Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the relation of literary works to a variety of traditions and genres.
• Apply theories and research methods to analyze and interpret literature.
• Analyze relationships between literature and culture, society, and the individual.

The English major consists of a common core of 41 credits designed to prepare students for advanced study in one of four concentrations: Literature, Linguistics, Writing, and Secondary Education Language Arts (for students preparing to teach English at the middle or high school levels). In addition, we offer minors in literature, writing, and linguistics a certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Our goal is to give our students broad exposure to all areas of the English language.