English
Faculty:
Marie Fraher, M.A., Department Chair
Jamie Adams, M.A.
Kathy Habel, M.Ed.
Marie Fraher, M.A., Department Chair
Jamie Adams, M.A.
Kathy Habel, M.Ed.
Joseph Scarbo, M.Ed
Kristina Teebagy, M.A.
Kristina Teebagy, M.A.
Goals:
The English Department program exists to prepare the students for college level English with a sound foundation in English grammar, writing skills and appreciation for various types of literature.
Objectives:
- to establish an understanding of the five literary genres: short story, non-fiction, novel, poetry and drama;
- to foster an appreciation of literature as a means of understanding self and humanity, and as entertainment;
- to provide the opportunity for critical expression and shared insight through the literary history of human kind;
- to familiarize each student with narration, description, exposition and persuasion in written expression;
- to promote the development of a lucid, fluid writing style according to each individual’s ability;
- to instill in each student an appreciation for the English language as a means of communication, self expression and personal enrichment;
- to teach students how to use the library and other research facilities;
- to develop standard English usage;
- to instill individual responsibility;
- to nurture the importance of Christian values in studying the literary history of humanity;
- to develop and expand vocabulary growth;
- to provide students with the opportunity to develop public speaking competence before their peers.
