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ENGLISH - LITERATURE Program Description
The English Department aims to engage its students in the study of literature, language, and media integrated with the practice of speaking and writing. Such study is both a creative and useful art, important for personal development and necessary for every profession. The department will teach works of the literary canon as well as newly recognized works of diverse written and oral expression. We hope to share the love of language and literature with our students. We will guide their understanding of human experience and values, encouraging their initiative and responsibility regarding the traditions of literary and linguistic criticism; the genres of literature, media, and writing; and historical and multicultural contexts. Having such resources of intelligence and wit, they will be prepared to communicate thoughtfully and effectively about a range of subjects, and will understand the power and limitations of various media. They should develop the competence to make their way in the new “knowledge society.” English graduates from King’s College readily apply their analysis and communication skills in a variety of industries and fields; some are now practicing law, some are working for advertising firms, newspapers, and publishing companies, while others are serving at all levels of government or ministering to people as religious leaders. Others are teaching and serving as administrators at all educational levels. Many others hold positions of responsibility and leadership in business, industry, and the health field. For more information on career opportunities, including internships during undergraduate study, consult the chairperson. Curriculum The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing includes the study of rhetorical theory (including visual and digital rhetoric), the practicalities of day-to-day workplace writing, and an introduction to some of the software and technologies that professional writers (and their employers) depend on. Students on the creative writing track will receive the same theoretical background but will also have more opportunity to workshop their pieces and will graduate with a robust portfolio. Except for the senior seminar (ENGL 491), Independent Research (ENGL 496) and Teaching Writing: Theory and Practice (ENGL 328), English courses are ordinarily open to all qualified students regardless of their major. ENGL 241 (Advanced Writing) is a prerequisite for all advanced writing courses, and ENGL 200 (Foundations Seminar) is required for all majors. Students majoring in English have considerable flexibility in choosing a program. Courses should be selected, however, in consultation with a departmental advisor in the light of the individual student’s interest and career goals. The English major encourages cross-disciplinary study. Depending on their interests, time and career plans, students majoring in English are able to pursue a second major or minor in other fields of study. Degrees Offered:
Compatible Second Majors and Minors: Special Features
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