English Literature and American Studies

From the Middle Ages to contemporary postmodern fiction, the English Literature and American Studies program at Tel Aviv University explores English-language texts in all their richness and complexity. Alongside core studies in English and American literature, students are exposed to the latest developments in the humanities, including:

• Cultural studies and multiculturalism

• Psychoanalysis and post-structuralism

• Feminist and queer theory

• Aesthetics, semiotics, narrative theory, and more

Whether you're drawn to medieval texts or contemporary voices from across the English-speaking world, you'll explore a rich and evolving literary tradition. The program sharpens your ability to think critically, interpret complex texts, and engage with literature through a variety of theoretical frameworks.

program Highlights

• Interdisciplinary and theory-driven: Gain exposure to advanced concepts in cultural studies, psychoanalysis, feminist and queer theory, narrative theory, and beyond.

• Tailored mentorship: Collaborate one-on-one with senior faculty to refine your research interests and pursue independent scholarship.

• Two flexible study tracks: Choose between a 36-credit course-based track or a thesis track for students interested in research and academia.

• Global literary scope: Analyze English-language texts from around the world, from medieval classics to contemporary postcolonial works, in historical and cultural context.

Career Opportunities

Graduates go on to build successful careers in the fields of academic research, teaching, translation, content writing and editing, international relations, and media, among others.

Courses include:

• Cinematic Shakespeare

• From Seminar Paper to Published Article

• Repetition in Poetry and in Life

• Milton and the Birth of Modernity

• Victorian Literature and the World

• Animals in American Literature 1866-1914