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  Jul 02, 2025
 
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2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Department of English Language & Literature


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Mission

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 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.

Faculty

Chair: Terry Engel, Ph.D.

Professors:

Larry Hunt, Ph.D.

Associate Professors:

Nick Boone, Ph.D.
Ann Brown, Ph.D.
Michael Claxton, Ph.D.
Kathy Dillion, Ph.D.
     Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning
Terry Engel, Ph.D.
Amy Qualls, Ph.D.
Jon Singleton, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors:

Paulette Bane, M.F.A.
Heath Carpenter, Ph.D.
Nathan Henton, M.A.
Russell Keck, Ph.D.
Greg Laing, Ph.D.


Programs

    Bachelor of ArtsNon-Degree