English Major at Lindsey Wilson College
Friday, February 27th, 2009Overview
The mission of Lindsey Wilson College shapes the teaching philosophy of the English program. The faculty is committed to a program that stresses excellence in the study of language, rhetoric, writing, literature, and journalism. Through reading, writing, lecture, and discussion, the English program emphasizes intellectual development, including information processing, critical analysis, cultural literacy, and global awareness.
Selected English courses also fulfill the general-education requirements, support the teacher-education degree programs and provide elective courses for all students.
Program Courses
The English program offers students a choice of four tracks to pursue: literature, writing, journalism, or English education. The core program requirements for the B.A. in English are:
English Studies Seminar;
American Literature;
British Literature;
Advanced Composition;
Shakespeare or Major Authors seminar;
Linguistics, History of the English Language or Advanced Grammar;
Drama, The Novel, The Short Story or Poetry;
English Majors Seminar;
nine hours of program electives (any three classes at the junior or senior level).
For more information about other requirements, consult the college catalogue or speak with a member of the English faculty.
In addition to the required core courses, the following courses are also offered:
Introduction to Modern English Grammar
Creative Writing and Advanced Creative Writing
Business and Technical Writing
Popular Culture
Folklore and Oral History
Teaching and Tutoring of Writing
Women Writers
Topics in World Literature
Special Topics in Writing