes audiences.
- Critical Lens on Power: Analyze historical and contemporary texts to understand how societal power structures and social justice issues are built, challenged, and transformed.
More About the English Major
The English Department is committed to low-cost textbook options for our students through Open Education Resources developed by English faculty and published by UNG Press.
English Department faculty have published digital texts in English Composition, World Literature I and II, and British Literature that are available to students at no cost.
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