News and Upcoming Events
- 2014 English Department Graduates Congratulations to the English Department 2014 Graduates!
- Summer Creative Writing Camp July 28-August 1, 2014-9a.m.-Noon
- Spring 2014 English Department Social Speakers Photo of Amanda Thornley, Dr. Ann Bush and Riley Covaleski.
Marywood's programs in English are designed to teach students to:
- Analyze literary and/or rhetorical techniques in various genres.
- Articulate the ways that literary texts illuminate human experiences.
- Situate a work within its socio-historical and/or cultural contexts.
- Write in creative, persuasive, and/or analytical ways.
- Conduct responsible academic research.
- Communicate ideas orally in a variety of academic and professional settings.
The English/Secondary Education Program additionally teaches students to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of English language arts subject matter content that specifically includes literature and multimedia texts as well as knowledge of the nature of adolescents as readers.
- Demonstrate knowledge of English language arts subject matter content that specifically includes language and writing as well as knowledge of adolescents as language users.
- Plan instruction and design assessments for reading and the study of literature to promote learning for all students.
- Plan instruction and design assessments for composing texts (i.e., oral, written, and visual) to promote learning for all students.
- Plan, implement, assess, and reflect on research-based instruction that increases motivation and active student engagement, builds sustained learning of English language arts, and responds to diverse students' context-based needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how theories and research about social justice, diversity, equity, student identities, and schools as institutions can enhance students' opportunities to learn in English Language Arts.
- Interact knowledgeably with students, families, and colleagues based on social needs and institutional roles, engage in leadership and/or collaborative roles in English Language Arts professional learning communities, and actively develop as professional educators.
Program Overview
The English Department at Marywood University is a dynamic learning community dedicated to exploring the beauty and power of language and literature. We offer a broad spectrum of courses for literary study and teacher training. Majors in English and minors in writing and women's studies are available.
Program Highlights
- Small class sizes
- Individual attention
- A variety of courses to choose from
- Internships and independent study opportunities
- Nationally recognized teacher education program