#literature major

[wutheringvibe]

[mactiir]

I know the average reading comprehension on this site is zero but I'm different. I'm applying wildly inappropriate analysis lenses to popcorn media. I'm doing a queer theory reading of Horus Heresy novels. Now I'm doing feminist analysis of Warhammer 40k canon. Now I'm applying Marxist analysis to The Outsiders. Time for a historical analysis of The Locked Tomb. A post-colonial reading of the entirety of Doctor Who. A psychological anlaysis of Twilight. On the horseshoe scale of reading comprehension I'm at "so much reading comprehension that it loops back around to not understanding books at all actually". You can't stop me. I'm literary analysis Georg

[ladycatashtrophe]

I know many people need their silly little scenario time before bed to fall asleep at night, but I for one also require a decent amount of immersive-daydreaming-time immediately upon awakening to fortify my soul for the day and that's why I'm an English major.

[nelliesnook]

Tips From a Recent English Graduate (That May Apply to Other Arts Degrees)

• If you can't understand a certain book/essay, find a summary first, and *then* read what you needed to originally. It'll (hopefully) make more sense!

• If you're on a time crunch and you have a dense reading to do, read the abstract/introduction paragraph(s) + the concluding paragraphs. Authors will most likely have their key points outlined in these sections. Afterwards, you can go through the middle sections to pick out more concrete details.

• You probably won't be able to read every required text, and that's okay! I would skim a lot of my readings and make note of any sections that seemed particularly important (you learn to pick out the major details with practice). Also, if your professor seems to place more importance on a certain text than others, try to read that one more thoroughly.

• When it comes to essay writing, and you're required to choose between texts, brainstorm in bullet points key info from each text. Do this to identify the ones that a) have enough material for your argument and b) relate to your argument the most (they don't necessarily have to *back up* your argument; rather, they can serve as a counterpoint you can argue *against*). Making bullet points are a good way to ensure you're not stuck grasping for material later on in the writing process!

Hope these help! :)

[alilbabysprout]

wanting to be the favorite student of all my literary theory professors is a super normal desire to have right

[theartofperishingslowly]

My mind says get a degree but my heart says open a pet friendly book cafe.

[littyngeeky]

quick question to the lit majors/scholars:

what comes after postmodernism? is it metamodernism or something else? if so, what are the recurring narrative styles/genres that sets it apart from postmodernism?

welp.

pls share this with your well-read friends who might know the answer. i wanna know everyone’s opinions.

[classicliteratureprincess]

I’m packing and I found this old dream book that I got from a old used bookstore

It tells you supposedly what each dream means

[spiderstudies]

“there is no exquisite beauty without some strangeness.”

- edgar allan poe

[wutheringvibe]

i might not know what I want to do with my life like you do, but i know I was meant to wander through fields of wildflowers, to sit by the keys of my old keyboard, to make a home that breathes love into every room. I was meant to lose myself in libraries, buried in books without a single thought of time or place, to roam through city streets and gaze up at buildings too grand to look at without wonder. I was meant to knock on the wrong doors and stumble into the right people, to stroll through life instead of cry my way through it. I was meant to find secret paths along riversides, leading to some forgotten beach where I’d watch the sun dip below the horizon. I wasn’t made for just one place—not forever. I was meant to be alive everywhere, to fill my days with moments that resist being contained, to be a reminder, or maybe just a dream, of what life could be.

[spalanai]

born to slay. forced to write essays.

[ravenclawivan]

White Nights, Fyodor Dostoevsky

[thevelvetundergrad]

simple little pleasures

[l-1-z-a]

📺📚☕📜🖋️The Sims 2: The MOST Ridiculous Literature Classes Your Sims Could Take!

Ever wondered what your Sims would study if they majored in Literature? Well, get ready for a hilarious ride through the wackiest, funniest, and most interesting class names you can imagine! From Shakespearean drama to poetic disasters, we’re ranking all the quirky (and totally made-up) classes your Sims might be attending in their literary journey.

🎓 What to Expect:

✨ Hilarious and creative class names

📖 Literary puns and jokes that will have you laughing out loud

😂 A fun deep dive into The Sims 2's unique academic system

The in-depth details of The Sims 2 never cease to amaze me. Let's go to campus and see what it takes to get your sim a major in literature.

Review of the Video: The Sims 2: The MOST Ridiculous Literature Classes Your Sims Could Take!

In this video from March 15, 2025, Reese presents a detailed and humorous review of the Literature major in The Sims 2 University. The video analyzes the course titles that Sims students take in the literature program, as well as the skills required to successfully complete this major.

Courses by Semester

Freshman Year

The first semester of the Literature major begins with the course “How To Judge a Book By Its Cover” This ironic reference to the famous proverb advises against judging a book by its cover, while simultaneously hinting at the importance of design and marketing in the publishing industry. The course likely explores the impact of book covers on readers’ perceptions.

In the second semester, students study “Haiku: Form Over Function” The title reflects the strict structure of Japanese haiku (5-7-5 syllables), poking fun at formalism in poetry and implying how novice poets often focus on following the form at the expense of content.

Sophomore Year

The first semester of the second year offers the course “Words Ending with -eth: A Shakespearean Study” This course is dedicated to the peculiarities of Early Modern English, particularly the verb endings "-eth" (e.g., "giveth," "taketh") that are characteristic of Shakespeare’s works.

The second semester includes the course “The Girl From Nantucket and Other Famous Limericks” This is an obvious nod to the well-known limericks starting with the line “There once was a man from Nantucket”, often risqué in nature. The course likely explores this poetic form from a humorous perspective.

Junior Year

The first semester of the third year offers a study of “Iambic Pentameter: DaDUM DaDUM DaDUM DaDUM DaDUM” — the most famous metrical pattern in English poetry, especially prevalent in Shakespeare’s sonnets and plays. The course title is a playful simplification of “Iambic Pentameter.”

In the second semester, students take “Understanding C.London's Complete Works: Good Luck, Kid” The humorous title highlights the complexity and sheer volume of Jack London’s writings, with the added “Good luck, kid” underscoring the challenge.

My note: and also this title refers to The Sims 2's creative director, Charles London.

Senior Year

The first semester of the final year offers “Using Bizarre Metaphors: Life is Feeding Baked Alaska to Zombies” This course pokes fun at overly elaborate metaphors in literature, with the title referencing both The Sims gameplay mechanics (the ability to prepare Baked Alaska and the existence of zombies) and absurd literary comparisons.

The concluding semester features the “Senior Project: Translations From the Simlish” This is a playful nod to the fictional language of the Sims, humorously presenting it as a legitimate subject for academic study.

Required Skills for the Literature Major

To successfully complete the Literature major in The Sims 2, Sims need to develop four key skills:

Mechanical (4 points)

The mechanical skill requirement may reference traditional book printing and binding — historically significant aspects of literary production. It could also metaphorically represent the process of editing or “fixing” a text.

Charisma (4 points)

Charisma is necessary for effectively presenting research, participating in discussions, and giving lectures. Additionally, it may allude to the stereotypical image of a charismatic literature professor or the ability of authors to captivate readers with their storytelling.

Body (4 points)

The inclusion of the body skill could symbolize the endurance required for long periods of reading and writing. Alternatively, it might metaphorically reference analyzing conflicts and struggles in literary works.

Creativity (5 points)

The most intuitively understandable requirement is a high level of creativity, essential for writing and interpreting literary works. This skill has the highest required value (5 points), emphasizing the central role of creative thinking in the Literature major.

[theartofperishingslowly]

Pt 2. Of Things my English teacher has said in class:

"Don't just study literature for happiness, but also have some passion and usage: be a hedonistic utilitarian before everything else."

I would've started clapping if the class wasn't so serious.

[littyngeeky]

rainer maria rilke - letters to a young poet