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Are you passionate about Poe? Is your niche Nietzsche? Do you believe in the power of story? Do you understand that fiction sometimes tells more truth about the world than that found in history books? Do you want to share your love for literature with others? Is your goal to get tenure while passionately pursuing your dreams?
The major in English not only arms you for graduate school and a career in education, it also provides a solid foundation upon which to build a career in business or law or politics. From the Classics to postmodernism and postcolonialism, Literature enlightens, educates and brings us closer together. So, whether you want to instill literacy and a lifelong love for reading in children or spend you life researching and publishing, the major of English can help prepare you to live what you learn and learn about what you love.
The major in English is part of the Department of English. The objectives of the Department of English are to educate students in written and oral expression, linguistics, the cultural significance of literature and literary history. The department prepares majors for teaching, graduate study, and professional and business careers.
For information about requirements and course descriptions, please refer to the College Catalogue by clicking here.