English Department

GOALS:

The English Department program exists to prepare the students for college level English with a sound foundation in English grammar, writing skills and appreciation for various types of literature.

OBJECTIVES:

bulletto establish an understanding of the five literary genres:  short story, non-fiction, novel, poetry and drama;
bulletto foster an appreciation of literature as entertainment and as a means of understanding self and humanity;
bulletto provide the opportunity for critical expression and shared insight through the literary history of human kind;
bulletto familiarize each student with ideas of narration, description, exposition and persuasion in written expression;
bulletto promote the development of a lucid, fluid writing style according to each individual's ability;
bulletto instill in each student an appreciation for the English language as a means of communication, self expression and personal enrichment;
bulletto teach students how to use the library and other research facilities;
bulletto develop standard English usage;
bulletto instill individual responsibility;
bulletto nurture the importance of Christian values in studying the literary history of humanity;
bulletto develop and expand vocabulary growth;
bulletto provide students with the opportunity to develop public speaking competence before their peers.