BA in English - Literature in Reno United States | University of Nevada, Reno

Literature program students receive comprehensive training in literary studies from multiple viewpoints. Graduates pursue diverse careers including law, education, writing, publishing, nonprofit work, arts management, politics, media, and public relations, along with advanced studies in English literature, rhetoric, and creative writing. The curriculum explores historical eras, influential writers, literary movements, thematic elements, and various genres. Coursework highlights the richness of English-language literature while examining works within their social and historical frameworks, with special attention to marginalized voices. The program offers both required and elective courses spanning from classic works like Beowulf and Chaucer's tales to Shakespearean dramas and contemporary poetry, fiction, and memoirs. Students develop strong analytical and writing abilities while studying literary forms and language, with optional coursework in writing or linguistics. Foundational classes build analytical and writing proficiency while surveying literary history, whereas advanced courses concentrate on sophisticated critical analysis and research methods.
Upon completion, students will:
trace genre evolution from medieval times to today and identify their unique characteristics.
craft clear, coherent arguments that analyze and interpret texts.
examine literary works within their cultural and historical settings.
understand various critical frameworks and apply them to literature using appropriate terminology.
connect linguistic principles and language history to literary interpretation.