Give me books, fruit, French wine and fine weather and a little music out of doors,
played by someone I do not know . . . "   John Keats (1795-1821)

The study of English reflects the spirit of the liberal arts by teaching students to read, think, and write clearly and analytically.  Responding to literature enables students to understand the agonies and triumphs of the human condition and the creative endeavors of the human imagination. 

The study of English also has practical applications, for students are encouraged to develop skills of analysis, synthesis, and communication which prepare them for successful careers and meaningful lives.

The Department of English curriculum offers a flexible and challenging set of opportunities that allows all students to experience a wide range of approaches to literature and writing. The goal of the curriculum is to provide a solid core of literature courses for all majors and minors, while at the same time, providing each student the opportunity to create an individualized program that reflects his/her interests and passions. In addition to offering students a variety of choices in English, American and World Literature, the Department provides a broad selection of writing courses. 

Students seeking personal enrichment through writing, as well as those seeking skill and versatility in professional arenas, are well served through the minor in writing. In addition to an emphasis on expressive and creative writing, the selection of courses for the writing minor offers training and practice in writing skills and discourse forms found in public, professional, and academic contexts. Students minoring in writing may choose one of two concentrations: creative writing or professional writing.

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