The Literature, Film, Folklore and Popular Culture Studies specialization gives students a strong foundation in literary history and invites them to consider other types of cultural production. Trained to analyze diverse cultural objects and to create persuasive arguments about their meanings and values, students study “texts” such as Toni Morrison novels, Shakespeare film adaptations, Alison Bechdel’s graphic novels, and television series like Orange is the New Black. Whether you’re interested in contemporary Latinx comics, popular depictions of vampires, or environmental humanities – or all of the above – this specialization will help you explore your current interests and discover new ones.
Basic Information
- Students pursuing the English major with a Literature, Film, Folklore, and Popular Culture Studies Specialization will complete a minimum of 12 unique courses (36 hours).
- Students must have a cumulative minimum grade point average of 2.0 (C) for all courses in the major program and a minimum grade of C- for each individual major course. A minimum grade of C is required for English 3398.
- 27 credit hours must be at 3000+ level.
- 3 credits (of 36) must be an identified Embedded Literacy-Technology course (indicated with ∞).
- Up to 6 credit hours may be counted towards your GE Theme requirements. These courses are indicated with §. Please consult with your advisor to get more information on how you can (and can't) overlap GE Theme requirements with major requirements.
- Not all courses are offered every term: please consult with your advisor.
Requirements for Literature, Film, and Popular Culture Specialization:
- One pre-1800 literature course
- One post-1800 literature course
- One Diversity in English Studies course
- English 3398
- One 4000+-level pre-1800 English literature course
- One 4000+-level pre-1900 English literature course
- Three 3000+-level literature/culture/film/folklore courses
- One 3000+ non-literature course
- Two elective courses
For more information on course requirements, see the Literature, Film, Folklore and Popular Culture Studies Specialization page.