Dr. Katherine M. Loring Ms. Vivian Teter, Program Coordinator English courses teach the skills of critical thinking, writing, and research, as well as some of the frameworks through which literature can be read. Courses are designed to help students read with comprehension and enjoyment, write with skill and grace, appreciate diverse cultures and values, understand the relationship between art and life, and discover the liberating qualities of the imagination.
All courses are open to non-majors.
The English major helps prepare students for specific careers in writing, publishing, journalism, law and teaching, and for graduate study. The requirements for these majors are summarized below. A student interested in one of these programs should consult with a member of the department. Internships for English Majors Internships may be taken by English majors who have completed 12 semester hours of English at Virginia Wesleyan College. The internship must be approved by the student s advisor and the program coordinator in an organization approved by the department.