English Department

Profound literacy is the hallmark of a liberal education.  To that end, English department courses involve instruction and study in literature and writing, the emphasis varying according to course content.  Through intensive reading and analysis, students develop a critical appreciation of literature written in disparate times and places.  Through expository writing, students learn techniques for conducting research and for drafting and revising analytic and persuasive essays based on critical reading.  In creative writing, students develop an aesthetic through practicing the craft of various genres.  The English department prepares students for professional and academic leadership including careers in teaching and writing.