Department of English
Committed to the study and practice of English in all its forms, the Concordia College English Department offers a variety of majors and minors, from a traditional program in literature to an interdisciplinary program in journalism.
Our faculty love to teach, and they engage vigorously in research and publication. English students take innovative classes and practice what they learn in a variety of out-of-class settings. Why not enroll in an English class or consider an English major?
The Concordia College English major develops ...
- a creative and imaginative mind
- an appreciation of language in all its forms
- the ability to think critically
- various strategies for research
- intellectual curiosity
- discovery and expression in writing
Department Goals
Concordia's English majors engage the world through words. By participating in an English major or minor, you equip yourself for life by learning to read challenging texts; to communicate complex ideas concisely and precisely; to use reading, research, and writing to render the ordinary extraordinary and the extraordinary ordinary.
As an English major, you will be able to
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Read challenging texts closely and analytically
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Articulate and discuss informed opinions about literature and literary craft
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Understand texts/contexts through library, Internet, and field research
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Write in the mode(s) appropriate to your English track
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Use the discipline of English to examine your beliefs and values
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Apply your English degree as you learn, work, and live in community with others, now and in the future.
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