University of Nebraska at Kearney
1998-2000 Undergraduate CATALOG
College of Fine Arts and Humanities
Department of
ENGLISH
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- Robert Luscher, Chair
- Professors: Anderson, K. Benzel, M. Benzel,
Fort, George, Jussel, Plambeck, S. Umland
Associate Professors: Luscher, Peck, Peek, R. Umland
Assistant Professors: Emrys, Grandone, Kruse, Petruzzi, Schneider,
Sinclair, Tassi,
Visiting Assistant Professor: Howlett
Lecturers: Bosshardt, Carper, Cautrell, Christensen, Flood, Francis, Jensen, Larabee,
Laux, Liss, Maring, Miles, Olsen, Sanks, Schultz, Wells
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
- Three options are available in this major:
- I. English Option - Bachelor of Arts Degree
II. English Option - Writing Emphasis - Bachelor of Arts Degree
III. English Teaching Subject Endorsement Option - Bachelor of
Arts in Education Degree
The minor in English is 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.
