English, Theatre, and Speech Communication

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Department

Chairperson: V. McDonald
Faculty: S. Ayers, J. Bolin, K. Brown, S. Browner, R. Clark, B. Crachiolo, K. Egerton, L. Jones, D. Martin, R. Sears, E. Startzman, B. Wade, and B. Wooten

The Department of English, Theatre, and Speech Communication offers courses in literature (American, British, and other literature, including literature in translation), speech communication, composition, theatre, and film. The Department offers the following majors and concentrations—English (with concentrations in Literature and Writing), English Education with certification for grades 8-12, Theatre, and Speech Communication—as well as a minor in Speech Communication.

The Department has two principal responsibilities: advancing the student’s skill in writing, speech, theatre, and critical analysis, and furthering the student’s insight into the meaning and value of human experience through the study of literature and other art forms and through the student’s own creativity.

Upon graduation, majors proceed into graduate or other professional schools, secondary teaching, theatre work, communications, or numerous other occupations.

Programs

• English
• Theatre
• Speech Communication

Major and Minor Requirements

• B.A. Degree with a Major in English, with an Area of Concentration in Literature
• B.A. Degree with a Major in English, with an Area of Concentration in Writing
• B.A. Degree with a Major in English Education with Secondary Teaching Certification, Grades 8-12
• B.A. Degree with a Major in Theatre
• B.A. Degree with a Major in Speech Communication
• Minor in Speech Communication