The Department of English supports the core curriculum with student-centered instruction in languages, literature, composition, speech and mass communications, and of preparing students for graduate study and varied professional careers.  The Department also supports the mission of the College by helping to produce graduates who express themselves clearly through writing and speaking,  use technology skillfully, demonstrate the ability to do independent research, and exhibit a strong commitment to service..

A major in English prepares graduates for professional/graduate study and/or careers in the following areas: public speaking, mass media, English, law, editing, education, communication, advertising, business, information processing, technical writing, and library science.

The major program consists of a minimum of thirty-six (36) credit hours beyond general education requirements.  Students who major in English education (language arts) are required to follow the prescribed state curriculum for prospective teachers of English and maintain the 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) required for admission to the teacher education program.  To be admitted to any English program, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and after the sophomore year, must participate in a skills assessment for guidance purposes.

Faculty

Jonathan Awori, Assistant Professor, B.A., M.F.A.; McGill University;
Illinois State University

Lucinda Coulter, Assistant Professor, A.B., M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University,
Purdue University

Linda Dover, Professor, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Florida State University

Robert H. Dupree, Professor, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Erskine College; Clemson University; Auburn University

Shane Emplaincourt, Assistant Professor, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama

Kathryn Brewer, Asst. Professor, Ph.D., M.A., B.S., Northern Illinois University, Pittsburgh State University, University of Maine at Presque Isle

Stephen F. Jackson, Associate Professor, B.A., M.A., University of Alabama

Lee McKnight, Instructor B.A., M.A., University of North Alabama,
University of Alabama

Mariza Montenegro, Assistant Professor, B.A., M.A., M.A., Institute Presidente Kennedy-Brazil; Livingston University;
University of Alabama

Dabney Gray, Assistant Professor, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Mississippi ; Memphis State University;
University of Alabama