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The literary studies concentration equips you for advanced education and careers in academia or professional fields. You'll examine works from different eras to gain insights into contemporary and future contexts. Courses emphasize critical analysis of texts within their cultural and historical frameworks. Intimate class settings promote stimulating discussions with professors and peers. The curriculum is designed to allow you to combine this major with another discipline.
Upon graduation, you'll have gained:
Practical experience through internships in grant writing, corporate communications, nonprofits, and libraries
Collaborative research projects with faculty members
Participation in campus-wide and national writing contests
A capstone career exploration initiative
Creative outlets including contributions to the student publication, literary journal, and National Novel Writing Month
Professional connections and growth through the English club and Sigma Tau Delta honor society