College: Graduate School for Social Sciences

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 the 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 practice in literary and cultural studies.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to English Literature - An overview of the major 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, post-structuralism, and postcolonialism. - Techniques for applying different critical theories to literary texts.
3. British Literature - A survey of British literature from the medieval era 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 - A 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 - A survey of world literature written in English, including postcolonial, Commonwealth, and Anglophone global literature. - 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 realism. - Techniques for developing and refining creative writing skills.
8. Practical Training - Real-world experiences in literary and cultural environments, including internships in publishing houses, cultural institutions, or educational organizations. - Application of skills in practical literary and cultural scenarios.
9. Capstone Project in English Literature and Culture - A comprehensive project to apply skills in literary analysis, cultural studies, or creative writing. - Presentation of a refined 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, practical training 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 and cultural studies and an interest in English literature and cultural analysis.

Duration of Major:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, practical training, and capstone projects. For advanced practice, a Master’s degree in English Literature or Cultural Studies can be pursued, which typically takes an additional year or two.

Certification:

Graduates can earn a degree in English Literature and Culture and pursue additional 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 provides students with the analytical, critical, and creative skills necessary to excel in English literature and cultural studies, supporting careers in various literary and cultural roles and industries.