Language and literature programs are at the heart of the humanities at Clarke College. The study of literature, culture, language, and writing enables students to grow by encouraging their intellectual, global, imaginative, and emotional development.
The English program within the language and literature department offers a major and minor in English leading to a bachelor of arts degree, as well as a writing minor . Course offerings are designed...
Students may pursue one of two paths through the English curriculum, focusing either on writing.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Core Curriculum (Areas A - E).............................................................. 42 hours
Lower Division Core Requirements (Core Curriculum Area F) ......... 18 hours International Languages .......................................................................... 0-9 hours
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Language reveals the history, culture, and heart of its people. Studying one's language through its literature opens the doors to their joys, sorrows, and needs. Developing an ability to communicate effectively in your own language will enable you to uniquely express yourself clearly to others in a way that can transform their lives.
Why choose English at Clearwater Christian 1. Through intensive literature study, the student will understand,...
Students who complete the requirements for a degree English will be able to do the following:
Demonstrate an ability to write essays, both formal and informal, that reflect a proficient use of academic research skills and rhetorical conventions.
Demonstrate an ability to read and analyze, both orally and in writing, texts from the four major literary genres - fiction, poetry, drama and creative non-fiction.
The English Department's main goals are to teach skills in critical thinking and textual analysis, to provide familiarity with literary works central to Western cultural traditions, and to develop students' knowledge of and appreciation for major traditions of world literature. English programs at Coe offer opportunities to grow in knowledge of literature and to learn thinking, reading and writing skills that can serve you well in your professional...
The aim of the major in gender studies is to provide a framework for examining gender in societies. The major focuses on the experiences of women and men of various races, classes, and cultures in history, society, science, and the arts. Courses address one or more of the following issues:
1. gender roles as cultural and cross-cultural concepts;
2. the impact of gender on academic inquiries;
3. the lives, achievement, and angles of vision...
Mathematics is one of the oldest areas of human knowledge. It provides the foundation of all aspects of science and technology. It is the perfect discipline for the development of profound analytical thinking. This type of penetrating and detailed analysis is highly valued in the medical and legal professions and provides enormous career versatility for mathematics graduates. A few typical career areas for mathematicians include computer science,...
With its focus on literary studies, the English major at Colby-Sawyer College offers students the opportunity for personal and professional growth as they read about, think about, and write about a broad range of texts which challenge them to question, shape, and order human experience. English majors study texts in relation to literary tradition, their own lives, and various cultures.
Students will have the chance to work closely and independently...
The major in English builds upon the close reading and detailed analysis of literary texts; the investigation of the central political, cultural, and ideological issues occasioned by those texts, particularly issues of race, gender, and class; and the consideration of various critical approaches, methods of inquiry, and strategies of interpretation. English is one of the most useful majors for those who want to attend professional schools of law,...
The Department of the Classics offers courses that cover many aspects of the Graeco-Roman world. Students may pursue a concentration in Greek. Concentrators in Greek make language and literature their main focus. They thus have the opportunity to master the languages of two societies that contributed significantly to the formation of the Western tradition. Perhaps more than most subjects in the curriculum, the study of the classics is truly interdisciplinary,...
An English concentration develops students‘ ability to use language effectively and enhances their critical and analytical skills by making them aware of the social and historical context in which writing, in any of its forms, is produced. English study provides an excellent basis for professional programs in law, journalism, publishing, and business as well as for graduate study in literature, creative writing, or the theater.
The English curriculum emphasizes the development of critical reading and writing skills as an essential preparation for professional life or graduate school. Students in English most often seek careers in writing, editing, web design, journalism, law, or teaching at the high school or
college level. The English major gives students the ability to adapt to different job markets and career changes. In addition to its focus on improving writing and...
ENGL 101 and 102 or HONS 105 and 106 are prerequisites for all English courses at or above the 200 level.
ENGL 201 British Literature to 1800
ENGL 202 British Literature since 1800
ENGL 207 Survey of American Literature to the Present
Two pre-1700, 300-level British literature courses from among: ENGL 301 Shakespeare: The Early Period
ENGL 302 Shakespeare: The Later Period
ENGL 304 Chaucer
ENGL 306 Milton
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The English program prepares students to have an impact on the modern world through their exercise of critical thinking, language skills, and reflection upon human values. All courses in the program work to enhance student ability to speak and write effectively, read critically, and respond to written texts independently and with confidence.
Building on its commitment to value-oriented liberal arts education, the English major further enables students...
Studying literature and the English language teaches students to write and communicate effectively, to think critically, to see all sides of an issue, and question generally accepted conventions. The courses in English offer students an understanding and appreciation of literature as a part of their cultural heritage, an insight into themselves and modern society, and help toward the development of critical standards.
The department of English offers traditional and innovative courses to meet the needs of both liberal arts and pre-professional students. We prepare majors for a wide range of careers as well as for further study of literature. We also work closely with the education department to help English majors with education minors meet state licensing requirements. The department encourages students to participate in the college‘s International Studies Programs...
The aim of the English Department is to afford students the opportunity to develop their ability to read and write diverse and demanding texts, to synthesize what they learn, and to use their critical judgment of words and images wisely. Students are encouraged to use word-processing, information gathering, and image-producing technologies. The work of the department is ideal for growth toward a profession, while also affording opportunities for pleasure...
The English program involves students in language and literature skills. The program emphasizes an understanding of the human condition through courses that focus on critical interpretations of literature, the relation of literary works to their times and to each other, and student evaluations of these works.
Courses for the major include: Techniques of Poetry & Fiction, Mythology, American Literature, British Literature, Classical World Literature,...
Receiving personal attention from expert faculty, conducting detailed research, discussing great works of literature, getting writing advice from published authors ” these are things you'll do when you pursue an English major at St. Kate‘s, which provides bountiful opportunities to enhance your knowledge and appreciation of language and literature.
You will develop your expository and creative writing skills and your analytical skills as you sharpen...
The study of English is fundamental to a liberal arts education. Students in English classes at Holy Cross focus not only on literary works of the imagination – poems, plays, novels, short stories, non-fiction – but also on the use of language as a means of communication.
Understanding a literary work requires close reading through the vigorous analysis of a text's words, phrases, and images. Student come to understand that literature also requires...
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management (BAOM) degree and examine the human side of managing organizations. Learn to allow for skill development in communication, group behavior, decision-making, human resource management and ethics. Personalize your degree when you pair it with a concentration. Use previous education or work experience...
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