New York City has long been a mecca for writing, publishing, bookselling, and related creative industries. In the Literary Studies program, students hone their skills as writers and editors while considering works of literature-novels, poems, essays, plays, memoirs, epics, mysteries, and more-from the standpoints of craft, history, psychology, textual analysis, politics, technology, and cultural studies.<br>Students interested in Literary Studies explore the curriculum by taking introductory courses in Literature and Writing. They may then choose a concentration in one of these disciplines, some do both. All Literary Studies students take two core courses examining selected texts from the ancient to the contemporary world by junior year. These courses provide all majors with a common language and literary experience.<br>Literary Studies majors go on to work for publishing companies, magazines, websites, and libraries. They pursue careers in writing, nonprofit organizations, journalism, bookselling, educational institutions, and advanced studies in English, comparative literature, and creative writing.<br><br>If you are planning to go on to graduate study, consider applying to the Bachelor's-Master's program, which enables you to earn graduate credits that will apply to both your Lang degree and a master's degree at The New School.