Department of English

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of English is to provide instruction and conduct research in writing, linguistics, and literature in order to promote better reading, writing, and cultural literacy among Coastal Carolina University students as well as the larger university community.

The Coastal Carolina University Department of English is a dynamic, student-centered learning environment made up of teachers, scholars, writers, and support staff who are dedicated to high quality teaching and engaged learning in the field of English studies.

To that end, we offer instruction in literature, creative writing, composition, professional and technical writing, critical theory, and linguistics so as to help students acquire knowledge of literature and language and to develop the skills necessary for professional careers or graduate programs. In these courses we mentor students in collaborative research and creative opportunities.

In pursuit of our mission, the department is committed to promoting faculty development in the tradition of the teacher-scholar model, thereby allowing for faculty research, creative activities, and expert collaborations that contribute to the body of knowledge in our field and to the more effective development of an active learning community

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the requirements for a degree in English will be able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate a mastery of advanced reading, writing, and analytical and interpretive techniques suitable for a variety of academic, creative, and professional settings.
2. Demonstrate an ability to analyze texts from major literary genres in various critical, theoretical, and cultural contexts.

A maximum of 51 credits may be applied toward satisfying the foundation courses and major requirements in English. Students majoring in English must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in all English courses. All English majors will participate in the English department assessment.

International Study Programs

English majors may elect to spend either a semester or one year at one of Coastal’s partner universities. Students are also welcomed to participate in programs through other study abroad providers. With the approval of the department chair and the dean, credits earned may be used to satisfy degree requirements or as cognates and/or electives. For further information, please contact the Center for Global Engagement.

Programs

• Digital Culture and Design, B.A.
• English, B.A.

• Creative Writing Minor
• English Minor
• Linguistics Minor
• New Media and Digital Culture Minor
• Southern Studies Minor

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