At Culver-Stockton, the English English education programs develop mastery of writing, researching, and critical-thinking skills. We advance your knowledge of literature and the English language in preparation for graduate study and careers in teaching or writing.
The general areas of study include courses in English, American, and world literature, English language, literary theory, and creative writing. Completing a major in English requires 36...
Students who pursue a BA in English from Cumberland University will study and interpret the great works of literature, from the Greek classics to contemporary works and theories. A degree English, with its emphasis on communication skills and critical thinking skills, also opens many doors and is in high demand in graduate schools and the marketplace. Career options include middle and high school teaching, graduate school, law, journalism, editing...
Literature While the Department of English continues to offer an assortment of courses in literary periods and major authors leading to graduate study in British and American Literature, it conceives the world of texts as broader than the traditional Western literary canon. The department has developed strong concentrations in African-American Literature, Women's Literature, Comparative Literature, and...
English majors read, discuss, and write about literature, film, popular culture and the law from a variety of perspectives. In doing so, they build skills in critical reading and analysis, verbal presentation, argumentation, and persuasive writing. In John Jay‘s unique English curriculum, students acquire a comprehensive and varied foundation in literary study, and then choose either an optional concentration in Literature and the Law or pursue the...
The Department of English offers students the opportunity to gain a thorough knowledge of literature written in English; to develop expertise in literary exposition and criticism; to learn the fundamentals of linguistics; and to acquire basic professional skills in writing, editing, and proofreading.
The specializations that undergraduate students in the Department may choose are Literature, Professional Writing, and Creative Writing. Graduate students...
The mission of the Department of English is to prepare students to meet the intellectual demands of a constantly changing world through rigorous study of major works of literature written in English and in translation and through the acquisition of skills in writing essential for success in a highly technological information-based society. The curriculum enhances students‘ understanding of the human experience, advances their general analytical and...
Courses in the Department of English are designed to enrich students‘ understanding of life and the arts through the study of literature in English. Courses are organized in various ways and at a number of different levels. At the 100-level, English Department courses teach rhetoric and composition and provide intensive introductions to fiction, drama, poetry, and to the contested issues generally enlivening the study of literature. Our 200-level...
The Department of English serves the needs of all students in the college by developing their ability to write for college and for professional work, and for their lives as citizens; by preparing them to understand and produce the writing on academic topics needed in their major disciplines; by offering them the opportunity to supplement their specialties and enrich their lives with courses in literature, writing, and language.
The Literary Genre and Movements concentration gives a solid foundation for graduate study in literature. Students should take six courses from the following lists:
ENG 2365 - Banned Books and Dangerous Ideas
ENG 2629 - Adolescents in Film and Literature
ENG 2631 - Journey in Literature
ENG 2632 - Women in 19th Century Literature
ENG 2633 - Individual v. Society
ENG 2634 - Literature and the Law
ENG 2642 - Asian Film and Literature
ENG 2660 -...
The Traditional Literary Heritage concentration gives a solid foundation for graduate study in literature.
Students should take six courses from the following lists:
ENG 2010 - Major British Writers I
ENG 2020 - Major British Writers II
ENG 2170 - Women in Irish Literature
ENG 3578 - 20th Century Irish Literature
ENG 3580 - Irish Literature Since Joyce
ENG 3620 - Victorian Literature
ENG 3640 - Romanticism
ENG 3740 - Chaucer
ENG 3770...
Students should take five courses from the following list:
ENG 2160 - Gay and Lesbian Literature
ENG 2632 - Women in 19th Century World Literature
ENG 2660 - Frankenstein from Novel to Film
ENG 2850 - Women in Film
ENG 3340 - Women in Modern Literature
Careers in English As an English major, you‘ll develop skills that prepare you for a wide variety of employment fields, making you among the most sought after of the liberal arts graduates. An English major has the opportunity to study and enjoy the classics of British, American and world literature, to master expository writing, and to learn to write and publish creative fiction, poetry and drama. Our courses focus on close reading of texts, the...
The study of literature at Daemen College will complement broad readings in surveys of American, British and World literature, with classes that focus on specialized topics or genres like women‘s literature, film and fiction, or the modern drama.
What Makes It Great
Turn your love of literature and writing into a rewarding future of lifelong learning.
As an English major, you‘ll perfect your skills in writing, analysis, and critical thinking – all...
The department of English offers programs and courses in language, literature and writing, all of which are considered indispensable in liberal arts education. The program includes majors in secondary education, creative writing, journalism and English. Graduates in secondary education and journalism are ready to embark upon careers; majors and minors in creative writing and English often go on to graduate school, though many find employment in a...
The Department of English embraces the integration of faith and learning as a life-long experience. The department strives to equip students who major or minor in English and those who take English classes as a general studies requirement with essential knowledge and skills in language, literature, and communication.
Goals of the English Major The Department of English desires to give its learners competencies in English studies and strives to produce...
The individual attention you receive as an English major at Dana College will help you determine the career path that is best for you. The critical thinking and writing skills you develop as an English major prepare you for a wide variety of career opportunities beyond traditional English professions. Not only can you become a writer, teacher, lawyer or actor, but the skills you learn at Dana College will prepare you for careers in management, administration,...
Mission Statement The English major encourages intellectual independence by stressing creative, critical thinking combined with informed reading and interpretation made evident in clear speech and writing. Members of the Department seek to teach language and literature from a range of perspectives. Approaches include close reading of texts, performing texts, identifying historical and theoretical contexts -- all strategies of reading that find their...
The English Department at Davis and Elkins College encourages students to explore their individual interests in literature and creative writing, while developing skills that will prepare them for a variety of careers. Our faculty is comprised entirely of full-time professors; each holds a Ph.D. and works closely with students in classes of limited size. English course offerings are designed to promote essential writing skills, in addition to literary...
One of the most important skills one can derive from college is the ability to think and read critically. Facts or specific skills are fairly easily mastered. The ability, however, to organize a diverse collection of facts and ideas in thoughtful, creative, and beneficial ways is a rare skill. Add to that the ability to clearly communicate meaningful and creative ideas to a diverse audience, and you have an English graduate who is ready to take on...
First Year First Semester 01-191 - University Seminar I - 2
01-101 - English Composition I - 3
34-201 or American Civilization to 1865
34-202 or American Civilization from 1865
34-203 or The African-American Experience to 1865
34-204 - The African-American Experience from 1865 - 3
25-101 - Survey of Mathematics I - 3
XX-XXX - Natural Science Elective - 3
XX-XXX - Humanities Elective - 3
The English Department promotes passion for and knowledge of the English language. We teach students to read and write the English language with greater fluency, creativity, and accuracy. The Department offers degrees English: the B.A., the B.S.E., and the M.Ed. The B.A. degree is available in three concentrations: literature, creative writing, and philosophy. Students who receive the B.S.E. degree earn a Mississippi Class A Teaching License.
Students at Denison enjoy a curriculum in English that balances the need for broad introductory courses with abundant opportunities to focus on special topics in our more advanced courses.
The Department of English participates fully in offering courses that fulfill a variety of General Education requirements, and we also teach First-Year Studies 101, perhaps the most important course that you, as an incoming first-year student, will take.In our...
For students whose primary interests are in literature and language, the Department of English offers a major based on a broad familiarity with literature in English, a firm grasp of historical and critical principles, and skill in using the written word. The department also offers a wide range of courses in literature and in creative writing to students majoring in other disciplines.
The educational goals of the program in English are central to...
The Ellis University Bachelor Degree online English major is designed to prepare you with excellent communication skills that are critical in today's fast-changing professional settings. This diverse and structured curriculum in the Bachelor Degree online program offers opportunities to pursue your own professional interests, and to shape your own education through work in a second field, along with...
The Ellis University Bachelor Degree online English major is designed to prepare you with excellent communication skills that are critical in today's fast-changing professional settings. This diverse and structured curriculum in the Bachelor Degree online program offers opportunities to pursue your own professional interests, and to shape your own education through work in a second field, along with...
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