Language and Literature

The Language and Literature major is simply the study of the grammar, syntax, and rhetoric of a language. Students will read early and modern works in the language selected. There are several options, but this page serves to unite them so people can see which colleges offer each program. This would be a good field for a language teacher or someone planning to use, read, or write a foreign language.

English
English Language and Literature focuses on British and American literature and the proper use of English.
 * Colleges offering it:
 * Boston University College of Arts and Sciences
 * Brandeis University
 * Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences
 * University of Chicago
 * University of Southern California College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences

American Literature
Focuses on Americans' contribution to literature throughout history
 * Colleges offering it:
 * University of Southern California College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences

Creative Writing
Teaches students to use writing creatively, through poetry or free expression or storywriting
 * Colleges offering it:
 * University of Southern California College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences

English Education
Prepares students to teach English (reading)
 * Colleges offering it:
 * Boston University School of Education

English and Language Arts Education
Prepares students to teach English Language Arts (reading and writing)
 * Colleges offering it:
 * Boston University School of Education

English Literature
Focuses on British contributions to literature throughout history
 * Colleges offering it:
 * University of Southern California College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences

French Language and Literature
Teaches students to read, write, and speak in French. Students will become aware of French Literature by reading the original texts
 * Colleges offering it:
 * Boston University College of Arts and Sciences
 * Brandeis University

German Language and Literature
Teaches students to read, write, and speak in German. Students will become aware of German Literature by reading the original texts
 * Colleges offering it:
 * Boston University College of Arts and Sciences
 * Brandeis University

Hebrew Language and Literature
Teaches students to read, write, and speak in Hebrew. Students will become aware of Hebrew Literature by reading the original texts
 * Colleges offering it:
 * Brandeis University

Japanese Language and Literature
Teaches students to read, write, and speak in Japanese. Students will become aware of Japanese Literature by reading the original texts
 * Colleges offering it:
 * Boston University College of Arts and Sciences

Modern Foreign Language Education
Prepares students to become teachers of foreign languages
 * Colleges offering it:
 * Boston University School of Education

Russian Language and Literature
Teaches students to read, write, and speak in Russian. Students will become aware of Russian Literature by reading the original texts
 * Colleges offering it:
 * Boston University College of Arts and Sciences
 * Brandeis University

Spanish or Hispanic Language and Literature
Teaches students to read, write, and speak in Spanish. Students will become aware of Hispanic or Spanish Literature by reading the original texts
 * Colleges offering it:
 * Boston University College of Arts and Sciences
 * Brandeis University