2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin (pdf) - LaGrange College

• an extensive knowledge of the development of British literature and
American literature from their origins to the present;
• a capacity for interpreting literature, reading critically, and expressing
literary ideas, both in oral discussion and in written work;
• an ability to bring informed critical and analytical judgment to bear
on the study of literary issues, both in oral discussion and in written
work;
• a mastery of the techniques of literary research and the use of MLA
style;
• a knowledge of Standard American English grammar, punctuation,
and syntax;
• a knowledge of Standard American English usage.
ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Success in achieving the objectives of the English major will be
demonstrated in the following ways:
• completion of each major course with a grade of C or better;
• completion of an entrance and an exit examination;
• satisfactory performance on the senior thesis and its presentation.
Students are required to take the ETS Major Field Achievement Test in
Literature while enrolled in ENGL 2200 and again while enrolled in
ENGL 4495. Scores will be compared to measure progress. Students
preparing for graduate study in English or law are encouraged to take the
GRE or the LSAT.
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