English - Glenville State College

English from Glenville State College is a Campus Bachelor English degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Division of Language and Literature holds that the ability to read, write, and speak well is fundamental to success in life. The Division is committed to developing this ability in all Glenville State College students, regardless of major field of study or professional objective, and educating them to be thoughtful, productive, engaged, and responsible citizens. The Bachelor of Arts Degree in English , in addition to being an ideal preparation for graduate school and professional programs, is designed to prepare students for a wide range of career fields requiring superior writing and communication skills and a well-rounded education. Goals The students will be Well-rounded and highly educated individuals prepared for a wide range of professional positions requiring strong critical thinking, problem solving, and ethical decision making skills. Prepared to live and work successfully in a culturally diverse society and an increasingly global economy. Prepared for graduate school programs in their content or related professional areas. Able to work in a variety of professional settings, including advertising, public relations, management, marketing, and government service, requiring superior writing and communication skills. Objectives The students will 1. Acquire an informed sense of western literary history including the classics of Greece and Rome through the American experience in literature. 2. Become familiar with selected major works of world literature representing distinctly non-western points of view. 3. Interpret through written analysis and research English and American literature in terms of the respective historical, social, and economic background of the various periods and movements. 4. Develop and implement interpretive strategies appropriate to the aims and standards of literary study. 5. Produce written and oral interpretation of literature that adheres to accepted principles of scholarly practice and integrity. 6. Evaluate and reflect on the literary expression of historically under-represented groups, particularly people of color, women, and native Americans. 7. Develop an informed awareness of the composition process and a mastery of traditional rhetorical strategies for written and oral expression. 8. Evaluate and interpret the history of the English language while tracing the influence of other languages and cultures in the evolution from Old English to modern English . 9. Identify and evaluate a variety of critical approaches to literary and linguistic studies ranging from traditional humanistic criticism to contemporary theory. 10. Develop critical thinking, writing, and assessment skills through a wide variety of writing and research projects. 11. Develop an informed awareness of the relationship between print and non-print media and how both are informed by, and influence, larger cultural issues. 12. Acquire a sense of civic responsibility and a commitment to a lifelong course of learning and the highest ideals of ethical behavior. View more details on Glenville State College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related English courses.