Literary Studies Concentration

Cadets who pursue the Literary Studies Concentration will analyze significant works of literature in the context of the traditions and cultures that shaped and were shaped by them. Cadets will utilize various critical approaches to evaluate, understand, and respond to works from a variety of genres and historical periods in order to appreciate the important role of literature in reflecting and shaping one’s values, beliefs, and practices. In addition to studying the works of established writers, Cadets will compose their own creative works.

Required:

ERH 205WX - British Literary Traditions Credit Hours: 3
ERH 206WX - American Literary Traditions Credit Hours: 3

Four courses, at least one which is at the 300- or 400-level:

ERH 203W - Ways of Reading Credit Hours: 3
ERH 222W - Genre Studies - Poetry Credit Hours: 3
ERH 223W - Genre Studies - Fiction Credit Hours: 3
ERH 224W - Genre Studies - Nonfiction Credit Hours: 3
ERH 304W - Language and Style Credit Hours: 3
ERH 321WX - British Literature in Cultural Context Credit Hours: 3
ERH 322WX - American Literature in Cultural Context Credit Hours: 3
ERH 323W - Philosophy and Literature Credit Hours: 3
ERH 331W - Aesthetics Credit Hours: 3

Note:

When appropriate, other courses may be substituted, e.g., ERH 230 - Artistic Responses to Social and Political Issues , ERH 421 - One Text , and ERH 422 - Major Figures . A notation will be included on the course schedule so that cadets are aware of this possibility.