Literature in USA

Comparative Literature takes as its special mandate the teaching and comparing of world literature, not only as social documents but also as works of art whose full appreciation depends on the study of languages, an understanding of diversity and globalization, and an appreciation of various media. The program encourages the study of literature by promoting the study of a second or third foreign language and by sponsoring courses and dissertations that cut across national boundaries. The three introductory courses, Introduction to Comparative Literature, World Literature: From the Beginning to 1700 A.D., and World Literature: 1700 to the Present, give students a base upon which to build their studies.  The Comparative Literature program is designed so that students can individualize their plans of study.

Comparative Literature recognizes that some fields - classics, medieval studies, Renaissance, post-colonial - are inherently comparative and seeks to facilitate the work of students and scholars in these fields. The program also recognizes the role of other disciplines, particularly history and philosophy, but also the social sciences and psychology in developing theoretical approaches to literature.

Literacy education in the 21st century includes so much more than reading and writing. The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz is preparing a new generation of literacy specialists for rewarding careers, helping children of all ages discover new ways of understanding the world and expressing themselves.

The BA in Literature equips students with a well-rounded background in British, American, and world literatures, as well as an introduction to critical theory. The program prepares graduates for a wide range of professions, including careers in education, publishing and editing, marketing, law, and administration.

Wittenberg's English program fosters strong readers and writers through preparation in analysis, research, critical thinking and writing for diverse careers.

Believing that active, engaged learning enriches a love of reading and writing, Wittenberg’s Department of English fosters strong readers and writers who consistently push themselves to pursue truth and seek meaning with integrity, compassion and creativity through critical and creative thinking, analysis, research, and intensive writing opportunities.

Students whose interests vary from literature to creative writing or journalism and publishing find the flexibility to choose courses, internships and study abroad programs that match their personal interests and academic and professional goals.

The English Studies emphasis in the English major is for students who want to design their own major within the English Department. If one of our other emphases doesn't quite meet the goals you have for your degree, you can work with a faculty mentor in the English Department to plan a program that will. That means you can choose your own combination of literary study, creative writing, professional writing, and language study. With your mentor, you'll figure out which courses work for your goals and why, and explore special options like independent study to help customize your English major.

When we talk about earning an English degree from Indiana University Kokomo, we’re talking about studying how humans produce, consume, interpret, and think about texts. This includes everything from “capital-L” works of Literature (Moby Dick and Shakespeare, for example) to emerging genres like micro-fiction and web writing and pretty much everything in between.

As an English student, you’ll also study how people communicate—orally, in writing, and through the use of images and sounds—and how we use these various mediums to persuade, entertain, and inform.

We’ve designed our curriculum to offer you practical skills, in-depth knowledge, and in-service learning. During your time at IU Kokomo, you’ll be encouraged to network, get involved on campus in student organizations, take part in some serious researching, publish your work in Field, take some internships for on-the-job learning, and even travel! English faculty have recently sponsored study abroad trips to England, France, Hawaii, and Ireland.

UVU’s English program is designed to give students skill, confidence, and versatility in writing, speaking, and interpreting texts. The program provides opportunities for students to consider and practice the applications of effective language use in diverse situations: professional, pragmatic, social, political, and aesthetic. The English program emphasizes knowledge and use of standard English in all written work, yet incorporates an understanding that English is a desirably diverse and variable phenomenon. The courses of study in English are designed to familiarize students with much of the traditional canon of literature. They are also designed to provide students with the critical and ethical skills necessary to interrogate this canon, to incorporate and legitimize their own and others’ “different” voices, not just in the academy, but in any of the many situations in which language influences human activity.

The Western Illinois University Department of English offers graduate-level study in literature, writing, and cultural studies. Our graduates pursue careers in areas such as business and education, including fields that demand practice and expertise in intensive writing, editing, and sophisticated literacies. Some students pursue the teaching of composition and literature at the secondary or community-college levels, while others pursue further graduate study in the humanities and in Ph.D. programs. We offer individualized programs that encourage students to choose courses and projects tailored to their interests and scholarly and professional goals. While some students focus on literary studies, others work with literature and emerging new media, film, popular culture, professional editing, and composition/writing studies. All students take one required introductory course, consult with faculty to choose elective courses, consider independent studies and other opportunities, such as internships, and select an exit option.
 

The department offers undergraduate courses in Greek and Latin languages and literature, ancient history, classical art and archaeology, Greek and Roman civilizations, history of sexuality and gender, ancient philosophy, mythology, and classical reception. These courses are open to all students in the university, regardless of their academic year or major field of interest.

The B.A. program in classics is highly flexible, accommodating a variety of interests in and approaches to the ancient world. Possible areas of emphasis include language and literature, ancient philosophy, art and archaeology, and ancient history. With assistance from their faculty advisors, students are required to build an intellectually substantial and coherent curriculum.

The program prepares students for careers in teaching as well as literary and linguistic scholarship; it also provides a background for a number of challenging professions.

Southern Utah University offers both a minor and a bachelor's degree program in English. The following emphases are available on both the minor and the bachelor's degree: Creative Writing, Literature, Secondary Education. In addition, a composite degree in Secondary Education/Creative Writing is available for English majors. The members of the faculty in the Department of English help students choose between various career paths such as writing the next great American novel, educating young minds, or becoming a Corporate Communications Specialist.

Our language arts education program will turn you into an outstanding writer and language arts teacher. You’ll take liberal arts and literature courses alongside education courses and spend time observing and teaching in local classrooms. You’ll learn about child and adolescent development, curriculum, methods of teaching, and more. You'll have the ability to add on the I/S licensure and TESOL options. You’ll graduate ready to be licensed to teach language arts to seventh- through 12th-graders in Ohio.

Here, you’ll join a close-knit family of English-language lovers. From the time you arrive on campus until you graduate, you’ll be guided by the same faculty advisor. You’ll enjoy small class sizes and amazing friendships with your fellow language arts education majors. Our dedicated professors will get to know you. They will support you in your coursework, creative endeavors, field experiences and career preparations. They will become personally invested in your success and will open doors for you. 

The B.A. in English with a concentration in Literature allows students to explore their own literary and linguistic heritage and to become acquainted with representative works of major world writers. We offer a wide range of courses in English, American, multicultural, and international literature. Courses in critical theory and the history and structure of the language help students sharpen their analytical faculties, encourage clarity of thought and expression, and stimulate and develop the critical and creative imagination. The degree in literature develops critical thinkers and effective communicators, people whose skills are applicable in a wide range of careers including education, publishing, writing, information and research, media, politics and public service. Our recent graduates have gone on to study literature in graduate school, both at Georgia College and around the country, and to study law.  Look here for more information on what you can do with an English major.

Classics is the study of languages, culture, history, and thought of the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome. Through this major, you will develop strong analytical and communication skills. The major also has an option for teaching if you would like to teach Latin. As a Classics student, you’ll study:

• Literature (including epic, drama, and historical writing)
• History and archaeology of the
•  Greek and Roman Mediterranean
• Philosophy and linguistics                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    You can choose from two concentrations:
• Classical Languages
• Classical Civilizations

Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Asian Studies, students will be able to:

1. Develop a broad historical and geographic knowledge about Asia as a transnational region.
2. Design and execute independent research on Asia by using either social scientific or humanistic methods.
3. Demonstrate the ability to incorporate Asian-language sources into academic research.