Department of English
Chair: Joonok Huh, Ph.D.
Location: Ross 1284
Telephone: 970.351.2971
Faculty: Sarah Allen, Ph.D.; Mary Angeline, M.F.A.; Kristin Bovaird -Abbo, Ph.D.; Crystal Brothe, M.A.; Nic Brown, M.F.A.; Kenneth Chan, Ph.D.; Joseph Chaves, Ph.D.; Joel F. Daehnke, Ph.D.; Molly Desjardins, Ph.D.; Marcus E. Embry, Ph.D.; Lahcen E. Ezzaher, Ph.D.; Emily B. Golson, Ph.D.; Joonok Huh, Ph.D.; Jeraldine Kraver, Ph.D.; John E. Loftis, III, Ph.D.; April Dawn Miller, Ph.D.; Norman L. Peercy, Ph.D.; Stuart R. Rabinowitz, Ph.D.; Ann E. Rasmussen, M.A.; Sharron R. Riesberg, M.A.; Sonja Scullion, M.A.; Tracey A. Sedinger, Ph.D.; Teresa Sellmer, M.A.; Cody Shaffer, M.A. Leo Ben Varner, Ph.D.; Sharon R. Wilson, Ph.D.; Lloyd D. Worley, Ph.D.; Lisa H. Zimmerman, M.F.A.
Course(s) Offered (Prefix):
Program(s) Offered:
English B.A.
Liberal Arts Emphasis
Secondary Teaching Emphasis
English Minor
Film Studies Minor
Writing Minor
The Department of English studies reading, writing, language, and culture. Its goal is literacy, the ability to interpret and contextualize acts of signification in relation to the specific conditions of their production and reception. The study of English grounds students in the knowledge and practice of literary interpretation and history, as well as rhetorical theory and practice. In addition. we train teachers in a variety of pedagogical models and require them to reflect critically upon the teaching profession and their place in it. We produce literate citizens and highly effective teachers.
We expect our students to acquire:
- Knowledge of canonical and non-canonical works in American and British literatures in their historical contexts;
- Understanding of major theoretical and critical approaches to the study of literature, film, and culture;
- Awareness of global perspectives in the study of language and literature;
- Familiarity with the structure and history of the English language;
- Proficiency in written and oral expression;
- Commitment to effective teaching of language and literature.