Literature: Concentration in Literature

The concentration in literature offers students an opportunity to study world literature alongside British and American. It concentrates on direct experience with fiction, drama and poetry, as well as on interpreting texts within their historical and cultural contexts. Literature courses demand extensive writing, participation in class discussion, group inquiry and individual research.

The sequence of core courses offers broad coverage of world literatures and provides a solid foundation for majors who plan to continue postgraduate studies in literature. Our focus on achieving a high level of competence in critical thinking, advanced literacy and communication skills further prepares majors for a wide range of careers, including law, medicine, business and other graduate programs.

I. Required courses in the major—36 hours, including:

One course from:

In addition, students must choose one of the following options:

6 additional hours in LIT at the 300-400-level; or
3 hours of LIT courses at the 300-400 level, and 3 hours of creative writing.

Note: LIT 340 cannot be used to fulfill one of these options.

II. Required courses outside major—None

IV. Other departmental requirements:

A two-part demonstration of competency in the discipline, including a written examination and Senior Thesis. Computer competency is demonstrated in LIT 491 . Oral competency is demonstrated in LIT 492 .