Bachelor’s in Literature, Culture and Media
Program Details
Degree
Bachelor of ArtsAvailable
On CampusInterdisciplinary Exploration of a Complex World
Blending literary analysis with multimedia perspectives, the new LCM major at Stevens gives students the power to pursue their own passions.
Housed in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, this Bachelor of Arts study plan includes foundations of literary history as well as cross-disciplinary, cross-cultural approaches to understanding film, music, video games and other media forms. By combining literary inquiry with technological awareness, our uniquely adaptable academic plan broadens the boundaries for what we think of as “text” in the 21st century.
Catalyze Career Success
The School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences shapes future leaders, with alumni driving progress across industries. Recent graduates from the social science, literature and philosophy majors launched their careers at top organizations, companies and universities.
Professional Outcomes
Graduates of the literature program emerge as strong writers, researchers and critical thinkers. Their ability to analyze texts, communicate clearly and frame ideas across cultural and professional contexts makes them highly sought after in business, media, law, technology and government.
Business Analyst, Ann Taylor
Investment Writer, Franklin Templeton Investments
Editorial and Social Media Assistant, Hearst Media Services
Copywriter, Macy’s
Staff Product Manager, Pinterest
Senior Solutions Architect, Red Hat
Speechwriter, United States Senate
Internships
Stevens’ proximity to New York City provides literature students with access to top internships in publishing, finance, communications and public service. These opportunities give students professional experience and valuable networks that prepare them for future success.
Private Equity Research Intern, Burgiss
Operations and Compliance Intern, SumRidge Partners
Research Assistant, Veterans in America
Continuing Education
With a strong foundation in critical analysis and communication, literature graduates are well-prepared to pursue advanced degrees. Many go on to graduate and professional programs that further develop their expertise and leadership skills.
Rutgers University School of Law, J.D.
Carnegie Mellon University, M.A. in Cultural Studies, Critical Theory and Analysis
Tech-Powered Curriculum
From the speculative futures of Octavia Butler to the ethical dilemmas in Frankenstein and Dune, literature has long served as a lens for understanding humanity’s relationship with science and technology. These stories reflect the challenges of their time while anticipating the questions and crises of the future. For example, the writings of Henry David Thoreau and his contemporaries continue to inspire environmental movements, while modern scientific advances challenge traditional beliefs about identity and existence, themes often explored in literature.
Students pursuing a literature major at Stevens examine the intersections of classic texts and modern technologies, using these tools to foster bold ideas and innovative scholarship. Our classes create spaces where literature serves as a bridge, connecting human experiences across time, cultures and disciplines. This approach not only deepens understanding but also offers fresh perspectives on how to interpret the world and reimagine the future.
What does the four-year study plan entail?
Below is an example study plan for a literature, culture and media degree at Stevens, outlining key courses that may shape a student’s academic path.
First Year: Foundations in Critical Inquiry; Classical Literature; Images of Science in Literature; History of Art; Mathematics; Computer Science; American Cultural History; First Year Experience
Sophomore Year: Frontiers of Technology; Science and Metaphysics; Science Fiction; Storytelling from Myths to Video Games; Nature Writing: Identity and Place; Media Culture and Theory
Junior Year: Research Design and Methods; Fictions of A.I.; Into to Screen Writing; Medical Humanities; History of Photography; Theories of Liberation; Music of Eastern Mediterranean Cultures
Senior Year: Senior Thesis; Seminar in Science Writing; A.I. and Society; Indigenous Cultures of North America; Latin American Literature; Music in Film and Media; Aesthetics
What You’ll Learn
Foundations of Storytelling: Chart the evolution of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary works, while honing your skills in written and oral communication.
The Forces Behind Movements: Examine how societal, intellectual and technological shifts shape literary movements like Romanticism, Realism and Modernism.
Research for the Future: Use digital archives, bibliographic tools and research methods applicable to literature, journalism, law and digital communications.
Literature in the Modern Age: Connect literature with contemporary issues, from science fiction’s vision of the future to mythology’s lasting cultural influence.
Your Creative Voice: Develop original work in fiction, poetry and essays while exploring how storytelling engages with social, environmental and technological themes.
What is a secondary concentration?
Interdisciplinary study fosters critical thinking and literature students often complement their coursework with science and engineering. A secondary concentration in literature includes five courses, sharpening analysis and interpretation. Examples include:
Pre-Law and Public Policy
Marketing
Science Communication
Philosophy
Film Studies
What is a senior thesis?
The culmination of a student's academic experience at Stevens, the thesis is a significant piece of original research designed and executed under the direction of a faculty advisor. Students contribute to academia’s existing body of knowledge, becoming scholars in their own right.
HASS thesis writers present their findings at the annual Innovation Expo, celebrating their intellectual curiosity and hard work.
