College of Fine Arts and Humanities
Department of
ENGLISH
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ENGLISH MAJOR
- Barbara Emrys, Chair
- Professors: K. Benzel, M. Benzel, Bloomfield,
Fort, Luscher,
Peek, R.
Umland, S. Umland
Associate Professors: Emrys, Kruse, Peck, Tassi
Assistant Professors: Damon,
Honeyman,
Grandone,
Sinclair,
Lecturers: Christensen,
Henderson, Lines, Schnieder, Schultz, Wells, Wheeler
Department Objectives:
- To provide a broad cultural background for the understanding and appreciation of the
character and ideals of human beings and society through courses in literature,
composition, and English language;
- To improve communication skills through practice in diverse types of expository and
imaginative writing;
- To develop critical thinking through exposure to and interpretation of the various world
views offered in literary works;
- To increase appreciation for literature, its backgrounds, history, and values, through
analysis and discussion of literary works covering a wide range of attitudes,
perspectives, and expressions;
- To prepare future teachers of Language Arts and English for elementary, middle,
secondary, and college teaching.
(Upon request, the Department provides prospective students with a more detailed
list of objectives.)
ENGLISH MAJOR
Four options are available in this major:
- English Option - Bachelor of Arts Degree
- English Option - Writing Emphasis - Bachelor of Arts
Degree
- English 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement Option -
Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree
- Language Arts 7-12 Teaching Field Endorsement Option -
Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree
The minors in English and
Popular Culture are available for students pursuing
majors in other disciplines. The Elementary Education major has a specially defined minor in English.
Courses with the prefix ENG are offered by the
department.
