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The Nazareth College Literature Program invites students to explore the power of the word. This innovative program exposes students to a variety of contemporary and classical literature, from Milton to Maya Angelou. While providing an intensive background in literature, the English curriculum is rooted in the broader liberal arts tradition. The program encourages and enriches students by allowing them to view literature across disciplines and to examine the historical and cultural significance of texts. Thus, our graduates develop a well-rounded appreciation for the beauty of language and literature.

The Department

The Nazareth English Department faculty reflects the diversity offered by its curriculum. Specialists in many different fields of study, our faculty members take pride in teaching a wide selection of required and elective courses.

All full-time faculty members hold the highest degrees in their fields, and many have been teaching at Nazareth for more than twenty years. These dedicated professionals are always available for one-on-one meetings with students, and their small classes, usually discussion based, ensure an intimate learning experience.

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First-Year Writing Program

For information about the First-Year Writing Program, please follow this link.

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Related Programs

Students in the Nazareth College Program in Literature can choose from a wide variety of academic options. The flexibility of the curriculum allows them to study ancient religions or computer programming, environmental science or Japanese. By taking courses that complement their work in the Literature major, these students enhance their knowledge base and develop practical skills--skills that lead to career success.

Literature students can choose to minor in specialized fields at the forefront of current theory and practice. They can tackle gender questions in the Women's Studies Program or explore new traditions through Multicultural Studies.

The English Department also offers a concentration in Professional Communication and Information Design (PIPCID) that provides Nazareth students with a solid background in classical rhetoric, while preparing them for any number of advanced careers.

Some students enrolled in the Literature Program choose to pursue New York State Elementary or Secondary Certification in English, offered in conjunction with the Nazareth College Education Department. Nazareth English Education students study literature and composition in-depth, while pursuing additional course work in current educational methodology.

Our English Education graduates are well-rounded and have the exceptional skills, creativity, and flexibility required to face the challenges of the classroom in the twenty-first century.

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The Curriculum

All students enrolled in the Literature Program must complete the following courses:

  • ENGL 200 Introduction to Literary Studies
  • ENGL 201 or 202 Survey of British Literature I or II
  • ENGL 203 or 204 Survey of American Literature I or II
  • ENGL 205 or 206 Survey of World Literature I or II
  • One additional course in British Literature (Choose from ENGL 201, 202, 305, 306, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322, 400, 401, 404)
  • One additional course in American Literature (Choose from ENGL 203, 204, 321, 344, 345, 346, 347)
  • One additional course in World Literature (Choose from ENGL 205, 206, 303, 304, 33, 333, 415)
  • Any two additional Literature electives
  • ENGL 400 Senior Literature Seminar

Notes:

  • No more than 5 courses at the 200-level may be counted toward the major.
  • Whenever possible, students should plan to take a survey course in a given area before taking an upper-level course in that area--for instance, taking ENGL 202, Survery of British Literature II, before taking ENGl 322, Twentieth-Century British Literature.
  • All Adolescence Certification candidates are required to take one semester of Shakespeare (ENGL 305 or 306) as a Literature elective.
  • Students considering graduate study in literature are strongly recommended to take Shakespeare as an elective.

All English literature majors must also complete the Senior Experience, which includes submission of a portfolio of writing from literature and core courses, and oral presentation of an analysis of literary works to department faculty.

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Career Opportunities

A Bachelor of Arts in English has prepared Nazareth students for a variety of careers including:

  • Publishing
  • Teaching and Research
  • Law
  • Journalism
  • Professional Writing
  • Human Resources Management
  • Technical Writing

Students wishing to learn more about career options can contact Nazareth's Career Services Office at (716) 389-2878.

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Admissions

It is the policy of Nazareth College of Rochester not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, marital or veteran status or disability in the admission of students to the college; in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other programs administered by the college; or in the employment practices of the college.

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