As either a major or a minor, the comparative literature program allows students great freedom to explore an area of their choice. The department encourages cross-disciplinary work between students of many fields of interest through cultural and linguistic borders. Students will learn different national literatures as well as the literature of ethnic groups, exposing them to philosophy, modern theory, cultural studies, and translation studies from distinctive communicative contexts.

As a major, English offers a varied and soundly-based program that unifies the study of composition, language, and literature.

Liberal Studies (LBS) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major for students who intend to become elementary and special education teachers or to pursue related graduate work. Courses leading to the B.A. in Liberal Studies focus on the subject areas taught in elementary schools as well as professional preparation and early fieldwork. LBS is a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved Elementary Subject Matter Preparation Program (ESM). LBS also offers two Integrated Teacher Education Programs (ITEP) in which students earn a B.A. and a credential for teaching elementary school (multiple subjects) or special education (education specialist mild/moderate).

Students are introduced to the major in English Literature, sharpen their analytical skills in Literary Criticism, and complete a scholarly Senior Literature Capstone project mentored by two members of the English Literature faculty. They also choose courses from the whole history of English and American literature, in all genres, along with selected courses in Irish, Canadian, Russian, and World literature.

The Literature concentration cultivates in students skills of literary appreciation and critical inquiry. Literature majors hone their abilities in reading, analysis, and argumentation in small discussion-based classes. Graduates have gone on to post-baccalaureate study in many areas, including law and education, while others have found rewarding positions that value their expertise in critical thinking and research.

In the Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature program at Stevenson, you have the opportunity to explore your interests in literary analysis, creative writing, professional writing, and digital publishing from the very beginning of your freshman year.

Do you want to explore the most significant ideas ever captured in print? Would you like to critically examine, analyze, and synthesize the complex ideas that our most penetrating authors have examined? Do you want to turn those skills into a career?

Trevecca’s Bachelor of Arts in English prepares you to enter any of the numerous fields that prize creativity, critical thinking, writing acumen, and the ability to create and communicate convincing arguments and content. Beyond building a strong foundation in English, you’ll tailor your coursework to match your interests and goals by choosing from concentrations in literature or creative writing.

The English programs at West Liberty University prepare students for many pathways beyond graduation, especially those that benefit from a graduate’s ability to read, think, and write critically. Along the way, English majors grow into the types of graduates employers are looking for.

English at Thiel College is a versatile, dynamic, and rewarding program that produces top-notch writers, communicators, critical thinkers, artists, and leaders. As one of the earliest majors offered by the college and still housed in historical Greenville Hall, English is rooted in a rich tradition of literary studies. Today, English courses at Thiel are taught by nationally recognized scholars with active research agendas in a variety of subjects. Thiel English combines the tradition of scholarly excellence with a diverse and evolving curriculum. Thiel College offers an English major with a specialization in Literary Studies.

The Major in Spanish provide students with a solid foundation in the Spanish language. Indeed, as the number of Spanish-speaking residents in the United States continues to grow, so too do the career opportunities available to Spanish majors.

The graduate certificate provides students with a foundation in British, American, and World literature, and elective coursework in theory and more specialized author, period, and genre courses. The program enables students to meet HLC requirements for post-secondary teachers regarding graduate work in areas of instructional content.

Reach beyond the boundaries of the national framework to study literature across disciplines in the comparative literature major at Reed. Design your own coursework, either by focusing entirely on classes in the Division of Literature and Languages or combining literature courses with allied fields of study, such as history, philosophy, or religion. The crossover among courses may address a theoretical or historical problem, a subject explored across national canons, or an interdisciplinary line of inquiry. Your path of rigorous literary study will be shaped by thoughtful detours and unexpected connections with humanities and social sciences.

Comparative literature is the study of interrelationships among literary texts, themes, periods, theories, and genres without specific regard for national or linguistic boundaries. Beloit’s comparative literature major draws on the college’s strong offerings in modern languages, classics, English, and international studies.

Studying literature gives you the analytical tools and writing skills employers in any industry covet. An English Literature degree from Susquehanna prepares you to make a difference and work for nonprofits, government entities, or international relations.