Literature Degree Program

225 NY Tech
Manhattan, New York, 10018

This degree offers two upper-level specializations: World Literature and Multicultural U.S. British Literature. The program emphasizes a firm grounding in Language Arts and Literary Interpretation, with focus on skills foundation in current pedagogy, linguistic structures, and formal grammar of English. The curriculum includes training in close reading, literary genres, theory, and interpretation, along with historical surveys and contemporary topics like postcolonialism.

General Education Courses

20 Credits Required

Consult your advisor for help.

Liberal Education Courses

20 Credits Required

Appointment with advisor is strongly encouraged.

Major Requirements

80 Credits Required

• Grammar of English (4cr)
• Literature Across Cultures 1 (4cr)

Department Chair

Jacqueline Emery

Email: emeryj@oldwestbury.edu

Secretary

Annette Johnson

Phone: 516-876-3229

Email: johnsona@oldwestbury.edu