What is this major?
The love of words and joy in the creative use of language form the basis of literary study. That study emphasizes the rich heritage and diversity of American and British literature and includes works from other cultures. The Department teaches a disciplined approach to reading this literature and writing about it, from a wide range of critical perspectives.
What can I do with this major?
|Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level||Further Education/Experience Required|
Influencing and persuading, presenting alternative points of view, editing texts, clarifying ideas, making oral presentations, problem-solving, developing hypotheses, comparing interpretations, summarizing ideas, thinking independently, writing creatively, understanding the narratives of daily life
Who employs graduates from this major?
Magazines and newspapers, book publishers, schools, colleges/universities, public relation firms, telecommunications organizations, radio stations, consulting firms, business and industry, non-profit organizations, libraries
What is special about this major at Hartwick?
- Student-designed concentrations in literature or creative writing
- Extensive variety of courses
- Opportunities to work with faculty as researchers or editorial assistants on scholarly projects
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