Faculty: Social Programs This interdisciplinary major combines the study of Anglo-American literature with creative writing, offering students a comprehensive understanding of literary traditions and the craft of writing. Students explore key periods and movements in British and American literature, as well as various genres and techniques in creative writing. The program emphasizes literary analysis, creative expression, and the development of writing skills. Graduates are prepared for careers in writing, editing, publishing, teaching, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of Anglo-American literature and creative writing. - Develop skills in literary analysis, critical thinking, and creative expression. - Learn techniques for writing in various genres, including fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. - Explore key periods, movements, and authors in British and American literature. - Understand the principles of literary criticism and theory. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in literary studies and creative writing. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for literary and writing projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Anglo-American Literature** - Overview of British and American literature, key periods, and major authors. - Fundamentals of literary analysis and critical thinking. 2. **British Literature** - Exploration of key periods and movements in British literature, from the Middle Ages to the present. - Analysis of major authors, works, and literary trends. 3. **American Literature** - Exploration of key periods and movements in American literature, from colonial times to the present. - Analysis of major authors, works, and literary trends. 4. **Creative Writing: Fiction** - Principles of fiction writing, including character development, plot structure, and narrative techniques. - Techniques for crafting short stories, novels, and other forms of fiction. 5. **Creative Writing: Poetry** - Principles of poetry writing, including form, meter, imagery, and symbolism. - Techniques for crafting poems in various styles and forms. 6. **Creative Writing: Non-Fiction** - Principles of non-fiction writing, including memoir, essay, and journalistic writing. - Techniques for crafting compelling non-fiction works. 7. **Literary Criticism and Theory** - Fundamentals of literary criticism and theory, including different schools of thought and analytical methods. - Techniques for applying literary theory to the analysis of texts. 8. **Research Methods in Literary Studies** - Principles of research methods in literary studies, including textual analysis, historical context, and theoretical frameworks. - Techniques for conducting literary research and writing academic papers. 9. **Workshop in Creative Writing** - Real-world workshops to develop and refine creative writing skills through peer feedback and revision. - Techniques for improving writing craft and preparing works for publication. 10. **Capstone Project in Literature and Creative Writing** - Comprehensive project to apply learned skills in literary analysis, creative writing, or research. - Techniques for delivering a polished literary or creative work. **Assessment Methods:** - Literary analyses, critical essays, fiction writing, poetry writing, non-fiction writing, literary criticism papers, research methodology projects, workshop submissions, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "The Norton Anthology of English Literature" edited by Stephen Greenblatt. - "The Norton Anthology of American Literature" edited by Nina Baym. - "Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft" by Janet Burroway. - "The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry" by Kim Addonizio and Dorianne Laux. - "Telling True Stories: A Nonfiction Writers' Guide" edited by Mark Kramer and Wendy Call. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of literature and writing. Suitable for students interested in literature, creative writing, editing, publishing, and teaching. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, workshops, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Anglo-American Literature and Creative Writing and pursue further specialization or professional certifications in writing, editing, or publishing. **Target Audience:** Aspiring writers, editors, publishers, teachers, and professionals seeking to specialize in literature and creative writing. This major equips students with the literary analysis, creative expression, and writing skills needed to excel in literature and creative writing, promoting a deep understanding of literary traditions and the craft of writing.