English and Textual Studies B.A.

Syracuse University

Explore creative expression across a broad array of texts-novels, plays, film, digital media and more. Interpret motivations behind stories of yesterday and today and hone your skills as a writer. Take engaging and unique courses exploring how literature, creative writing and screen media intersect with environmental issues, gender and sexuality, critical race and ethnic studies and global cultures. Enjoy small class sizes that are designed to promote discussion and creative work. Learn from experts: Professors in the Department of English are literary historians, critical theorists, film scholars, editors, poets and novelists who approach the field in a variety of ways. Specialize in film and screen studies as a track option and take classes on unique topics like Hollywood cinema, video games and documentary media.

College of Arts and Sciences