BA American Literature and Creative Writing
Course Overview
This unique course merges the critical study of American literature with the practice of creative writing, empowering you to become both a skilled critic and a confident author. You will explore the vast American literary tradition while developing your own voice in poetry, fiction, or playwriting under the guidance of internationally renowned, practicing writers.
Key Program Highlights
- Study diverse areas of American literature, from 19th-century writing and African-American literature to satire and the urban novel.
- Develop your own creative writing practice with specialist tuition from published authors, poets, and playwrights.
- Gain valuable, transferable skills in critical analysis, creative expression, and communication for a wide range of careers.
- Option to take complementary courses in American history or film to deepen your cultural understanding.
- Learn within one of the UK's most dynamic English departments, known for its groundbreaking research and creative output.
Course Overview
This unique course merges the critical study of American literature with the practice of creative writing, empowering you to become both a skilled critic and a confident author. You will explore the vast American literary tradition while developing your own voice in poetry, fiction, or playwriting under the guidance of internationally renowned, practicing writers.
Key Program Highlights
- Study diverse areas of American literature, from 19th-century writing and African-American literature to satire and the urban novel.
- Develop your own creative writing practice with specialist tuition from published authors, poets, and playwrights.
- Gain valuable, transferable skills in critical analysis, creative expression, and communication for a wide range of careers.
- Option to take complementary courses in American history or film to deepen your cultural understanding.
- Learn within one of the UK's most dynamic English departments, known for its groundbreaking research and creative output.
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