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
Program Highlights
Bryant’s Literature program reflects the changing and dynamic landscape of literary studies. Through a Literature minor or concentration, you’ll engage with U.S. and international works of literature across genres, voices, and perspectives. Develop your reading, writing, and critical-thinking skills in small, discussion-based classes taught by dedicated faculty mentors.
Explore the social, cultural, and historical contexts crucial to examining the ways politics, social movements, and cultural shifts shape literary texts. Through research and analysis, you’ll prepare for a variety of post-graduate opportunities, including graduate and law school, as well as careers within nonprofit and governmental 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