Study language, literature, & writing at JCC
The Language, Literature, and Writing degree at Jamestown Community College prepares you to transfer into bachelor's degrees in English, world languages, writing studies, and literary studies. You can pursue careers in writing, editing and copywriting, arbitration and law, translation and interpretation, journalism and reporting, public relations, and technical writing.
While at JCC, you’ll develop your skills in responding to diverse perspectives and new ideas through literature, creative expression, philosophy, and languages. You’ll work closely with your advisor to choose your courses and prepare for transferring after graduation. You can complete the English concentration, or complete the general degree with a track in Language, Literature, or Writing. The Literature and Writing tracks are part of the SUNY Transfer Path in English, which can help you identify core coursework for transfer to four-year SUNY schools.
2023 median pay for media and communication occupations: $66,320/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Where to study at JCC
Language, literature, & writing skills
After you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Develop and employ written and oral communication skills, rhetorical techniques, and research skills to deliver ideas to specific audiences through a variety of media.
- Reflect on and analyze arts and language as socially and culturally informed practices.
- Understand language, literature, and writing as unique but connected areas of study within the humanities that align with specific academic pursuits and professions, and that can be used as tools for engaging with global and local communities.