Major: Literature and Media, B.A. (1501), 42 Credits
The Literature and Media major focuses on the study of creative texts across cultures, time periods, and formats—from print, to film, to emergent and experimental media—to help students understand the world they live in and imagine the world(s) they want to see. Our courses provide practice in close reading, deep analysis, and intersectional thinking, training students to become thoughtful readers of texts, identities, and cultural transformations. We believe in the power of creative expression to transcend differences, invite empathy with others, and to prepare students for citizenship in the 21st century: Literature and Media majors develop writing, research, and critical thinking skills essential for academic success, as well as professional success beyond the classroom. Students are encouraged to individualize their work through independent studies, internships, study abroad, and professional opportunities (like gaining publishing experience on one of our several editorial teams, or shadowing a seasoned teacher as a Teaching Apprentice). By the end of their studies, our majors are well prepared to continue on to graduate school or to pursue careers in law, advertising, communications, creative writing, journalism, public relations, publishing, teaching, and many other fields.
General Education: 30 Credits; Major: 42 Credits; Elective Credits: 48 Credits
Observable learning goals of program:
Literature and Media students will:
- Analyze literary and media texts to understand how genre, form and medium shape meaning;
- Analyze literary and media texts in historical context to understand how society and culture shape meaning;
- Use theoretical concepts to examine literary and media texts from multiple points of view;
- Communicate ideas and research findings in a variety of formats.
Required courses: (18 Credits)
Choose 1 of The Following COMM Courses (3 Credits)
Elective Credits (21 Credits)
Take electives from EWL, SPAN, FREN, CHIN, and ARAB, and 300 level courses in WRIT.
15 credits must be at 300 level above, 3 of which must be at the 400 level.
Students must maintain a 2.8 cumulative grade-point average in all courses, and a 3.0 grade-point average in their major.
Honors in the Literature and Media Major (3 additional credits)
During their penultimate semester, Literature and Media majors who have maintained a GPA in the major of 3.5 or higher are invited to apply for an Honors Independent Study (EWL 499) to be taken in their final semester. Students who earn an A or A- in the EWL Honors Independent Study will graduate with honors in the major.