1.8k Bachelor's degrees in Literature

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 Greek and Latin Language and Literature B.A. at the University of Victoria offers a comprehensive exploration of ancient languages. This public programme provides study at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels over a four-year duration, focusing on linguistic mastery and the historical evolution of classical texts.

The Department of World Languages and Cultures is currently revising the curriculum for Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies at the University of Utah, and we look forward to declaring students beginning in Fall 2020. Students majoring or minoring in Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies (CLCS) compare multiple literatures and cultures within the framework of a single degree.

The Spanish B.A. at The University of Vermont offers a comprehensive exploration of Hispanic language and culture. This full-time bachelor degree focuses on linguistic mastery and literary analysis. Students engage in diverse study modes at the university to develop professional fluency and deep cross-cultural expertise.

The University of California, Riverside offers the Comparative Literature programme as a full-time B.A. degree. This public study mode course explores interliterary relationships across diverse cultural traditions. Students develop linguistic proficiency while engaging with global texts over a four-year duration.

The University of Kansas offers the Liberal Arts and Sciences programme as a public study mode option. This undergraduate degree, available as a B.A., B.G.S., or B.S., provides a broad education across humanities and sciences. Students engage in diverse disciplines to develop critical appraisal skills over a standard four-year duration.

The French programme at the University of Kansas offers a comprehensive exploration of language, literature, and culture. This undergraduate degree provides students with a flexible study mode to master the French language while engaging with Francophone history. It is designed to ensure success in the modern global economy.

The Comparative Literature programme at the University of California, Davis offers a Bachelor of Arts through a public study mode. This undergraduate degree explores global storytelling and literary traditions without borders. Students engage in deep cross-cultural analysis while developing advanced linguistic skills.

The Korean Language and Literature program offered by George Washington University equips students with an oral and written proficiency in Korean and an understanding of Korean history, literature and culture through language, literature and film courses.

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 French and Francophone Studies program at Haverford College draws students with varied academic interests—from French literature, to particular Francophone countries, to interdisciplinary topics that encompass other fields.

The Theatre Arts major at California State University San Bernardino is a practical liberal arts degree. The broad range of subjects studied enable the theatre student to qualify for a wide variety of fields.

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 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 English - Literature and Environment programme at The University of Montana offers a comprehensive full-time undergraduate experience. Students explore diverse literary works while developing critical thinking and language expertise. This degree prepares graduates for professional challenges through rigorous analysis and creative expression.

Given the demands of globalization, the need for Americans with a thorough knowledge of Russian language and culture is ever increasing. This program is offered by University of Notre Dame.

Read Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and Pushkin. Watch Russian films and TV programs. Russian has been identified as a critical language by the U.S. government. The Russian Language and Literature program is offered at George Washington University.