1.1k Bachelor's degrees in Literature in North America

The Hispanic Studies program at Vassar College has a twofold purpose: to teach the skills required to understand, speak, read, and write the Spanish language and to guide students in an exploration of the literatures and cultures of Spain and Latin America.  Except for the occasional bilingual seminar on Latino/a studies, courses are taught in Spanish.

The Languages, Literatures and Cultures - French and Francophone Studies at Appalachian State University is a comprehensive full-time undergraduate programme. Students engage with diverse linguistic traditions and cultural histories over four years of study, developing advanced fluency and deep analytical expertise.

The English - Literature with Creative Writing Emphasis at Stanford University offers a comprehensive exploration of British Studies and literary analysis. This full-time undergraduate programme integrates rigorous academic study with practical artistic development, allowing students to master diverse writing styles and critical theory.

The World Languages and Literatures - Chinese programme at Portland State University offers a comprehensive bachelor level education. Delivered in a public study mode, this course explores a three-thousand-year literary tradition. Students engage with ancient philosophy and modern Nobel Prize-winning literature in Portland.

The BA in Theatre at Pennsylvania State University asks students to consider the theatrical past, to reflect on their reasons for doing theatre now, and to imagine what theatre can be in the future. Students take a broad range of courses in theatre theory and practice. They gain experience as dramaturgs and assistant directors for the School of Theatre Penn State Centre Stage.

The major in Russian Language and Literature offered by Boston University expects students to attain a high level of proficiency (ACTFL intermediate-high) in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension in Russian; it trains them to work with primary sources in Russian and to navigate challenging real-life situations.

The Asian Languages and Literature at The University of Iowa offers instruction in languages of Asia and Eastern Europe as well as in the literatures, civilizations, and cultures of the regions.

Comparative Literature majors at Boston University learn to read literature in one or more foreign languages and to trace the transformations and travels of literary genres and texts across languages, borders, and historical periods.

The Professional Writing B.A. at Purdue University is a comprehensive public programme designed to master communication across diverse industries. Students develop expertise in technical, medical, and environmental writing. This undergraduate degree focuses on digital publishing and visual rhetoric through flexible study modes.

French is spoken on five continents, and France is the fourth largest exporting nation in the world. In the French program at Tufts University students study a combination of language, culture, and related courses.

The Spanish programme at Eastern Washington University is a comprehensive Bachelor of Arts degree designed to build advanced linguistic proficiency. This full-time course focuses on conversation, composition, and Hispanic culture. Students can choose a 45-credit or 60-credit track to suit their specific academic goals.

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures stress proficiency in all language skills to prepare students for careers in business, communication, education, government, health sciences, social work, and related professions. The Modern Languages and Literatures - Spanish degree is offered at Fairfield University.

The Sexuality, Women's and Gender Studies program from Amherst College is a cross-disciplinary exploration of sexuality and gender and their intersections with race, class and nation. It is also an inquiry into the material, cultural and political lives of women.

The English - Literature programme at Montana State University is a full-time undergraduate degree designed for those specialising in cultural and literary studies. Over four years, students develop advanced textual analysis and communication skills, preparing them for diverse professional fields or further graduate study.

The Comparative Literature and Thought program at Washington University in St. Louis offers an undergraduate major and minor in two overlapping tracks of study: comparative literature and comparative arts. 

A unique facet of the African American Studies program offered by The University of Alabama s its commitment to scholarship on and service to Alabama African American communities, particularly the concerns of African-descended communities from Holt and the west side of Tuscaloosa to the Black Belt areas of Marion, Uniontown, Greensboro, Tuskegee, Selma, and Gee's Bend. 

The Literature and Writing Studies Program offered by the California State University San Marcos provides instruction in both literature and writing. Students continuing in prior catalogs may contact the Department Chair or the Department Academic Advisor for old and new course equivalencies.

The German programme at Acadia University is a four-year undergraduate degree available for full-time study. This respected curriculum provides a strong foundation in language proficiency, historic literature, and cultural practices. Students benefit from small class sizes and unique exchange opportunities in a supportive academic environment.

Become fluent in the Russian language and immerse yourself in the literature and cultures of the Russian-speaking world at Pomona College.

The World Cultures and Literatures programme at the University of Houston is a public bachelor degree that explores global societies through interdisciplinary study. Students examine diverse regions and themes over a standard duration, focusing on transnational processes and cultural trends in a flexible, modern format.