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