English and World Literature
Through the aesthetic, historical, and theoretical dimensions of literature we learn to read other lives and our own. We learn those lessons best when the literature we study includes the voices of a diverse array of writers and when we are responsive to the ways in which such voices and texts change our conceptions of art, culture and society. Literature stirs us and is stirred by us; it is not something to be experienced at arm’s length. For this reason, we encourage our students to practice becoming engaged readers and writers of literature.
We also encourage our students to explore other disciplines, in order to broaden the sources for developing their own writing and critical thinking skills. Abilities gained in coursework are essential for other academic disciplines, are indispensable for graduate study as well as for careers in many fields (for instance, art, law, journalism, education, nonprofit and non-governmental organizations, business, advertising, and creative and professional writing). Students may choose from three tracks: Literature, Creative Writing, or Narrative Arts for Social Justice.
Pitzer Advisers: B. Armendinger, S. Bhattacharya, L. Harris, A Johnson, A. Lagji
Minor Requirements
A minor in English and World Literature requires the satisfactory completion of six graded courses.
Required Courses
- ENGL 001 PZ -Literary Theory
- One course in British Literature
- One course in American Literature
- One course in World Literature
- Two elective courses in literature or creative writing
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