English
General Planning Tips For English
- Start planning for your study abroad experience early. You can take general education, KU Core, elective and English courses abroad and still stay on track for graduation. England is obviously an ideal destination for English studies; however, other possibilities include Costa Rica, Ireland, Scotland, South Korea and Wales.
- Study abroad is a great way to satisfy your KU Core Goal 4.2 requirement. Remember, only some programs qualify for 4.2.
- Scholarships are available for study abroad both through KU Study Abroad & Global Engagement and national organizations. Research your opportunities early.
- U.S. Specific Courses: Students should take the KU Core Goal 6 capstone course at KU.
When To Go
Freshman and Sophomore
- Schedule a meeting with an English advisor during your first semester at KU to discuss your four year plan and identify specific courses as well as specific timing opportunities for your study abroad experience.
- After you’ve met with your academic advisor, continue your program research by visiting the KU Study Abroad Info Center in Lippincott Hall. Study abroad peer advisors can help you to identify suitable study abroad options based upon the information you received from your advisor.
- Studying abroad usually requires two letters of recommendation, so it’s good to start identifying individuals who can speak to your academic qualifications as well as your ability to be successful during an international experience.
- If you plan to take mostly general education, KU Core and/or foreign language requirement courses abroad, the spring semester of your freshman year, or either semester of your sophomore year are ideal times to do that. The summer after your freshman or sophomore year is a great time to participate in the KU faculty-led British Summer Institute or to gain some experience through an international internship.
Junior and Senior
- The ideal times for an English major to study English courses abroad are either semester of junior year or fall semester senior year. Application deadlines are typically on March 1st for fall programs and October 1st for spring programs.
- There is significant flexibility with your course sequencing during this time. Some sample junior and senior level English courses that are commonly offered abroad include American Literature I & II, Irish Literature & Culture, Topics in British Literature, Major British Writers, Major Authors, Shakespeare, Chaucer, Victorian Literature, Twentieth Century Literature and Culture, Contemporary Literary Theory, Rhetoric and Writing, various creative writing workshops and more.
Courses and Credit
- English faculty have already pre-approved a number of English courses abroad. To see available pre-approved courses, visit the Course Equivalencies Database.
- If you want to take a class/classes that have not been pre-approved, complete the credit approval process.
Recommended Semester Programs
University of Birmingham - England
Recommended Tracks: All tracks; especially good for Creative Writing track
Recommended Timing: Either semester - junior year
Sample courses: ENGL 301, ENGL 302, ENGL 314, ENGL 323, ENGL 331, ENGL 332, ENGL 352, ENGL 353, ENGL 354, ENGL 360, ENGL 560
University College Cork - Ireland
Recommended Track: General track
Recommended Timing: Either semester - junior year
Sample courses: ENGL 200, ENGL 203, ENGL 302, ENGL 312, ENGL 318, ENGL 322, ENGL 331, ENGL 332, ENGL 508, ENGL 530, ENGL 590, ENGL 592
University of East Anglia - England
Recommended Tracks: All tracks; especially good for Creative Writing track
Recommended Timing: Either semester - junior year OR Fall semester - senior year
Sample courses: ENGL 308, ENGL 312, ENGL 327, ENGL 331, ENGL 332, ENGL 351, ENGL 352, ENGL 353, ENGL 355, ENGL 479, ENGL 506, ENGL 508, ENGL 552, ENGL 553, ENGL 560, ENGL 570, ENGL 579, ENGL 655
University of Exeter - England
Recommended Track: General track
Recommended Timing: Fall semester - junior year
Sample courses: ENGL 302, ENGL 312, ENGL 323, ENGL 331, ENGL 351, ENGL 354, ENGL 508, ENGL 640, ENGL 650
Recommended Tracks: General track and Rhetoric, Language and Writing track
Recommended Timing: Either semester - junior year
Sample courses: ENGL 302, ENGL 322, ENGL 323, ENGL 325, ENGL 332, ENGL 351, ENGL 352, ENGL 360, ENGL 466, ENGL 520, ENGL 530, ENGL 570, ENGL 579
Recommended Track: General track
Recommended Timing: Spring semester - junior year
Sample courses: ENGL 302, ENGL 314, ENGL 322, ENGL 334, ENGL 479, ENGL 560, ENGL 570, ENGL 572, ENGL 590, ENGL 650
University of Leicester - England
Recommended Tracks: General track and Rhetoric, Language & Writing track
Recommended Timing: Spring semester - junior year
Sample courses: ENGL 209, ENGL 302, ENGL 309, ENGL 312, ENGL 314, ENGL 320, ENGL 322, ENGL 325, ENGL 332, ENGL 340, ENGL 387, ENGL 560, ENGL 590, ENGL 610, ENGL 640
University of Stirling - Scotland
Recommended Tracks: General track and Rhetoric, Language & Writing track
Recommended Timing: Spring semester - junior year
Sample courses: ENGL 210, ENGL 302, ENGL 312, ENGL 331, ENGL 351, ENGL 380, ENGL 466, ENGL 479, ENGL 522, ENGL 655
Recommended Short-Term Programs
British Summer Institute - England
Recommended Timing: Summer - after freshman or sophomore year
Sample courses: ENGL 315, HA 311, HNRS 492/LA&S 492
Recommended Timing: Spring Break - junior or senior year
Sample courses: ENGL 492 or HNRS 492
Recommended Timing: Winter Break - sophomore or junior year
Sample courses: ENGL 360 or HNRS 492
Internship Programs
Internships in Dublin, Ireland
Internships in London, England
Internships in Shanghai, China