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Courses for Summer and Fall 2012
February 14, 2012 at 10:52 amFollow the links:Courses for Summer 2012
Courses for Fall 2012
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Louisiana Academy of Sciences Conference in Monroe
September 27, 2011 at 5:07 pm
During the Louisiana Academy of Sciences Conference, two languages and literature faculty members were represented. Dr. Scott Banville presented "I doubt; I fear; I think strange things': Dracula and the Anxiety of Knowing" in the Science... -
New Faculty Join Department
August 13, 2010 at 4:10 pmDr. Scott Banville, Ph. D., Ohio State University; areas of specialization: 19th Century British Literature; Rhetoric and Composition with digital rhetoric and new mediaEllen Chauvin, M. A., Louisiana State University; areas of specia...
Why Major in English?
Strong communication skills rank higher with employers than any other qualities, including work ethic, manners, and computer skills, according to the 2011 Job Outlook Survey.
Students foster communication skills and critical thinking through the study of literature, language, and writing in the Department of Languages and Literature. Because these skills are so versatile, graduates are prepared for a variety of careers as well as prestigious graduate and professional schools.
Degrees Offered
- Bachelor of Arts degree in English with concentrations in creative writing, literary studies, or writing and rhetoric
- Minors in English, French, and Spanish
Students can also earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in English through the Department of Teacher Education.
Snapshot of the Major
Over the past five years, the department averaged 85 majors with an approximate ACT score of 23. Each year, about 13 students graduated with a degree from Languages and Literature. Fifty-eight percent of graduates went on to graduate or professional schools.
Dr. Ellen Barker, Department Chair
