The English program of study offers courses in the core curriculum to all students:
English 101, 102, 104, and 200. The courses are designed:
*to assist students in developing oral and written communication skills, and
*to serve as an introduction to humanistic studies.
Upper division courses are designed:
*to develop an understanding and appreciation of literature,
*to provide insight into the history and structure of language, and
*to provide instruction and training in various aspects of professional writing.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The English program of study seeks to:
*Prepare students for graduate and professional schools in such areas as literature,
law and the ministry; and,
*Equip students with communication skills necessary for gainful employment.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
The courses that comprise the English program are especially designed to:
*Enhance students’ ability to speak and write clearly and effectively.
*Broaden students’ knowledge of and appreciation for the history and structure
of the English language, its phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics.
*Provide students with both a theoretical and a practical knowledge of modern
English grammar and philosophy.
*Introduce students to the major genres of literature and to develop their appreciation
of them.
*Introduce students to the study of literature by a variety of authors and from
a variety of cultures and nationalities.
*Enhance students’ ability to analyze literary works and to write critically
about them, giving consideration to the author’s style and his or her interaction
with society.
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