The Literary Studies Emphasis Bachelors Degree at Shorelight Utah Tech University is designed for students who seek to deepen their understanding of literature's unique value as an aesthetic form that challenges the senses, intellect, and imagination. You will explore the complex relationship between the aesthetic and intellectual aspects of literature and the culture and time in which it was produced, gaining critical insights into genre studies, period/topic studies, and major authors. This undergraduate degree provides a robust academic foundation for those passionate about literary analysis and its broader cultural significance.
You will study this program full-time on campus over four years, engaging with a curriculum that includes foundational courses in English composition and literature, alongside foreign language study and general education requirements. The syllabus outlines opportunities to delve into genre studies, period and topic studies, and major authors, culminating in advanced coursework and electives. You will graduate with enhanced analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills, prepared for diverse career paths in fields such as publishing, education, research, and beyond.