Ave Maria University
The study of literature embodies a vision of life. In our literature program, you’ll explore the perennial themes of human experience and discover wisdom through the knowledge of those who came before. As literature is, in a way, the written record of human experience, it includes and synthesizes the higher sciences of theology, philosophy and history.
Careers: Education, Journalist, Writer, Paralegal, Interpreter
Pursue the advancement of human culture, the promotion of dialogue between faith and reason and formation in the intellectual and moral virtues. In this program, you’ll dive into the greatest writers of Western tradition and explore life’s biggest questions: man’s purpose, the foundations of his knowledge, the basis of human community and man’s relationship with God.
Fast Fact: You’ll connect with the greatest minds of western civilization and explore the works of ancient Greece, Medieval Europe, Shakespeare, Romanticism and beyond.
The Literature Department seeks the advancement of human culture, the promotion of dialogue between faith and reason, the formation of men and women in the intellectual and moral virtues of the Catholic faith. The Department seeks to aid in the formation of men and women who can read insightfully, appreciate deeply, understand clearly, and write skillfully to express, explain, argue, and persuade.
The University courses in literature introduce students to the classics of the West so that they may better understand themselves and their world by reading what the best authors have thought about the most important questions—questions about human purpose, the relationship between God and the human person and between man and woman, the foundations of knowledge, and the basis of human community.“One writes only half the book; the other half is with the reader.”
-Joseph Conrad
Education: B.A., Political Science & Italian Studies, University of New Hampshire; M.A., Literature & Culture, Boston College; Ph.D., Italian Literature & Linguistics, University of Toronto Office: Canizaro Library 254 Email: deana.kelly@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 304-7188
Education: B.A., Philosophy, University of Dallas; M.A. Literature, University of Dallas; Ph.D., Literature, University of Dallas Office: Canizaro Library 219 Email: travis.curtright@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 280-1612
Education: B.A., East Asia Languages and Culture, University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Creative Writing, Temple University; Ph.D., English Literature, University of Maryland Office: Henkels 3038 Email: william.gonch@avemaria.edu Phone: 239-304-7035
Education: B.A., Philosophy, Saint Joseph’s University; M.A., Writing Arts, Rowan University; Ph.D., University of Rhode Island, Writing & Rhetoric Office: Henkels 2052 Email: gavin.hurley@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 280-1662
Literature is a great program for those who love the classics and want to spend their college years studying great works of literature and the language behind them. Students who have earned a degree in Literature might end up working in many different careers, from writing to teaching to academia.
Literature Majors and Minors understand life and express themselves clearly so others will understand. These abilities come from confronting the literary efforts of the best human minds from across the centuries. No Major or Minor other than Literature brings the full range of human experience so clearly into focus. In every field of endeavor, these qualities of understanding and expression bring Literature Majors and Minors to the front where they can be heard.
Examples of career possibilities include the professions where understanding and expression are most useful, such as business, law, teaching, and many others.
Click on the following link to view the top ten careers with a Literature or English degree http://www.catalogs.com/info/bestof/top-10-careers-with-an-english-degree
LITR 223 Studies in Genre I 4 Literature Electives
Career Services prides itself on providing students, alumni and employers with the opportunity to connect. No matter where you are in your career search, whether it’s deciding on a path, preparing for your first job interview or working on graduate school or fellowship applications, we can help.
The spiritual life on campus is the beating heart of Ave. Whether it’s attending Mass, receiving the sacraments, participating in retreats or getting spiritual direction, you’ll find the spiritual support you need from the priests and staff of Campus Ministry.
With AMU’s core curriculum, you’ll not only achieve breadth of knowledge, but also depth of knowledge. You’ll encounter the truth about God and His creation more completely through the dynamic interplay of all of the liberal arts, including theology and natural science.
Sunny skies, warm temperatures, a beautiful campus. What more could you want? How about a community-like atmosphere, quality instructors who care about your success, a wealth of spiritual activities, expert career guidance… and that’s only the beginning. Imagine your future at AMU. It all starts by filling out our free application today.
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