The Department of English, Journalism, and Media Communications supports the core curriculum with student-centered instruction in languages, literature, composition, speech, and journalism, and prepares students for graduate study and varied professional careers. The Department also supports the mission of the college by helping to produce graduates who express themselves clearly through writing and speaking, use technology skillfully, demonstrate the ability to do independent research, and exhibit a strong commitment to service.
English majors seeking secondary education teaching certification (through the Stillman Teacher Education Program (STEP) housed in the School of Education) must follow the state curriculum of prospective teachers of English Language Arts and maintain the 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA) required for admission to the Stillman Teacher Education Program (STEP).
The Department of English, Journalism, and Media Communications offers two (2) Bachelor of Arts degrees: one in English and one in Journalism.
The Department encourages the use of English as part of a double major for any discipline for students interested in increasing employment options and in preparing for graduate or professional schools.
Through internships and practicum, students gain beneficial work experience.
English majors seeking secondary teacher certification must follow the state curriculum of prospective teachers of English Language Arts and maintain the 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA) required for admission to the Stillman Teacher Education Program (STEP). Students admitted to the English program must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in English and must pass ENG 199/200; and in the second semester of the sophomore year, must participate in a skills assessment for guidance purposes.
MAJOR AREA REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH | MAJOR AREA REQUIREMENTS IN JOURNALISM |
ENG 199: English Composition I for English and Journalism Majors* | JN 131: Introduction to Mass Communication |
ENG 199 may be substituted with ENG 131: English Composition I | JN 132: Introduction to Media Writing |
ENG 200: English Composition II for English and Journalism Majors* | JN 231: Newswriting and Reporting |
ENG 200 may be substituted with ENG 132: English Composition II | JN 233: Photojournalism |
ENG 231: American Literature I | JN 331: Media Law and Regulations |
ENG 232: American Literature II | ENG 331: Advanced Rhetorical Grammar |
ENG 236: English Literature I | JN 332: Magazine Feature and Opinion Writing |
ENG 237: English Literature II | JN 338: Radio Production |
ENG 330: World Literature | JN 339: Digital Video Production |
ENG 331: Advanced Rhetorical Grammar | JN 430: Internship/Practicum |
ENG 335: Shakespeare | JN 431: Advanced Newswriting |
ENG 430: Literary Criticism | JN 434: Senior Project |
ENG 437: Major Writers | |
ENG 438: Senior Thesis in English |
English Course | Credits |
ENG 131: English Composition I | 3 |
ENG 132: English Composition II | 3 |
ENG 199: English Composition I for English and Journalism Majors | 3 |
ENG 200: English Composition II for English and Journalism Majors | 3 |
ENG 230: Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
ENG 231: American Literature I | 3 |
ENG 232: American Literature II | 3 |
ENG 235: Technical Writing | 3 |
ENG 236: English Literature I | 3 |
ENG 237: English Literature II | 3 |
ENG 238: African American Literature I | 3 |
ENG 239: African American Literature II | 3 |
ENG 330: World Literature | 3 |
ENG 331: Advanced Rhetorical Grammar | 3 |
ENG 333: Writing Argument | 3 |
ENG 334: Chaucer | 3 |
ENG 335: Shakespeare | 3 |
ENG 336: Creative Writing | 3 |
ENG 337: Contemporary Multiethnic Literatures of USA | 3 |
ENG 338: Development of the Novel | 3 |
ENG 339: Modern Black Fiction | 3 |
ENG 400: Independent Study/Internship/Practicum | 3 |
ENG 402: English Language Arts Practicum | 3 |
ENG 430: Literary Criticism | 3 |
ENG 432: Literature of the 20th Century | 3 |
ENG 434: African Literature | 3 |
ENG 435: Poetry | 3 |
ENG 436: Caribbean Literature | 3 |
ENG 437: Major Writers | 3 |
ENG 438: Senior Thesis in English | 3 |
ENG 439: Modern Drama | 3 |
Courses to consider when building the Pre-law track are listed below: |
All English Major Area Required Courses (total of 36 credit hours) |
PSC 239: Principles of American Government |
ENG 333: Writing Argument |
BUS 333: Business Law and Ethics |
PSC 332: The United States Constitution |
ENG 235: Technical Writing |
SPE 331: Persuasive Speaking |
PSC 335: American Political Theory |
SPE 236: Interpersonal Communication |
PSC 336: State and Local Government |
ENGLISH MINOR | JOURNALISM MINOR |
The minor in English consists of a minimum of eighteen (18) credit hours beyond the general education requirements. | The minor in journalism consists of a minimum of eighteen (18) credit hours. |
MINOR AREA REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH | MINOR AREA REQUIREMENTS IN JOURNALISM |
ENG 230: Introduction to Creative Writing | JN 131: Introduction to Mass Communication |
ENG 231: Amer. Lit. I or ENG 232: Amer. Lit. II | JN 231: Newswriting and Reporting |
ENG 236: Eng. Lit. I or ENG 237: Eng. Lit. II | JN 233: Photojournalism |
ENG 330: World Literature | JN 332: Magazine Feature and Opinion Writing |
ENG 335: Shakespeare | JN 338: Radio Production |
Any 400-level English | JN 430: Internship/Practicum |
CAREER OPTIONS IN ENGLISH | CAREER OPTIONS IN JOURNALISM |
Education | Editing |
Law | Public Relations |
Technical writing | Business |
Writing | Writing |
Advertising | Web design |
Speechwriters | Producing |
News and Sports | |
Radio and Television |
English majors interested in law may participate in the Pre-law Program. This program includes elective courses in writing, speech, theatre, social sciences, and other liberal arts, which will help majors acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the intense competition for admission to law school.
Admission to law school is normally based on personal and academic records and on the results of a student’s performance on the national Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Consequently, the Pre-law program at Stillman College helps students to broaden their view of the world, cultivate such personal qualities as honesty and integrity, and acquire and sharpen the diverse skills needed for success in law school, in a law career, and in life. The core skills include listening ability, general research, critical reading ability, analytical skills, logical thinking, and the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively orally and in writing. At Stillman, a Pre-law student may select a major in a social science discipline with a number of elective courses in English, speech, and theatre, or a major in English with a number of elective courses in speech, theatre and the social sciences. Whatever the major, Pre-law students will pursue a demanding, four-year course of study in the liberal arts, which will help them acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the intense competition for admission in law school.
Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society was founded in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University. It fosters all aspects of the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing. It also strives to provide, through its local chapters, cultural stimulation on college campuses and promote interest in literature and language in surrounding communities by community service projects. It has two publications to which members can submit their creative or researched work, The Rectangle and The Sigma Tau Delta Review. With over 870 active chapters, there are more than 1,000 Faculty Sponsors and 9,000 members inducted annually. Also, the honor society hosts an annual conference to which students may submit papers. The cost to join is a one-time fee of $40.00. Students must have a 3.00 GPA in English or Journalism and must have completed 60 credit hours. Dr. Kathryn Brewer-Strayer serves as the advisor to the Sigma Tau Delta chapter at Stillman, and Dr. Paige McCormick serves as the co-advisor. For information on how to become a member of Sigma Tau Delta, contact Dr. Brewer-Strayer (kbrewer@stillman.edu; 205-349-4240 ext. 8995) and Dr. McCormick (pmccormick@stillman.edu; 205-349-4240 ext. 8127).
Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society was founded in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University. It fosters all aspects of the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing. It also strives to provide, through its local chapters, cultural stimulation on college campuses and promote interest in literature and language in surrounding communities by community service projects. It has two publications to which members can submit their creative or researched work, The Rectangle and The Sigma Tau Delta Review. With over 870 active chapters, there are more than 1,000 Faculty Sponsors and 9,000 members inducted annually. Also, the honor society hosts an annual conference to which students may submit papers. The cost to join is a one-time fee of $40.00. Students must have a 3.00 GPA in English or Journalism and must have completed 60 credit hours.
Dr. Kathryn Brewer-Strayer serves as the advisor to the Sigma Tau Delta chapter at Stillman, and Dr. Paige McCormick serves as the co-advisor. For information on how to become a member of Sigma Tau Delta, contact Dr. Brewer-Strayer (kbrewer@stillman.edu; 205-349-4240 ext. 8995) and Dr. McCormick (pmccormick@stillman.edu; 205-349-4240 ext. 8127).
Dr. Paige McCormick
Chair and Associate Professor of English
Dr. Michael Andrews
Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Journalism
Romeo Reese
Director of Digital Media Communications and Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Communications
Larry Pritchett
Instructor of Media Communications and Speech
Dr. Michael Andrews, Program Coordinator (Journalism)
mandrews@stillman.edu
Phone: 205-349-4240 ext. 8819
Stillman College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
