The Department of English Language and Literature offers a rich exposure to language and literature. The philosophy of the Department to language development promotes an interdisciplinary approach which gears students towards academic success through a curriculum designed to address every language need. Coursework in the departmental program is wide-ranging and includes linguistics (the study of language: phonology, morphology/syntax, semantics), discourse analysis, and literary criticism. The critical periods of literature are covered in core courses, along with a variety of electives that include drama, romantic poetry and prose, creative writing, and both cinema and gender studies. These courses represent a rare opportunity to explore in depth the worlds of language, literature, culture and the human condition. In addition to a deep immersion in language, literature and culture, the study of English prepares students for almost every profession. Both the commercial and government sectors actively recruit English majors because of their understanding of social and cultural issues, their training in critical and analytical thinking, and their writing and communication abilities. In a rapidly changing job market, employers value, above all, the flexible thinking, resourcefulness and communication skills of English graduates.
