noun
English literature; English-language literature
Refers broadly to literature written in English, not limited to England. In academic contexts, it often includes American, Canadian, and other Anglophone literatures.
彼女は大学で英文学を専攻している。
She is majoring in English literature at university.
noun
Specifically literature of the United Kingdom. In some contexts, 英文学 may be used to distinguish British literature from American literature (米文学).
この授業では、シェイクスピアを中心に英文学を学ぶ。
In this class, we study British literature, focusing on Shakespeare.