Department of English Language and Literature

Department Chair: C. Davis

Faculty

Professors: J.Buckner, C. Davis, C. Duffus, J. Hobbs, J. Land, S. Stuart

Associate Professor: K. Randle Swanson

Assistant Professors: H. Mayfield, H. Wright

Instructor: H.Wylder

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of English Language and Literature is to develop students as skilled readers, writers, and thinkers who demonstrate cultural competency, interpersonal skills, and community engagement, preparing them for meaningful work and service.

Career fields for English majors include publishing and editing, legal work, teaching, marketing, social media management, professional writing, non-profit work, ministry, human rights work, social work, and more.

Major Fields of Study

English

English with Teacher Licensure (9-12)

English as a Second Major

English, Accelerated Master of Arts

Minor Fields of Study

English
Writing

Program Learning Outcomes

To accomplish the mission of the Department of English Language and Literature, students in the Bachelor of Arts in English program will

1. communicate and compose effectively in written and multimodal forms;
2. read and analyze texts that represent diverse points of view;
3. demonstrate competence in disciplinary-specific content; and
4. demonstrate research and critical thinking skills that culminate in an independent capstone project