English - North Central University

English from North Central University is a Campus Bachelor English degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Description The English department offers two tracks of study leading to a major in English: a literature track and a writing track. As reading and writing are both self-reflexive acts, it is the department?s intention that students completing either track for the degree in English will develop a Christian philosophy of the English language , its literature and ministry at the same time that they: 1. Develop the skills necessary for being critical and reflective readers and writers of a diverse array of texts; 2. Develop linguistic ability and understanding through the study of the history and grammar of the English language; 3. Acquire a broad knowledge of and appreciation for literature; 4. Create practical career plans. \\\"Develop the skills necessary for being critical and reflective readers and writers of a diverse array of texts\\\" includes the abilities to do the following: Develop and articulate a Christian worldview, which includes a critical understanding of culture that is consistent with and elaborates on sound Christian doctrine and theology; Appreciate and evaluate a variety of possible critical approaches to texts, working from a Christian perspective and value system; Possess knowledge of sound research methodology relevant to the critical reading and writing of texts; Demonstrate excellence in the articulation of ideas in verbal and written forms; and Understand the connections of oral, written, visual, and computer-generated forms of expression. \\\"Develop linguistic ability and understanding through the study of the history and grammar of the English language\\\" includes the following: The personal development of their own writing style through the study of written texts and feedback from both peers and professors; and The study of the history or grammar of the English language. \\\"Acquire a broad knowledge of and appreciation for the literature\\\" includes the following: Study the development of literatures through survey courses; Study specific authors, periods and movements in depth; Become adept at understanding, critiquing and synthesizing the ideas of scholars who study these authors, periods and movements; Foster a passion for the written word as art, text and companion. \\\"Create practical career plans\\\" includes the following: Knowledge of the many opportunities available to the English major both for career and future study; Acquiring breadth within the major and through elective course work to prepare for career and future study; and Develop an integrated philosophy of career and ministry. View more details on North Central University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related English courses.