DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVES 1. To enable students to think, write, and speak critically, clearly, and effectively.
2. To enable students to read with appreciation and discrimination.
3. To provide a broad acquaintance with the master works of literature as a basis for further reading.
4. To contribute to the total educational process of the student by considering the aesthetic, social, historical, philosophical, and religious values and levels of meaning...
What We Offer The English Department wants students to appreciate the transformative power of the written word. Through study, creation, and analysis of literature, students read, write, and think at a critical and creative level in preparation for careers where these skills are required. You will study diverse voices and styles of expression. You can choose three concentrations:
The literature major offers a broad survey of great writing from English, American, and world contexts, combined with the opportunity to study selected genres, periods, and authors in depth. Students who major in literature work closely with literary texts, developing competencies in analysis, interpretation, imaginative and critical thinking, and research. At the same time, they are regularly challenged to hone their skills in reading, writing, speaking,...
Curriculum Requirements: I. General Education [48 semester hours]
II. Major Requirements [39 semester hours]
A. Foundations Course [3 semester hours]
ENGL 209 Foundation for Literary Study (3)
B. Cluster A Courses (6 semester hours)
Choose two (at least one at 200-level) from:
ENGL 260 Literature of the Ancient & Classical Worlds (3)
ENGL 261 Medieval & Renaissance Literature (3)
ENGL 325 Literature of the Bible...
The Department of English offers an education that stresses both the knowledge and effective use of language and an understanding and appreciation of literature. Excellence in both writing and literary studies is the fundamental aim of the Core Program and of the rigorous and comprehensive concentrations that prepare students for graduate training in English or professions such as law and medicine, for professional writing careers in a variety of...
Elmhurst‘s literature track teaches students to analyze and respond to a wide variety of genres, from the ancient to the immediate. A respect for the diversity of human experience is woven into all of our literature courses, so our majors read Amy Tan and Gabriel Garcia Marquez in addition to Shakespeare and Dickens. Courses focus on women‘s writing, on literary theory, on ethical values in literature, and many other topics.
The Elmira College English Literature major offers students a range of courses in British and American literature, and creative writing. Students sample literary history, delve intensively into major authors, improve their ability to read and write critically, and acquire an understanding of literary criticism and the current debates within literary studies. Introductory survey courses in the major periods of British and American literature are...
The Department of English offers a program that provides students with an understanding of the humanistic tradition in literature. Its curriculum gives students certain goals, including participation in courses that are a part of an ongoing process of learning, and the skillful communication of thought. The courses are designed to provide both continuity and diversity.
English courses develop writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills, as well...
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies program provides an excellent foundation for those who are seeking employment and advancement in the growing profession of paralegals and legal assistants.
The concentration in criminal justice within the legal studies major prepares students for professional careers in the criminal and juvenile justice system, as well as for continued studies in graduate or law school. This concentration will provide...
What can you do with an English degree? The answer, as generations of Elon‘s English majors know, is another question: What can‘t you do?
As an English major at Elon, you will learn to write clearly, persuasively and effectively. You will learn to read critically, with an understanding of the patterns, meanings, purposes and techniques of communication. You will be exposed to new ways of analyzing information and expressing precise ideas. You will...
The literature program specifically enables students to study texts composed in, or translated into English and to understand the various cultural forces that have influenced their making. Students gain a broad overview of major texts and traditions in British, American and world literature, as well as familiarity with critical theory.
The literature major, with its focus on developing students' cultural and rhetorical awareness as well as speaking,...
PURPOSE The Bachelor of Arts degree English is designed to lead students into greater appreciation for excellent writing and enhanced skill in written communication. As students read widely and probingly, they gain appreciation for the range of human experience and expression found in literature. A well-structured program sampling the masterpieces of Western literature, especially those written in English, gives valuable preparation for anyone preparing...
The Emory & Henry English Department welcomes you into a nurturing community where a strong faculty and interesting classmates help you to develop as readers, critics, creative writers, and future professionals who want to share their love of language and literature with a wider community upon graduation. English is a major that attracts future teachers, writers, librarians, attorneys, and more. It is a versatile degree that offers a strong liberal...
The undergraduate major enables students to explore a wide range of world literatures in translation, as well as in their original languages, emphazing the development of analytical, critical and writing skills. A group of core courses provides an awareness of traditional and nontraditional literary histories and a foundation in the skills necessary for the interpretation of literary texts. Higher level courses allow students to focus more closely...
Introduction to the English Major Welcome to the English Department at Emory University. As an English major at Emory you will enjoy a program that is at once intellectually stimulating and practically valuable. The major has three fundamental emphases: the study of literatures written in English; the development of critical, analytic, and interpretive skills in reading texts; and the cultivation of effective and elegant writing.
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in English leads students to consider questions whose answers help to determine the well-being of individuals and cultures. By emphasizing human thought and the processes through which it develops, i.e., the close reading of texts, the articulation of ideas and aesthetic principles (both orally and in writing), and library research, the BA fosters abilities traditionally required of liberal arts students in their...
English majors at Endicott gain a solid understanding of literary history, terms, and genres through introductory and survey courses, while they explore their interests through an assortment of innovative literature and writing courses. Through coursework, research projects, and their own creative endeavors, they examine the complex relationships between text, author, and reader, and in doing so gain valuable analytical and communication skills. The...
The English program is designed to help English majors achieve success in graduate or professional school and realize a lifetime of meaningful work. The English Department has four principal objectives. It develops in every student oral and written communication skills. It trains every student in the critical analysis of literature and the formation of value judgments. It introduces every student to at least one genre, period, or survey of literature....
English majors may work toward graduate studies, creative writing, editorial work, teaching, or public positions requiring smooth cultural rapport and precise, efficient use of the English language.
Literature illuminates the human condition and addresses human concerns. Fiction, poetry, drama, creative nonfiction and film express experiences and passions to reveal a truth beyond fact. Through an exposure to a wide range of works from past and present and from throughout the world, literature majors in Becton College will develop the insights needed to synthesize many cultural perspectives while enhancing their ability to read with critical understanding...
The school offers a major in English language and literature with a concentration in English language and literature or writing. The University‘s basic core curriculum normally requires two semesters of English of all students, including ENGL1101, ENGL1102 English Composition I, II.
Competency in reading, writing and speaking is expected in courses throughout the University. Students revealing serious deficiencies will be assigned to appropriate...
OVERVIEW OF ENGLISH PROGRAM Within the study of English are composition, literature, and creative and technical writing courses. A degree English Literature (B.A.) opens up an exciting array of professions or graduate and professional studies for students who enjoy the critical study of literature; those who want a career in teaching pursue a major in English Education (B.A. Education); and those who wish to pursue a career in writing can minor in...
English majors at Felician College develop and refine their skills in written and oral communication, interpretation of texts, critical thinking, and literary analysis. Students also become familiar with the genres of poetry, fiction, and drama, and thereby heighten their sensitivity to literary expression. A love of language, the development of a clear and expressive writing style, and a familiarity with the tools of scholarly research are some of...
Why Choose English? FSU's English major provides students with in-depth opportunities to develop and refine their communication skills, to develop critical thinking and analytic skills, and to write in different styles for different purposes and audiences. The English major also leads students to explore a wide variety of cultures, perspectives, and human dynamics through the study of literature.
The English major is taught by a large and outstanding...
The English Major at Ferrum College Provides excellent preparation for careers or graduate school in a number of fields such as law, religion, education and journalism. Students majoring in English may elect to take a group of additional courses - the Professional Communication Option - designed to enhance career opportunities in management, public relations, business, law, and many other professions.
The English major includes study in literature,...
The English interdisciplinary studies concentration prepares you to be creative and critical thinkers in the rapidly changing professional world. The skills and flexibility of the online English concentration supply you with a strong asset in our changing economy, which demands clear thought, strong writing, editing, and speaking skills. To complete the requirements of the English interdisciplinary...
The major in English produces graduates with demonstrated skills in literary analysis and critical thinking and writing. These skills prepare students majoring in English for careers in education, law, writing and publishing, journalism, public relations, business, and management.
Objectives A student who graduates with a major in English will be able to:
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