2003-04 Catalog
2003-04 Greenville College CatalogDepartmentsENGLISHProfessors—Dale
F. Martin (Department Head), Sandra
E. Salguero-Schmidt, John
L. Wright English Language and Literature | Journalism and Creative Writing | Teaching the English Language (TESOL) | English Education As part of the larger mission of the College, the English Department helps students think critically, write articulately, read discerningly, and communicate creatively. To meet these institutional objectives, the Department offers introductory courses in the study of writing and literature: students usually satisfy two General Education requirements by successful completion of an expository writing course (ENG 101) and a course in literary analysis (ENG 201 or 243). A full course of study in English enables students to interpret
and synthesize complex information, communicate with competence
and creativity, and employ versatile research and problem-solving
skills. Thus, the English major has always served as a foundational
liberal arts degree that offers exceptional pre-professional training
for a wide variety of vocations. Graduates from Greenville’s
English program have excelled in careers such as writing, editing,
journalism, film and television production, civil service, teaching,
library science, the ministry, law, public relations, and business. Students preparing for careers in elementary, secondary, or higher education will supplement these courses in literary history and analysis with courses that explore the linguistic, rhetorical, and historical dimensions of the English language. Students anticipating careers in writing, editing, and the media are encouraged to construct a sequence of journalism and creative writing courses that culminates in an internship experience in writing (ENG 405). The internship offers practical experience in the marketplace, and the writer’s workshop cultivates a portfolio of the student’s best compositions and publications. In order to provide students with opportunities to develop their writing, communication, management, and creative skills, the Department sponsors two student publications— the Papyrus, the weekly campus newspaper, and the Vista, the campus yearbook. Scriblerus, a cadre of creative writers selected through an anonymous competition, has been active on the campus for over 60 years. A liberal arts English Major requires completion of 33 credits in English. The student, in close collaboration with his or her advisor, has latitude in determining which English courses may be chosen to meet the 33 required credits. However, certain restrictions apply. No more than 10 credits earned through production and practicum courses (ENG 131, 331, and 405) may be applied to the 33 credits required. Students anticipating graduate work in English should be aware that a reading knowledge of a foreign language is frequently required. Students interested in one of the following tracks will select courses from the appropriate list (with the advisor’s assistance) and fill out their program with elective English courses. The English major leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. Track in English Language and Literature: Track in Journalism and Creative Writing: Track in Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages:
Requirements for English Education Specialization: Required Professional Studies Courses:
English Minor Requirements Last updated: July
11, 2003 |
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