We believe that an outstanding English program consists of the integration of literature and reading skills, writing, speaking and listening practice, and multimedia and language study. At the same time, it prepares students to take their places in the world as competent, active, and involved participants. Students learn to write for personal and professional purposes and for continued education. They act as resourceful researchers and writers. Their writing reflects the ability to generate ideas, think clearly, compose fluently, and revise and edit for an audience.
Students become comfortable speaking in interpersonal, small, and large group situations.
They become critical thinkers, listeners, and viewers. Students' literary backgrounds include personally chosen works as well as those works common to their cultural heritage. Students must be able to relate thematic and chronological study of literature to their own lives.