English, Literary Studies Concentration
Develop a thorough knowledge of literary history, theory, and criticism.
English, Literary Studies Concentration, B.A.
The Literary Studies Concentration in the Bachelor of Arts in English is offered through the College of Liberal Arts at 澳门六合彩规律论坛.
Literary Studies provides training in theory and critical thinking for students considering careers in academia or other fields. This program is a study of literature with a focus on strategies for sophisticated reading, literary genres, literary criticism, and research. Students choosing the Literary Studies Concentration learn to analyze literature from different traditions and in various genres. Close reading of texts distinguishes Literary Studies from the Writing Concentration: although both programs strengthen students' reading and writing skills, the Literary Studies Concentration focuses on existing literature rather than the creation of new texts. Literary Studies differs from the Literature and Culture Concentration in terms of scope, the latter analyzing film, media, music and/or art in addition to novels, plays, and poems. The value of Literary Studies is immeasurable: it fosters intellectual curiosity and personal growth, promotes understanding of diverse perspectives, and equips graduates with analytical skills that prepare them for a wide range of careers, including in law, journalism, marketing and education.
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Student work ranges from projects developed in first-year writing and sophomore literature classes to academic and creative compositions completed by advanced English students.
澳门六合彩规律论坛鈥檚 English Ph.D. program aims to provide a graduate experience with tight-knit faculty, multiple hands-on training opportunities and a supportive environment. Kylie Petrovich, a current Ph.D. candidate in the program, recently began her dissertation and shared about her decision to pursue her degree within the university鈥檚 Department of English. 鈥淲hen looking at Ph.D. programs, 澳门六合彩规律论坛
News Briefs
Student work ranges from projects developed in first-year writing and sophomore literature classes to academic and creative compositions completed by advanced English students.
澳门六合彩规律论坛鈥檚 English Ph.D. program aims to provide a graduate experience with tight-knit faculty, multiple hands-on training opportunities and a supportive environment. Kylie Petrovich, a current Ph.D. candidate in the program, recently began her dissertation and shared about her decision to pursue her degree within the university鈥檚 Department of English. 鈥淲hen looking at Ph.D. programs, 澳门六合彩规律论坛
English, Literary Studies Concentration, B.A.
Degrees in English increase opportunities for success in a constantly changing job market. An emphasis on clear and logical communication prepares students for a wide range of occupations, rather than emphasizing one or two vocational tracks. Students in the program have gone on to such positions as
- Advertising/public relations executive
- Content manager
- Creative writer
- Director/support staff for non-profit organizations
- Editor
- Lawyer (after law school)
- Librarian
- Manager
- Professional/technical writer
- Public servant
- Publisher
- Researcher
- Reviewer
- School administrator
- Software developer
- Teacher
Employers of 澳门六合彩规律论坛 alumni include
- Aquinas College
- Belmont University
- Bryant College
- C. S. Lewis Foundation
- Calhoun Community College (Ala.)
- Chattanooga State Community College
- Cleveland State Community College
- College of the Cumberlands (Ky.)
- Columbia State Community College
- Covenant College
- David Lipscomb University
- Education Networks of America
- Fisk University
- Franklin Road Academy
- Kentucky Christian University
- Michigan State University
- Motlow State Community College
- 澳门六合彩规律论坛
- Nashville State Community College
- Rutherford County Schools
- Tennessee Board of Regents
- Tennessee State Board of Education / Dept. of Education
- Tennessee State University
- Trevecca Nazarene University
- University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Medical School
- Vanderbilt University
- Volunteer State Community College
- Western Kentucky University
- Williamson County Schools
澳门六合彩规律论坛鈥檚 Career Development Center
澳门六合彩规律论坛 offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called .
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