This minor lets you focus on literature and its relationship to culture. Our faculty specialize in literature across English and American history, and we study everything from the classics to film and TV to manga and graphic novels. As a literary studies minor, you'll sharpen your reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, and have the opportunity to think about and discuss enduring questions about humanity.
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"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."Abbey McCordLiterary & Cultural Studies | Class of 2025
The Literary & Cultural Studies minor offers solid preparation in critical reading, writing and research for students who love literature. It is a fit if you are not an English major but are planning for law school, library school or graduate school in a related field.
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