Literature Concentration

At least 27 of the 30 required credits must be in literature.

Students must take either ENGL 222 or two courses in literature before 1800. The English department, through the advising process, will determine which courses fulfill the pre-1800 requirement. Noted as H1 after course description.

Students must take either ENGL 223 or two courses in literature after 1800. The English department, through the advising process, will determine which courses fulfill the post-1800 requirement. Noted as H2 after course description.

Students must take at least one course that focuses on a specific genre (ENGL 270-289)— fiction, drama or poetry. Noted as G after course description.

Students must take at least one course that offers a comparative perspective on literature— across cultures, artistic modes, media, etc. The English department, through the advising process, will determine which courses fulfill the comparative topic requirement. Noted as CT after course description.

Students must take at least one course from the following: ENGL 340-359, ENGL 313, 318, 330, 414 or HON 308. Noted as WS after course description.

Students must take the Senior Seminar, a capstone course in literary theory and criticism (ENGL 470)