Faculty: Graduate School of Social Science The English Literature and Culture major focuses on the study of English literature, its historical and cultural contexts, and its impact on society. Students develop skills in literary analysis, cultural studies, critical theory, and creative writing. Graduates are prepared for careers in education, publishing, journalism, cultural institutions, and creative industries. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of English literature and its cultural contexts. - Develop skills in literary analysis, critical theory, and cultural studies. - Learn techniques for interpreting and analyzing literary texts and cultural artifacts. - Explore principles of creative writing, literary history, and cultural criticism. - Analyze and interpret literary and cultural trends and themes. - Develop critical thinking, analytical, and writing skills for effective literary and cultural studies practice. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to English Literature** - Overview of key concepts, periods, and movements in English literature. - Fundamentals of literary history, genres, and critical approaches. 2. **Literary Analysis and Critical Theory** - Principles of literary analysis and critical theory, including formalism, structuralism, poststructuralism, and postcolonialism. - Techniques for applying various critical theories to literary texts. 3. **British Literature** - Survey of British literature from the Middle Ages to the present, including major authors, works, and movements. - Techniques for analyzing and interpreting British literary texts in their historical and cultural contexts. 4. **American Literature** - Survey of American literature from the colonial period to the present, including major authors, works, and movements. - Techniques for analyzing and interpreting American literary texts in their historical and cultural contexts. 5. **World Literature in English** - Survey of world literature written in English, including postcolonial, Commonwealth, and global Anglophone literatures. - Techniques for analyzing and interpreting world literary texts in their cultural and political contexts. 6. **Cultural Studies** - Principles of cultural studies, including cultural theory, popular culture, and media studies. - Techniques for analyzing and interpreting cultural artifacts and phenomena. 7. **Creative Writing** - Principles of creative writing, including fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. - Techniques for developing and refining creative writing skills. 8. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in literary and cultural settings, including internships in publishing houses, cultural institutions, or educational organizations. - Application of learned skills in practical literary and cultural scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in English Literature and Culture** - Comprehensive project applying skills in literary analysis, cultural studies, or creative writing. - Delivery of a polished literary analysis, cultural studies project, or creative writing portfolio. **Assessment Methods:** - Literary analysis essays, critical theory papers, British and American literature studies, world literature projects, cultural studies analyses, creative writing portfolios, internship/practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "English Literature and Culture" by various authors. - "Literary Analysis and Critical Theory" by various authors. - "British Literature" by various authors. - "American Literature" by various authors. - "World Literature in English" by various authors. - "Cultural Studies" by various authors. - "Creative Writing" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of literature, cultural studies, and an interest in English literature and cultural analysis. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, internships, and capstone projects. For advanced practice, a Master's degree in English Literature or Cultural Studies may be pursued, which typically takes an additional 1-2 years. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in English Literature and Culture and pursue further education or professional certifications in specialized areas of literary studies or cultural analysis. **Target Audience:** Aspiring educators, publishers, journalists, cultural critics, creative writers, and researchers seeking careers in education, publishing, journalism, cultural institutions, and creative industries. This major equips students with the analytical, critical, and creative skills needed to excel in English literature and culture studies, supporting careers in various literary and cultural roles and industries.