Department of English Language & Literature

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Chair: John E. Williams, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor:

Larry R. Long, Ph.D.
     Vice President for Academic Affairs

Professors:

Rodger Lee Brewer, Ph.D.
Kenneth W. Hammes, Ph.D.
Dennis M. Organ, Ph.D.
     Dean of College of Arts and Humanities
John E. Williams, Ph.D.

Associate Professors:

Michael Claxton, Ph.D.
Kathy Dillion, Ph.D.
Terry Engel, Ph.D.
Larry Hunt, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors:

Nick Boone, Ph.D.
Stephanie Eddleman, Ph.D.
Kayla Haynie, M.A.

Instructors:

Heath Carpenter, M.S.E.
Nathan Henton, M.A.
Gregory Laing, M.A.

The mission of the Department of English Language and Literature is to:

1. Develop the rhetorical and critical thinking skills necessary for proficiency in reading and writing;
2. Develop effective written expression;
3. Build an appreciation for literature as both aesthetic expression and a reflection of the progressive development of human culture, thought and ideals;
4. Prepare students for careers in teaching, writing or other fields in which English language skills are valued; and
5. Demonstrate the importance of reading literature within a spiritual context and of applying Christian values to written communication.

Department of English Language & Literature

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

• •  English Major (ENG) (Non-Teacher Licensure), BA
• •  English Major (ENGC) (Teacher Licensure), BA

Non-Degree

• •  English as a Second Language Field
• •  English Minor
• •  Linguistics Minor
• •  Teaching English as a Second Language Field
• •  Writing Minor

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