English
English at Carroll College
What to Expect
Students completing an English major at Carroll College will have:
- an understanding of the basic knowledge, concepts, and critical theories of the major field;
- the critical thinking skills needed for generating and analyzing both literary and expository texts;
- an ability to read, speak, and write in a second language;
- the writing and speaking skills needed to communicate effectively in the field; and
- an understanding of cross-cultural issues.
The major programs of study offer sound preparation for graduate study in literature, languages, or writing. In addition, it is possible for a student to design a program to prepare for studying law or for entering a career in journalism, public relations, public information, or communications. Seniors may choose to gain practical experience by completing a Career Internship in the local community.
Students Learning Outcomes
Students completing this major will
- demonstrate close critical reading by speaking about literature clearly and persuasively;
- demonstrate close critical reading by writing essays that are engaging, clear, and supported by primary and secondary research;
- be familiar with major texts and contexts of United States, British, and Global literatures;
- be familiar with major theories in linguistics and literary criticism; • create literary works;
- learn about another culture by speaking, reading, and writing in a language other than English;
- apply skills of close reading, writing, literary analysis and research in a variety of real world experiences.
Life after Graduation
Carroll English graduates are currently at work in the following fields, among others:
- Advertising
- Editing
- Freelance Writing
- Fiction Writing
- Graduate Studies in English and Creative Writing
- Journalism
- Law
- Librarian
- Masters In Business Administration
- Poetry
- Public Relations
- Publishing
- Speech Therapy
- Teaching Middle School
- Teaching High School
- Technical Writing