Aims and Objectives
The English Department offers an undergraduate program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. The major provides a solid foundation in language studies and a choice of two tracks:
Literature or Media and Language.
The Literature track, with a focus on literary works and their interpretation, prepares students for graduate studies or, in conjunction with Education, classroom teaching. The Media and Language track prepares students for careers in the growing fields of media, communication technology, and professional writing.
The department also offers a minor for those whose primary commitment is to another field.
Emphasis in both programs is on developing students’ capacity for critical and imaginative reading, thinking, discussing, listening, and writing; on introducing students to works of literature that will enrich their lives; on providing learning experiences that enable them to gain insight into lasting human values; and on preparation for both the world of work and further professional education.
