The Literature Program

Literature is the central focus of this track. The track aims to prepare students for graduate work in English studies or related fields (cultural studies, rhetoric and composition, library science, etc.) and , for careers in secondary and elementary teaching, as well as for other professions careers in which critical analysis, close reading and strong writing skills are valued, such as publishing, advertising and journalism. The track is based on the assumption that such students need a curriculum of breadth over all types and periods of literature and depth in various periods, authors or theoretical approaches. All students in this track must take at least one course in American Literature, and one course in British literature (in addition to Shakespeare).

In addition to the common core, students must complete the following:

Any Level (4 courses)(16 hours)

LITT XXXX

LITT XXXX

LITT XXXX

LITT XXXX

 * LITT 2143: English Language and Grammar is recommended for students planning to enter the Teacher Education program.

Upper-Level (4 courses) (16 hours)

At least two of these upper-level courses must focus on literature written before 1800.
LITT 3xxx Shakespeare
LITT 3xxx or 4xxx
LITT 3xxx or 4xxx
LITT 3xxx or 4xxx

Electives/Cognates (24 hours, six courses)

• Electives can be any additional LITT course.

• Cognates (courses in other ARHU programs ARTP, ARTV, COMM, HIST, LANG, PHIL or in closely related disciplines outside ARHU, determined in consultation with program preceptor; G-courses will not be considered cognates).

• Language and Culture Study Component: All students must complete coursework in a language other than English sufficient to achieve proficiency at the Intermediate II level. Students hoping to gain admittance to graduate school should seriously consider taking enough courses to gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages.

• Students in this track who wish to be admitted to the Teacher Education Program should apply in their junior year.