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Central to our vision is a student who learns to read deeply, sensitive to contexts and histories that are both immediate and more distant in time and place. The Literature major will read texts in global Englishes, past and present; think through the aesthetics and politics of literatures in translation, asking what these literatures bring to readers of English and other languages; and engage with the role of technology and new media in the evolution of literary form and practice.
Krea’s Literature major has been designed with principles of decolonisation as praxis, not merely as theory. The programme explores the global interconnectedness of literary methods, genres, movements, technologies, and theories, while creating opportunities to question and move beyond literatures in English, explore texts in translation, and fundamentally rethink what literature is. Our course offerings in creative writing, translation, and visual culture emphasise the interwovenness of literary study with practice, giving majors a comprehensive education in the humanities.
Our required courses introduce students to the modes and methods of literary analysis and interpretation, as well as to the diverse forms, genres, and movements that constitute the material of literary study. Students are encouraged to reflect critically on their role as readers and writers: to inquire into processes of canon formation, and to engage thoughtfully with the circulation and transmission of aesthetic, expressive, and intellectual objects across and within cultural contexts. Our pedagogy emphasises active learning, with opportunities to work independently on topics of individual interest, as well as immersive experiences that include meetings with writers, translators, journalists, editors, and publishers.
The Krea Literature graduate will challenge the frequently asked question, “What can you do with a major in literature?” to “What can you not?” They will possess the broad skills, work ethic, and curiosity to pursue careers in a range of domains, including teaching and education, postgraduate study in literature and allied disciplines, law, government, nonprofit and for-profit start-up ventures, arts and entertainment, health and finance, journalism, advertising and marketing, publishing, human resources, and information technology. They will approach the world as interested, discerning, empathetic, helpful, and entrepreneurial individuals who are dynamic, adaptive, and resilient in both their personal and professional lives.
Types of assessment in Literature ultimately depend on the pedagogic priorities of particular courses and instructors. They typically include one or more of the following, though this list is representative rather than exhaustive:
Literature graduation requirements for the three-year and four-year degree programmes:
| Credits required for a single major in Literature | Credits required for a double major | Credits required for a minor in Literature | Credits requiredf or a concentration in Literature | |
| 3-Year Programme | 60 | 48 | 24 | 16 |
| 4-Year Programme | 80 | 64 | 32 | 16 |
Literature graduation requirements for the three-year and four-year degree programmes:
| Single Major | Double Major | Minor | Concentration | ||||
| Required | Elective | Required | Elective | Required | Elective | Required | |
| 3-Year Programme | 28 credits | 32 credits | 28 credits | 20 credits | 16 credits | 8 credits | 16 credits |
| 4-Year Programme | 28 credits | 52 credits (includes an optional 12-credit Capstone Project in lieu of an equivalent number of elective credits) | 28 credits | 36 credits (includes an optional 12-credit Capstone Project in lieu of an equivalent number of elective credits) | 16 credits | 16 credits | 16 credits |
To earn a Literature Major, Minor, or Concentration, students must complete the required and elective credits in Literature courses as indicated above.
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Krea University has partnerships with leading universities in India and abroad that offer students pathways for higher education and research. These collaborations create opportunities for postgraduate study, academic exchange, and continued learning across disciplines.
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