Department of English
General Department Information
Majors, Courses, and Undergraduate Programs
In accordance with the character and goals of Creighton University, the Department of English and the programs it offers promote the intellectual, spiritual, and professional growth of Creighton students through the study of the English language; American, British, and Irish literature; World, Ethnic, Women's and Minority literature; Creative Writing and the Language Arts. English major programs provide graduates with a solid knowledge of their field, critical thinking and writing skills, and the values and ethical background necessary for becoming active, productive, and successful members of society. A training in English at Creighton endows a graduate with a well-rounded education, a broad perspective on human issues, a tolerant and respectful attitude toward diversity, and an approach to work and human interactions based on love, kindness, and commitment to service to the human community.
The English
major programs constitute an excellent background for advanced graduate work
in the humanities, literature, creative writing, linguistics, rhetoric, and
composition. Creighton English majors have a solid foundation for the
pursuit of successful careers and the assuming of leadership roles in most
professional fields, including academic, research, and scholarly work,
education, writing, law, business, public and foreign service, and many
others. In fact, English graduates can be found in almost every field of
endeavor: five to ten percent of Creighton's English majors enter the
teaching field; the same percentage go into graduate studies; ten to fifteen
percent enter law school; ten to fifteen percent enter other professional
schools; the remaining majors have entered business, government, and
publishing work, as well as other fields. Career counseling, an integral
part of a Creighton education, is available through departmental advisors as
well as through the
For a complete listing of specializations and options for the English Major, click on http://mockingbird.creighton.edu/english/MajorBrochure.pdf.
As part of
the Core Curriculum requirements, all students in the
The
Composition Program administers ENG 150: Rhetoric and Composition, ENG 251:
Advanced Composition, ENG 100: Introduction to Composition, and ENG 315:
Technical and Professional Writing. ENG 150 is required of all undergraduate
students. The English Department at Creighton prides itself in the quality
and technological sophistication of its Composition Program, which offers a
number of writing courses in the English Computer Lab, a computerized
classroom equipped with 26 networked personal computers. The Composition
Program also administers the
In response
to the interests of Creighton students, the English Department has developed
a significant Irish Studies Program which includes the Irish Literature
Specialization within the English major (English Major Track II) and a
Certificate in Irish Literature and Culture. A unique and important
component of the Irish Literature
Specialization is the Creighton
University Summer School in
The English Department sponsors two organizations for students. Sigma Tau Delta is a chapter of the National English Honor Society. Creighton is also the home of the award-winning literary magazine Shadows. Annual prizes are awarded for student works of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. In addition to their teaching, advising, and administrative work, faculty members are actively engaged in research, writing, publication, and participation in a variety of academic and cultural events, such as conferences, lectures, and poetry/fiction readings.
For information about English Department offerings, requirements, and activities, please consult the department brochure (http://mockingbird.creighton.edu/english/MajorBrochure.pdf), the Creighton University Bulletin, or contact:
Dr. Robert
Whipple
Chair and Major Advisor
(402) 280-2520
Co-Director of Graduate Studies
(402) 280-2548
Dr. Nina Ha
Director, World Literature
Dr.
Robert Dornsife
Director, The Writing
Dr. Brent Spencer
Director, Creative Writing
Co-Director of Graduate Studies
Coordinator of Film Studies
CRHL 141B, (402) 280-2192
Dr. Gina Merys
Director, Composition
Ms.
Jackie Masker
Senior Administrative Assistant
(402) 280-2822
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Department
of
Creighton Hall
Phone: (402) 280-2822
Fax: (402) 280-2143
For information, contact Jackie Masker, Senior Administrative Assistant, at 402.280.2822 or jackie@creighton.edu