Literary and Cultural Studies
Guided by accomplished faculty with diverse expertise, discover your passion engaging with a variety of media, cultures, and methodologies.

Program Overview
Our dynamic Literary and Cultural Studies program will help you develop your interpretation of literature and other media forms. We encourage engagement with literature, philosophy, film, music, creative writing, visual art, and more. Learning to create and critique cultural expressions helps you develop as a critical thinker, problem solver, and global citizen. You will sharpen your writing skills as you analyze a variety of texts along with their historical and cultural context.
With small class sizes and dedicated faculty mentors, you will receive the attention and resources you need to excel. Our program is designed to develop strong critical and independent thinking, persuasive writing, and empathy with diverse populations.
- Work with faculty experts in fields from philosophy to literature, media studies to visual art.
- Tap your creative spirit and showcase your work through venues like theater, pop-up galleries, and an international journal of poetry and fiction.
- Focus your studies on an aspect of cultural analysis that intrigues you.
- Immerse yourself in real-world learning experiences and internships, engaging with artists, libraries, museums, theaters, social service agencies, marketing and media companies, and government organizations.
- Develop a portfolio of creative production, including critical and creative writing, video, performance, and photography, as your capstone project, supported by a faculty mentor.
Offered as
Major | MinorCollege
College of Arts & SciencesDepartment
Department of English and Cultural StudiesAdditional Resources
INTERDISCIPLINARY ADVANTAGE
- A strong foundation integrating business, STEM fields and the liberal arts develops critical 21st century skills essential for success and continuous growth in every field.
- Every student graduates with a major and a complementary minor, gaining a competitive advantage that highlights the acumen and problem-solving abilities cultivated through experiential learning.
- Whether you begin a career or continue your education after graduation, Bryant credentials prepare impact thinkers who are in high demand and prepared to contribute and make a difference.

The Bryant Difference
99%
99 percent of Bryant graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of Commencement.
No. 7
U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best College rankings list Bryant as No. 7 in the Regional Universities North category.
Top 1% ROI
For lifetime earnings and ROI -- Georgetown University CEW
Where Our Students Go
Graduates of Bryant's Literary and Cultural Studies program go on to prestigious graduate programs and are in demand by business, industry, and nonprofit organizations.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
CAREER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
- Conduct site visits to community partner arts organizations like Trinity Repertory Theater Company, Festival Ballet Providence, and the Rhode Island Artists' Exchange.
- Intern at culture and publishing organizations such as the Worcester Museum of Art and C&G Media.
- Explore a variety of opportunities at social service agencies, events marketing companies, and government organizations.
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
- Bryant Arts & Creativity
- Creative Writing Club
- Thrive Magazine
- Bryant Improv Troupe
SERVICE
- Giving for Good Marketplace student coordinator
- ONE Campaign
INTERNATIONAL
- Travel with Sophomore International Experience
- Study abroad in locations around the world
RESEARCH
- Conduct archival research in world-renowned library special collections with support from your faculty advisor
- Present creative and critical work at Pop Up Gallery Night
Address
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917
Phone Number
(401) 232-6100
admission@bryant.edu