English Mission, Goals, & Objectives

The English Department Mission

Lebanon Valley College’s English Program advances the key goals of a liberal arts education by teaching students to ask probing questions about a wide variety of texts and to appreciate the variety of accomplishments in the English language. The basis for all concentrations is the study of literature: imaginative, complex, and challenging texts in a variety of genres and media. All majors learn the skills of clear, concise, and correct expression as well as of effective collection, organization, and presentation of material.

 

English Department Goals and Objectives

 

Program Goal 1: Students will demonstrate effective critical thinking.   

  • Analysis of Contexts & Assumptions: Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze context and assumptions   

   

Program Goal 2: Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication abilities.   

  • Information Literacy: Students will demonstrate the ability to use authoritative sources   
  • Control of Syntax and Mechanics: Students will demonstrate the ability to control syntax and mechanics   
  • Domain-Specific Communications: Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate according to domain-specific goals   
  • Domain-Specific Technology: Students will demonstrate the ability to use programs, applications, and/or hardware according to domain-specific goals   

* Creative Writing and English define and assess their programs’ communications and technology outcomes separately.

   

Program Goal 3: Students will demonstrate effective critical reading skills.   

  • Comprehension: Students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend complex texts   
  • Close Reading: Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze relations between form and content   

 

For more information on learning goals and outcomes, contact institutionalresearch@lvc.edu.