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    Literature and Critical Analysis Chair
    Juan De Castro
    Professor, Literary Studies
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    Jennifer Firestone
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    Associate Professor, Literary Studies
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    Literature and Critical Analysis Departmental Faculty Advisor
    Juan De Castro
    Professor, Literary Studies
    decastrj@newschool.edu

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    Albert Mobilio
    Associate Professor, Literary Studies
    mobilioa@newschool.edu

    Literature and Critical Analysis Capstone Coordinator 
    Inessa Medzhibovskaya
    Professor of Liberal Studies and Literary Studies
    inessam@newschool.edu

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    Wendy Xu
    Assistant Professor, Writing
    xuw@newschool.edu

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    Chris McElderry
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  • This page outlines requirements for the BA in Literary Studies with a concentration in Literature and Critical Analysis. Students can also study Literature and Critical Analysis as a minor.

    Requirements for the BA in Literary Studies with a concentration in Literature and Critical Analysis

    Faculty members in Literary Studies regard critical and theoretical writing as a process that is as creative as writing poetry, fiction, and drama. Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives. In choosing courses to meet requirements, students are encouraged to meet with Juan De Castro for questions about the Literature and Critical Analysis concentration. Learn more and track your progress in the Detailed Degree Requirements and Literary Studies Requirements Worksheets below. 

    Required courses are as follows.

    2 introductory courses

    Other required courses:

    • 1 LLST single-author course (3–4 credits)
    • 1 LLST-RFW Reading for Writers course (3–4 credits)
    • 4 LLSL Literature electives (12–16 credits)
    • 2 Advanced LLSL courses (6–8 credits)
    • 1 Poetry course (3–4 credits)

    Senior Capstone:

    • Choose 1 of the following, by advisement (3–4 credits) (see detailed degree requirements below for guidelines and deadlines):
      • Approved Individual Independent Senior Project
      • LLSL 4900 Senior Seminar: Literature

    Total credits: 36–48 

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