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The literature major enables students to understand and appreciate our literary heritage and allows them to pursue their individual literary interests. The major requires a structured series of courses on the principal writers of English and American literature and permits a wide range of electives. Because it emphasizes close reading, careful analysis, and extensive experience in writing, the literature major has been found useful by students entering a variety of careers: law, government, business, journalism, and the film and television industry, as well as teaching. The Literature Department is strongly committed to helping students improve their writing. To this end, a writing program is offered which is in part required, in part elected. The policy of Claremont McKenna College is that all freshmen are expected to take a one-semester course in English composition and literary analysis (Lit 10) during their first year at the College. Students planning to go abroad should make sure they will be able to complete their requirements. Students who are requesting study abroad course approval or approval of non-CMC literature courses for GE and major requirements need to contact Professor John Farrell. |
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