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