We are the only university at a nationwide level with an academic program that brings together both classic humanities and social sciences: Bachelor in Literature. Our professors hold Doctorates in Philosophy, Arts, Social Sciences, Sociology, History, and Theology. As a result of this remarkable faculty and programs, the UDEM is recognized in Mexico as the premier university for the humanities.

Throughout the academic program, students are in contact with renowned national and foreign writers and philosophers. Our undergraduates have been very successful students of master degrees and doctorates in foreign institutions, including The University of Connecticut, Universidad de Barcelona, Université d'Aix-en- Provence, Katholleke Universiteit Leuven, The London School of Economics, University of California-Los Angeles, Universidad de Navarra, and Yale University.

Objective

To shape professionals able to understand, analyze, and interpret literary and humanistic texts. They will also develop profound knowledge of, and gain experience in, literary creation so they may acquire proficiency to work in teaching, librarianship, journalistic, and editorial fields, as well as working in the creation and management of editorial, journalistic, artistic, advertising, and multimedia companies. Also, they will create and submit innovative humanistic proposals in order to contribute to the growth of a multicultural and globalized society.

The Literature program, together with the Humanistic and Social Studies program, the Philosophy program, and the Sociology program make up the UDEM's Associated Bachelors of Humanities model. We are the only university in Mexico that combines the traditional humanities with the social sciences. The students of each degree program take additional courses in the other three associated programs to broaden and strengthen their overall knowledge of the humanities.

Advantages of the UDEM's Associated Bachelors Model: 

• The first humanistic-studies related degree model in Mexico, it enables you to combine and delve into the areas of philosophy, literature, sociology, art, and history. 
• You can pursue a double degree with just one and a half years of additional instruction. 
• An outstanding faculty, holding doctorates and master's degrees, backed by their intellectual work in the scholarly and artistic areas of the humanities. 
• A highly competitive international exchange program that has more than 580 agreements with universities and guarantees the international competitiveness of our graduates. 
• A permanent and highly-updated guidance program for professional internships, social service, and national and international artistic and cultural exchange. 
• Extensive experience in individually guided study that reflects the highly specialized level of our students and professors and the UDEM's attention to individual education. 
• A two semester interdisciplinary final project (PEF) that must excel in both theoretical and practical aspects. This extensive "senior thesis" consolidates and develops our interdisciplinary ideal.

Enrollment Profile

The students who enroll in this program are passionate about reading, intellectually curious, and skilled in critical analysis. They seek to augment their ability for intellectual examination, argumentation, and the creation of projects. They are genuinely interested in understanding the dynamics of social phenomena and are opened to analysis, criticism, and tolerance for other styles of life and thought. They should be also interested in participating in cultural development projects, particularly in the northeastern region of Mexico and in the southern region of the United States.

Graduation Profile

Upon completion of their undergraduate degree, the students will have the following knowledge, skills, and attitudes:

Knowledge of: 

• Literary theory and intellectual creation. 
• The differing perspectives and histories of literature, art, philosophy, and the social sciences. 
• Research methodologies. 
• Writing, design, and marketing tools for print and digital media. 
• Printing processes and editorial production techniques. 
• Editorial project administration and finances. 
• Creation of cultural and research projects.

Skills for: 

• Creativity and innovation. 
• Analysis, synthesis, and interpretation of information. 
• Creative, positive leadership based on critical thinking. 
• Negotiation and argumentation. 
• Teamwork. 
• Using specialized technology. 
• Being an entrepreneur with a humanistic perspective.

Attitudes: 

• Research in the fields of the social sciences and humanities. 
• Profound and devoted initiative for the creation and promotion of culture. 
• Teamwork on analogue and digital platforms. 
• Improvement of the immediate social surroundings. 
• Objective judgment of the multicultural and globalized society founded on the principles of equality, inclusion, and diversity. 
• Awareness of sustainable social development and business ethics.

UDEM's curriculum is made up by two areas:

• Professional studies area, these are the courses that make up the profession and make it unique from all others.
• General studies area, these are the courses which provide a general and interdisciplinary overview.

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CREDIT SUMMARY
MANDATORY	AREA	CREDITS
	General studies	36
	Professional studies	216
	Total of mandatory credits	252
ELECTIVE	AREA	CREDITS
	General studies	18
	Elective courses for professional concentration	54
	Elective credits total	72
CREDITS OVERALL TOTAL		324

Bachelors of Literature (LL) are prepared to work:

In the business field: 

• As journalists and editors for a wide range of newspapers and publishing companies. 
• As creative executives and copyright writers in publishing and design companies. 
• As advisors, specialized in leadership, work environments, and organizational development within the institutions. 
• As accreditation representatives of business ethics and social responsibility. 
• As researchers of work settings, business perspectives, and relations between industrial companies and their environment. 
• As advisors in improvement of employee satisfaction. 
• As directors in museums and cultural centers. 
• As catalogers of artistic, historical, and cultural heritage. 
• As scriptwriters for radio, television, and advertising in media companies.

In the political field: 

• As social, cultural, artistic, and ideological consultants for political parties and candidates. 
• As cultural promoters. 
• As researchers, planners, and implementers of social impact programs. 
• As directors of culture, social development, and youth orientation offices. 
• As catalogers of artistic, historical, and cultural heritage. 
• As designers of programs for the preventing antisocial behavior. 
• As researchers of voting trends. 
• As consultants in programs designed to promote voting and democratic participation

In the academic field: 

• As educators in middle to high level educational institutions. 
• As researchers and creators of programs in humanities. 
• As administrators of middle to high level educational institutions. 
• As designers of curriculum and curricular lines. 
• As consultants for accreditations and curricular modifications in humanistic areas. 

In the social field: 

• As designers and promoters for NGOs and fundraisers. 
• s coordinators of reading programs for different educational levels. 
• As reading program coordinators in different education levels. 
• As directors of private and community libraries. 
• As coordinators for national and international programs of social justice, social and gender equality,  sustainable, and community development.

José Luis Solís

Olivares

LEHS Academic Program Director

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jose.luis.solis@udem.edu.mx

Building 5, office 5407

T. (81) 8215-1280

01 800-801-UDEM ext. 1280