The 6 Best Countries to Study English Lit Abroad!!!!

The 6 Best Countries to Study English Lit Abroad!!!! 

Many people choose to study abroad to learn a new language or as part of an international relations or business degree. As an English major, you you may not consider studying abroad an option -- after all, you already speak the language you're studying, and you likely live in a country with a rich English language heritage.

1 England

England is obviously a great choice as a study abroad destination for English majors. There are centuries upon centuries of English literature to study, and students interested in English’s linguistic development will be able to fully immerse themselves in the progression of the language over time.

2 Ireland

Although English is not the native language of Ireland (it's Irish Gaelic), it has been spoken on the island since the 12th century, when the Normans invaded. Plus, Irish English has had a huge effect on contemporary American English, especially pronunciations, so this can make studying English in Ireland especially interesting for North American students.

3 Australia

Australia offers prime examples of how British settler colonialism has touched English language and literature. While studying in exciting cities like Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane you can take courses in local literature.Learn about Australia's indigenous peoples (Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders) through literature as well as British, Irish, Middle Eastern, and Southern European (Italian and Greek) immigrants.

4 New Zealand

Neighboring New Zealand provides another example of the meeting of British culture and indigenous people, through language. New Zealand experienced very different patterns of colonial migration to Australia, plus the indigenous people, the Maori, are totally unrelated to Australian Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders. New Zealand authors like Witi Ihimaera and Patricia Grace show what it’s like to live as a Maori in New Zealand.

5 India

India has dozens of official state languages, and hundreds of smaller regional ones, but English is the language of the government in Delhi and the language of instruction at major universities.There are thriving English-language literary and publishing scenes in the major cities, and dozens of local writers producing fascinating and beautiful prose and poetry that is hardly known outside India. And then, of course, there are internationally renowned writers like Arundhati Roy, Anita Desai, and Aravind Adiga, who should be required reading for all English majors.

6 The Caribbean

The islands of the Caribbean use English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Caribbean Hindustani, and European Creoles, so there are a range of study abroad opportunities possible in the region. English majors should look to places like Jamaica, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and Puerto Rico. Because of the proximity to, and close connections with, the United States, studying in the Caribbean can be quite easy for US students. There are also some American universities throughout the region.