These skills are explored not only through writing classes that will build your confidence and experience but also through literature and theory classes that will help you grow in your ability to interpret the words of others. Your writing courses will prepare you as an expository and creative writer, while your literature classes will give you an in-depth survey of British, American, African-American and adolescent literature. You will also take courses in a foreign language, expanding your perspective while also helping you prepare for graduate school. The program?s allowance for elective courses enables you to customize your studies in addition to your foundational course work.