Course variations

Course summary

This program offers in textual and cultural studies, with special emphasis on literary history, criticism, and theory. Courses deal with such problems as the nature and implications of reading and interpretation, the production of meaning in language and culture, and the nature of literary forms. The curriculum also includes courses in creative writing. Students who wish to major in English and Textual Studies should consult the ETS coordinator to be assigned an appropriate advisor, who helps plan the course of study. Students may consult the department chair about the curriculum at any time.

Program modules

The modules are ETS 242: Reading and Interpretation, ETS 113: Survey of British Literature to 1789, ETS 114: Survey of British Literature since 1789, ETS 115: Topics in British Literary History, ETS 117: Survey of American Literature to 1865, ETS 118: Survey of American Literature since 1865, ETS 119: Topics in American Literary History, ETS 121: Introduction to Shakespeare, ETS 142: Narratives of Culture, ETS 145: Reading Popular Culture, ETS 151: Interpretation of Poetry, ETS 152: Interpretation of Drama, ETS 153: Interpretation of Fiction, ETS 154: Interpretation of Film, ETS 181: Class and Literary Texts, ETS 182: Race and Literary Texts, ETS 184: Ethnicity and Literary Texts, ETS 192: Gender and Literary Texts, ETS 305: Critical Analysis.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must demonstrate sufficient academic preparation to achieve success in their studies at Syracuse University; the ability to pay for their education here; and proficiency in the English language. International students must have obtained a minimum TOEFL score of 85 or minimum IELTS score of 6.5.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Syracuse University

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English