Focused on literature (LITR) while incorporating writing (COMP) and communication (COMM) courses, this track equips students for careers in publishing, teaching, literary studies, and roles in cultural studies and research.

Graduate Preparation: Ideal for students aiming to pursue graduate-level studies in literature, comparative literature, creative writing, or specialized areas like literary studies, historical research, archival studies/library studies, and cultural studies.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Literature/Writing B.A. students will be able to:

   • demonstrate competence to write and/or speak clearly in a variety of frameworks and genres.
   • demonstrate the ability to think critically, creatively, and/or construct coherent arguments using claims and reasons supported by credible sources.
   • demonstrate comprehension of literary theories, how to apply those theories to different genres and mediums, and how those theories express diverse cultural experiences, awareness, and ideas.
   • demonstrate an understanding of periodic, national, formal, and/or cultural historical traditions.