Writing and Literary Studies, B.A.

As a student in our writing and literary studies program, you’ll examine a variety of texts and study literature from times and places, gaining a more global cultural understanding of the relationships between text, meaning and society. We define critical thinking as thinking about your own thinking and we explore and develop that skill in our classes.

There are two specializations available with this degree: Writing and Publication as well as Literary Studies. Students should consult with their advisor regarding major course selection.

Recommended Course Sequence

First Year

First Term I 16 Credits

IT 1011 - Information Technology Concepts 1.5 Credits
IT 1012 - Computer Applications 1.5 Credits
FY 1101 - Del Val Experience I 1 Credit
Math Placement/Quantitative Reasoning Course 3-4 Credits

Writing Competency Course 3 Credits

Scientific Inquiry Course 3 Credits

Social Science Course 3 Credits

Second Term I 16 Credits

EN 2134 - Literary Interpretation 3 Credits
FY 1201 - Del Val Experience II 1 Credit
Quantitative Reasoning Course 3 Credits

Writing Competency Course 3 Credits

Scientific Inquiry Course 3 Credits

Elective 3 Credits

Second Year

Third Term I 15 Credits

BA 2008 - Macroeconomics 3 Credits
LA 2005 - Speech 3 Credits
EN 2136 - American Literature Before the Civil War 3 Credits
Historical Period Literature Elective 3 Credits

Genre Literature Elective 3 Credits

Fourth Term I 15 Credits

EN 2238 - American Literature II (after the Civil War) 3 Credits
EN 2129 - The Structure of English 3 Credits
Humanities Elective 3 Credits

Two Electives 6 Credits

Third Year

Fifth Year I 18 Credits

MC 4152 - Seminar 3 Credits
EN 2310 - British Literature I 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits

Humanities Elective 3 Credits

Cultural Literature Elective 3 Credits

Writing and Language Elective 3 Credits