About the Department

The English department is concerned with two related though separable subjects: (1) the English language -- including structure, grammar, and syntax, and the principles and practices of good writing; (2) the literature that has been achieved in the English language.

The writing courses offered by the department help students be more clear, creative, and orderly in their written language, and more observant and critical in their reading.

The study of literature is a discipline which broadens and integrates students' knowledge. Literature is an art, and reading it gives students a further awareness of the human search for excellence and transcendence which leads to artistic accomplishment. Moreover, a knowledge of literature expands our understanding of many other aspects of human life.

Students with English majors go into a number of careers. Besides graduate study and secondary teaching, a number of recent graduates have moved into advertising, journalism, marketing, library science, law, and business.

READY FOR THE FAIR! English and Journalism showed up early for the Departmental Majors Fair in the gym. The fair was to give students a chance to explore academic opportunities.	HOORAY FOR TECHNOLOGY! Professor Fox checks out the new yearbook camera. In addition to teaching English classes, she advises the college annual.

ISN'T THIS FUN? Every semester the English Department hosts a reception for its seniors. Here a group of English majors talk about the ltierary life.	WE HAVE TREATS! Drs. Kaluhiokalani, Wagner, Williamson, and DeCuir wait at the Majors Fair for students to ask questions and pick up some of the freebies: candy, pens, notepads, and useful informational handouts.

VISITING WRITER Lee Martin (left) speaks with Professor Polly Farquhar at a reception held at the home of Dr. Donna Edsall.	This fall's student reading had a good attendance. Amber Aitken reads a poem about "Amber," with the "healing power and smell of incense."