English

Philosophy:  The English Department seeks to create and maintain a Christian environment through the study of language and literature as it promotes Christian values, excellence in academic standards, creative thinking, an appreciation for classical and contemporary literature, excellent communication skills, and a life-long love of learning.  This is accomplished by incorporating a wide variety of subject matter with numerous opportunities for practical application as well as for relating the curriculum to human experience.

Goals and Objectives:

    1.  Enable each student to use writing language as an effective communication tool.
    2.  Enable each student to use oral communication effectively, both as a means of self-expression and to provide feedback to others through listening.
    3.  Enable each student to develop the necessary skills for the reading, interpretation, and appreciation of literature so that reading becomes a life-long habit.
    4.  Enable each student to gain a deeper insight into him or herself as well as to develop a greater understanding of an appreciation for the diversity of others.
    5.  Enable each student to grow in his or her faith and to demonstrate that growth both in the classroom and in the community.