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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES The Division of Humanities and Social Sciences offers majors in English and World Literatures, International Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Politics and Human Rights, and Philosophy and Religious Studies. Personalize your study with a minor—Asian Studies, Law And Ethics, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Political Science, Creative Writing, History, or Social Work. Outside the classroom, the diversity of New York City provides a rich variety of experiential learning opportunities. Whatever major you choose, you’ll have the CityEdge. You’re never more than a few steps or subway stops from Wall Street, Broadway, Museum Mile, the United Nations, major publishing houses and TV networks, and more. Maximize your involvement through signature field experiences, city-infused courses and seminars, and mentoring by successful professionals in the greatest city in the world. Opportunities abound outside of NYC, as well. Students have conducted research at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., interned for the United States Congress, and studied abroad in Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East. Our students connect socially, engage critically, and act consciously. Our graduates are prepared not just to understand their world, but to change it. 2 2 | WWW.MMM.EDU
English and World Literatures The major in English and World Literatures (EWL) will teach you about literature and culture from around the globe, equipping you with the broad perspective and cultural literacy to become a better reader, writer, and citizen. Three concentrations engage the power of the written word across genres and formats: Literature, Literature And Media, and Creative Writing. In literature courses, you will read, analyze, and discuss compelling texts from the past and present. Literature majors at MMC make connections with other creative fields—art, dance, music, and theatre—as well as subjects that inform both authors and audiences, such as social justice, economics, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. In the Literature and Media concentration, you will learn and apply your skills as a critic and writer across print, audiovisual, and digital formats. Areas of inquiry and exploration include digital cultures, arts and media, journalism, and cinema studies. In creative writing courses, you will study and practice the writing of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction in a challenging workshop setting. You can also join the editorial team of MMC’s literary journal, The Carson Review; contribute to MMC’s college newspaper, The Monitor; and engage with NYC’s literature scene as part of the Marymount Literary Society. If you are interested in publishing, pursue our joint BA/MS in publishing program with Pace University to get an early start on your career. “The most beneficial part of my MMC experience was learning from the knowledgeable EWL faculty. I was exposed to a wide variety of courses including Contemporary African Literature, 18th Century Literature and Literary New York. The depth and rigor of my courses prepared me for my current graduate studies, and the encouragement and guidance I received from the EWL faculty has pushed me to pursue my passion. I’m grateful to be part of such a supportive community.” — Greer Temnick ’15 INTERNSHIPS AND ALUMNI SUCCESS This is a selection of recent student internships and graduate job placements: ▶▶ Asia Society ▶▶ Cirque du Soleil ▶▶ Condé Nast Traveler ▶▶ Cosmopolitan ▶▶ The Frick Collection ▶▶ Manhattan District Attorney’s Office ▶▶ Men’s Health ▶▶ The New York Times ▶▶ Oxford University Press ▶▶ Penguin Random House ▶▶ Ralph Lauren corporate archive ▶▶ Scholastic Corporation ▶▶ SPIN ▶▶ Trulia ▶▶ W.W. Norton & Company “My major in English and World Literatures and Creative Writing tremendously prepared me to undertake graduate study in English. MMC’s small classes and close working relationships with professors served as a primer for seminar experiences in grad school. Now that I am working full-time as a communications professional, I find that the writing tools I acquired at MMC prepared me to create sharplyfocused prose on a daily basis.” — Cameron Kelsall ’10 www.mmm.edu/english MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE | 3
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