If you enjoy the nuances of the English language and the trove of Literature that this language has produced, then you should dive right into studying English and Literature.

You will study a broad range of genres, topics and writers, from Shakespeare to Rushdie and spend hours reading, discussing and writing about books and writers. You will be expected to analyze literature, know the genre and be able to put what you've read into some form of social and historical context.

If you are looking to be amongst the literati that expound the pomp and culture of the English language with its literature then you may learn to discuss the beauty of the Iambic pentameter used by Shakespeare. The Iambic pentameter is a commonly used metrical line in traditional verse and verse drama. In musical terms it is the “beat” of the verse of poetry.

As English is also the most commonly used language in the world, a student of English and Literature will find it easy to branch out into linguistics, drama, history, creative writing or media studies.
Most importantly, as a student of English and Literature, you will be able to articulate yourself and communicate your ideas effectively.

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