College of Fine Arts and Humanities
Department of
ENGLISH
Go directly to:
- Martha Kruse, Chair
- Professors: Benzel,
Bloomfield, Damon,
Emrys,
Luscher, Tassi,
R. Umland, S. Umland
- Associate Professors: Hedge Coke,
Honeyman,
Kruse, Peck
- Assistant Professors: Beissel Heath,
Cautrell, Ficociello
- Senior Lecturers: Christensen,
Flood
- Lecturers: Bryant,
Lorentzen,
Jan Thompson, Turman
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.
