English COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES
English at BELMONT UNIVERSITY
English majors revel in reading and writing as acts of love and creativity, of imagination and the human need to communicate. In the Department of English, we strive to help students engage with language and literature. As an English major, you have the freedom to choose from diverse courses that raise your reading and writing skills to those of a professional.
Department of English 1900 Belmont Boulevard Nashville, TN 37212 615.460.6412 www.BELMONT.edu
Belmont University is a Christian community. The university faculty, administration and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service or sexual orientation. Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of these policies to students should be directed to the Associate Dean of Students, Beaman Student Life Center Suite 200, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212, deanofstudents@belmont.edu or 615.460.6407. CAS-13376
“I love the Belmont writing program because I have the creative freedom to pursue my own interests in writing, but I’m given some direction from amazing faculty who encourage me the entire way. All of my professors provide strong constructive criticism to improve my work and build my skills; they’re always willing to help me get a fresh perspective on my writing. I’m never isolated to one genre, and my teachers make me feel comfortable enough to push myself and test my limits.” LAUREN PAXTON English Major
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE? A degree from the Department of English is more than a knowledge base—it is a skill set: critical thinking, reading and writing. We take pride in our interdisciplinary program that allows you to pair English courses with courses from Journalism, Theatre and Business so you can design a unique course of study that meets your interests, talents and career goals. Within the Writing Emphasis, you have the flexibility to choose among courses in creative, exploratory and professional writing where you can work in such genres as fiction, poetry, memoir, literary journalism, editing and business communications. Within the Literature Emphasis, you have the flexibility to choose courses from different literary areas such as British, American and World Literature. Each of these areas is covered in a pair of survey courses that span two semesters as well as a series of upper-level courses that focus on major works, themes, authors or genres.
Our department strives to offer you educational opportunities on campus, in Nashville and throughout the world. Through these opportunities, we work together to better the community and help you develop skills to prepare you for your future. As an English major, you are encouraged to participate in service-learning classes, to seek internships in various professional settings, to contribute to campus and local publications and to study abroad. And we offer myriad co-curricular activities designed to enhance your learning in and enjoyment of our programs. The Belmont Department of English provides you with inspiration to grow as a scholar and person—opportunities to gain and utilize expertise while engaging the community. It’s education for living.
CONCENTRATIONS & CURRICULUM MAJORS • English – Literature Emphasis • English – Writing Emphasis MINORS • English Literature • Writing