English American Literature - Barnard College

English American Literature from Barnard College is a Campus Bachelor American Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. An American literature concentration includes two of the four Barnard survey courses in American literature, including one before 1870 (either BC3179 or BC3180) and one after 1871 (either BC3181 or BC3183); one senior seminar in American literature; and one additional course in American literature . In addition, students must fulfill all requirements for the English major (minimum of ten courses). 1. Literary Criticism and Theory BC 3193. Best taken in the sophomore year. 2. Colloquia BC 3159 and 3160. Taken in the junior year. (For possible substitutions, click here.) 3. Two courses in literature written before 1900 (Click here for details.) 4. One survey course on American literature between 1871 and the present, either BC3181 or BC3183 5. Two electives, of which one will be in American literature and the other selected from the entire English Department offering: from 3103 through 3194. (N.B. These include courses in writing, speech, theatre, and seminars on special themes but not the Colloquia.) 6. Two senior seminars, of which one must have a focus on American literature . Permissible substitution for one of these seminars (requiring approval of the instructor and the department chair or departmental representative): BC 3999 Independent Study (4 points). Apply by April 15 for fall-term projects and by November 15 for spring-term projects. See the chair of the department or Lucy Coolidge for guidelines and application form. View more details on Barnard College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related American Studies courses.