For centuries, the written word has played a role in documenting society's conflicts and inspiring change.
Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird viewed the struggles of the civil rights era through the eyes of an innocent child. The Great Gatsby captured the spirit of Fitzgerald's generation and the decline of the American Dream. Nineteen Eighty-Four introduced "Big Brother" into the lexicon and Alex Haley's Roots gave a name to the anguish of slavery in America.
As an English major at Emmanuel, you will gain a broad overview of major texts and traditions in British, American and World literature. With a focus on developing cultural and rhetorical awareness, as well as speaking, reading and writing skills, you will learn how the written word can be used as a powerful tool to affect change in your own world.
View the 2022-2023 Academic Catalog to find course titles, numbers and descriptions.
1. Literary Methods (one course)
2-5. Foundations in English and American Literature (four courses)
6. 2000 or 3000-level World Literature (one course)
7. 3000-level Literary Period or Tradition (one course)
8. 3000-level Theory (one course)
9. Additional 2000 or 3000 Literature or Theory Course (one course)
10. Free ENGL Elective or EDUC3318 (one course)
11. Experiential Learning ENGL4994/ENGL495 or EDUC4467
12. Capstone (one course)
View the 2022-2023 Academic Catalog to find course titles, numbers and descriptions.
The minor in English is available to all Emmanuel College students except for Writing, Editing & Publishing majors.
The English major prepares students to contribute to scholarly and popular discourses through mastery of the following five goals:
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Emmanuel is a place where students broaden their sense of what’s possible and prepare for inspiring careers in an ever-changing world. Be here.
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