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Marymount Manhattan College Bachelor of World Literature

Marymount Manhattan College

Bachelor of World Literature

New York, USA

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Sep 2025

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Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor of World Literature offers an in-depth exploration of literary works from diverse cultures and periods. Students engage with a variety of texts to understand global perspectives, themes, and influences in literature. This program emphasizes critical thinking, comparative analysis, and cultural understanding, preparing students for a broader comprehension of literature's role in society.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in education, publishing, writing, cultural organizations, and international relations. They may also continue their studies in graduate programs related to literature, cultural studies, or global affairs.

Introduction

Reading can transport you across time and space in a personal and intimate journey. Our diverse curriculum includes texts from many continents and historical eras to help students understand the world they live in and create the world they want to see. Our student-friendly, tight-knit program offers small classes, one-on-one independent studies, and exciting study abroad opportunities. But you don have to get on a plane to discover new worlds: from poetry slams at the Nuyorican Café, to medieval courtyards at the Cloisters Museum, to the Afrofuturist Room at the MET, we will take you on exciting journeys right here in New York City!

Our program strives to prepare students for life after College. You will have the opportunity to gain professional editorial experience by working on our literary magazine (The Carson Review), our online cultural magazine (twotwoone.nyc), or our newspaper (The Monitor). You can enjoy professional mentorship and hands-on practice as one of our Teaching Apprentices or Research Apprentices. You can even pursue our joint BA/MS in publishing program with Pace University to get an early start on your career. Most importantly, you will gain critical thinking, writing, communication, and analytical skills highly valued by employers in any professional field!

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