The English program at Trinity considers reading and writing to be central activities whereby culture may be subjected to the reign of God. Within our major and minor, we work to prepare students for graduate work in English and for entry into a wide range of vocational fields. The English Education major is designed for future secondary school teachers. An English major or minor can be helpful preparation for other vocations as well. Business administration majors, pre-medical, pre-seminary, and
pre-law students should consider the advantages of the discipline of English for their
specializations. Students interested in communications (journalism, public relations,
library work, etc.) need a strong background in English.
General education requirements in oral communication for the English department are
folded into English 201, 211, 272, 274, 276, 303, and 312, all of which have an oral
presentation as part of the course. The capstone requirement is met through the
development of a portfolio of selections from each major student’s writing in the four
years and participation in the Senior Seminar. The field education requirement is met
through an internship, either directed teaching with the education department or one
worked out by the student with assistance from the student’s adviser.
Students with a teaching major in English education will minor in education and
follow the education minor course requirement as listed in the education department
section of the catalog, plus education 310.
