English

Program Information
Chair: Sheila Coghill
Assessment Coordinator: Mike McCord
Degrees Offered: B.A.
Mission Statement
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Student Learning Outcomes

1. To perform critical analysis (and/or creative achievement) within the context of literary tradition.

2. To develop an awareness of literature as an essential component of civilization, and to be knowledgeable of major authors, works, and traditions of literature.

3. To develop reading and writing skills that draw upon and engage with authoritative scholarship and creativity within the discipline.

4. To stimulate and reinforce a love of reading and writing that encourages lifelong learning.

5. Write interpretative and critical analysis of literary works.

6. Find authoritative literary scholarship in the library.

7. Find, analyze and synthesize critical issues pertaining to an author or work.

8. Use Standard documentation procedures following MLA style with projects involving research and writing.

9. Discuss literary, and historical issues with peers from a variety of critical or creative perspectives.

10. Deliver an oral report reflecting in-depth research into a particular topic or project.

Assessment Plans

• 2006 Plan / SLOAC Comments

• 1998 Plan

Assessment Reports

• 2006 Report / SLOAC Comments

• 1999 Report

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