COURSE CURRICULUM

English program typically cover a broad range of literary periods, genres, and critical approaches to help students build a strong foundation in language and literature. An introductory course such as Introduction to Language and Literature focuses on basic skills in reading, writing, and textual analysis, while also introducing key concepts in literary interpretation. Survey of Children’s Literature explores storytelling for younger audiences, examining themes, development, and cultural impact. Poetry courses focus on understanding poetic forms, techniques, symbolism, rhythm, and interpretation across different eras. Literary Theory introduces major critical frameworks used to analyze texts, such as feminism, postcolonialism, structuralism, and psychoanalysis. Historical courses like Medieval Literature study early English texts, language development, and cultural contexts, while Romanticism examines works from the 18th and 19th centuries emphasizing emotion, nature, and imagination. Contemporary Drama or contemporary literature courses focus on modern and postmodern works, analyzing current themes, identities, and global perspectives. Together, these classes help students develop advanced reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills while gaining an appreciation for the evolution of literature across time periods. This combination of historical and thematic study prepares students for careers in writing, teaching, publishing, media, and other communication-based fields.