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Literature and Cultural Theory


The undergraduate program in Literature and Cultural Theory offers a rich array of courses in literature from different countries, genres, time periods, and ethnic and cultural traditions. You’ll get the opportunity to study with nationally and internationally acclaimed faculty as you hone your skills as a reader, writer, and critic. Our flexible program helps you tailor your course of study to your specific interests, while also providing skills that are valued in many professions.

Graduates from our program pursue successful careers in law, education, health care, journalism, public relations, development, human resources, and business, to name only a few.

For requirements and electives, visit our degree requirements page.

For more information, please contact Track A Coordinator:

Professor Barrett Kalter
bkalter@uwm.edu
Curtin Hall 595

Literature and Cultural Theory Faculty

Joel BerkowitzProfessor
Englishberkowit@uwm.eduGreene Museum 120A
Sandra GraysonProfessor
sgrayson@uwm.eduCurtin Hall 476
Barrett KalterAssociate Professor, Plan A Coordinator
Englishbkalter@uwm.eduCurtin Hall 595
Andrew KincaidAssociate Professor, Director of Graduate Studies
Englishakincaid@uwm.eduCurtin Hall 423
Mark NetzloffProfessor
netzloff@uwm.eduCurtin Hall 484
Margaret NoodinProfessor
noodin@uwm.eduHolton Hall 244
Jason PuskarProfessor
puskar@uwm.eduCurtin Hall 585
Peter SandsAssociate Professor
sands@uwm.eduHonors House 146
Kumkum SangariVilas Professor of English and the Humanities
ksangari@uwm.eduCurtin Hall 396
Michael WilsonAssociate Professor
michael@uwm.eduCurtin Hall 495

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