It fosters the extension of the boundaries of knowledge through research and scholarship and is committed to the preservation and dissemination of a rich cultural heritage. The University is committed to providing the highest quality instruction to all of its students. Teaching excellence is encouraged through faculty development programs and appropriate recognition of superior instruction. English department undergraduate programs are very much dedicated to advancement of knowledge and pursuit of truth and the investigation of our cultural heritage. Our core curriculum ensures that each English major receives basic training in literary analysis, linguistic and advanced composition skills, and the widest array of cultural legacies, including the plays of Shakespeare and the contributions of world, women, and minority authors along with the important contributions to culture of British and American literature.
Teaching is crucial to our mission.
English department teachers rank among the best in the college and university. Our statistical evaluations routinely rank above the college average. Our success in teaching can be measured by our consistent high placement in statistical and other categories. Seniors submit papers to faculty panel for evaluation according to set criteria. Success measured relative to previous years' performance.