English

Purpose Statement

Through the English major and minor, the Department of English is committed to enhancing the reading and writing skills of students. In this endeavor, the Department offers courses that familiarize students with a broad range of authors, works, and literary concepts. These courses also provide diverse opportunities for students to develop their critical thinking and writing. As students explore the connections of literature with history, philosophy, fine arts, religion and other academic disciplines, the Department seeks to nurture their appreciation of literature and language, to broaden their cultural consciousness, to deepen their personal self-awareness, and to clarify their professional aspirations. Through all of these endeavors, the Department of English is committed to preparing students for graduate and professional programs, and for careers in such fields as teaching, writing, publishing, business, and law.

Program Goals

To acquaint students with a broad range of writers, works, and concepts of literary history.
To strengthen the critical thinking ability of students by nurturing their skills as readers.
To strengthen the critical thinking ability of students by nurturing their skills as writers.
To enhance the cultural awareness of students and to deepen their appreciation of literature by exploring its connections with history, philosophy, the fine arts, religion, and other areas of social experience and discourse.
To develop the abilities of students to do scholarly research and writing.
To prepare students for careers in such fields as teaching, writing, publishing, business, and law.

Freshman Composition Policies

International Student Placement

International student English course placement is based on English proficiency entrance test scores and/or prior English course credit(s).

Receiving Credit for ENGL 131/132

In addition to taking ENGL 131 and ENGL 132 as part of their normal coursework, students may receive credit for these classes by:

Earning a score of 3 or better on the appropriate AP examination.
Taking and passing the ENGL 131 /ENGL 132 Knowledge Examination through the Prior Learning Program.

Transfer Credit for ENGL131/132

To receive transfer credit for either ENGL 131 or ENGL 132 , students must present a transcript with a grade of “C” or better in an appropriate course from another accredited institution. Students who are awarded transfer credit for ENGL 132 but do not have appropriate credits to transfer for ENGL 131 may either enroll at Cumberlands in ENGL 131 or earn credit for ENGL 131 through one of the two examinations described above.

Enrollment in ENGL131/132

Because a mastery of written communication is essential to success in college and in professional life beyond college, enrollment in ENGL 131 and ENGL 132 will be closely monitored by both the Student Success Coordinators and Faculty Advisors until they are successfully completed.

Programs

Major

Minor

Courses

English