English (B.A.)

Program Overview

La Salle University's English (B.A.) program equips students with critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills through a curriculum that combines practical, engaging, and creative courses in literature, women's studies, and writing. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in teaching, journalism, politics, management, and more. The program features experienced faculty and unique approaches such as workshop-style courses, providing valuable hands-on experience.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

• Focus: Humanities through literature, women's studies, language arts and theory, editing and publishing, creative writing, and professional writing studies.
• Goal: Equip students with critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills necessary for success in any career.
• Outcomes: Provides diverse perspectives of the world and understanding of how human experience is shaped by stories and literature.

Outline:

• Curriculum: Combines practical, engaging, and creative courses to broaden and deepen insights into the humanities.
• Structure: Courses cover various topics within the English language, including:
• Literature
• Women's studies
• Language arts and theory
• Editing and publishing
• Creative writing
• Professional writing studies
• Highlighted Courses:
• ENG 309: Topics in Creative and Professional Writing I (various topics)
• ENG 310: Editing and Publishing (workshop approach with focus on manuscript judging, proofreading, typographical design, and production)
• ENG 417: History and Structure of the English Language (studies development of English across centuries, including modern variations and structure)

Teaching:

• Faculty: Experienced and dedicated faculty, including Bryan Narendorf, Ph.D., Chair and Associate Professor.
• Methods: Practical, engaging, and creative approaches to learning.
• Unique Approaches: Courses utilize a workshop approach, offering valuable hands-on experience.

Careers:

• Expected Fields: Teaching, journalism, politics, management
• Variety of Opportunities: Writing, working for non-profits, serving the public, climbing the corporate ladder, pursuing advanced degrees.
• Outcomes: La Salle graduates enter diverse and rewarding careers requiring strong writing, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Other:

• Contact Information: Bryan Narendorf, Ph.D., Chair and Associate Professor (email: narendorf@lasalle.edu, phone: (215) 951-5002)
• School Website: https://www.lasalle.edu/
• Additional Resources: Request Information, Visit Us, Apply Now buttons available on the website.