Department Chair
Amber Day
At a Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- How critical shifts within the field of literary studies reflect an increasingly diverse U.S. society
- New literary developments within a global context
What You’ll Do:
- Develop written and oral communication skills through the craft of creative writing
- Complete an in-depth study of literary genres, such as poetry, drama, and narrative
Where You’ll Go:
- Career opportunities such as publisher, writer, editor, professor, museum curator, teacher, and lawyer
- Top graduate schools to further your career preparation
Program Highlights
Explore the changing and dynamic landscape of literary studies with a minor or concentration in Literature. Through Bryant’s program, you’ll engage with American, British, and international works of literature across genres, voices, and perspectives. Our curriculum will give you a deeper understanding of the critical shifts and new developments within the field, while also leading you to reflect on the social, cultural, and historical contexts that help us examine the ways politics, social movements, and cultural shifts shape literary texts.
Develop your reading, writing, and communication skills through creative writing or an in-depth study of literary genres, such as poetry, drama, and narrative. You’ll also hone your critical thinking and research skills in small, discussion-based classes taught by dedicated faculty mentors. Bryant’s Literature program will help you prepare for a variety of post-graduate opportunities, including graduate and law school and careers within nonprofit and government organizations, museums and art galleries, publishing, writing, marketing, and advertising.
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Studies in Fiction
LCS 221
Studies in Nonfiction
LCS 222
Studies in Drama
LCS 251
Philosophy of Art
LCS 341
Fiction Writing Workshop
LCS 371
Life and How to Live It
LCS 402
The Image of Business in Literature
LCS 461