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LU CORE CURRICULUM Student Learning Outcomes
Undergraduate Programs of Study
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English |
French |
Spanish |
Philosophy Minor |
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Why Study English and Modern Languages? CNN Money reports that "The verbal and written communication skills that English majors posses remain in top demand at nearly every company in America." "Businesses tell us they like to hire English majors because they feel that they can think. They've got the writing and analytical skills they need. The rest they can be trained to learn," writes Ernest Suarez, a professor at The Catholic University of America in Washington and chairman of the English department. Now more than ever before, knowledge of a second language can prove invaluable to the student and graduate. Mastery of a second language is useful in almost any career and may provide a career in itself. In addition, such knowledge aids understanding of and participation in world events because it accompanies an immersion in the cultural and historical background of that nation's people. What Can a Degree in English and Modern Languages Do for You? Faculty of the Department of English and Modern Languages seek to develop students' literary comprehension, creative and critical thinking, writing and communicative abilities in a range of diverse intellectual and cultural traditions. The department is committed to fostering sound liberal arts academic experiences and preparing graduates to meet the educational, professional and cultural needs of the region and beyond. Language majors and minors will be well equipped to deal with professional demands of many jobs, as they are good communicators and have been trained to think analytically and interact effectively with people. To help with these occupational goals, the Department of English and Modern Languages tries to provide paid training for students in areas that they might use for further employment. Student comments:
Career Opportunities Because English and Modern Language Majors develop numerous transferable career skills, they can pursue a surprising variety of occupations:
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“The department has opened jobs
in areas from tutoring sessions to teaching assistants to editing
positions. I have an editing position now, and hope to soon be
employed as a tutor. I am able to gain experience that is specific
to my major and therefore directly related to jobs I will pursue
after graduation. These jobs open opportunities that most students
will not find until after graduation…I am able to experiment in more
than one English field thereby strengthening my chances for
post-graduation employment.” Adrienne
Ryherd ‘07 
“While attending Lamar, I have
been introduced not only to great literature but also to quality
teaching, which has inspired me to continue my career in higher
education. Also, working at Lamar’s Writing Center has given me the
skills to enter a graduate program with a competency I might not
have had otherwise.” Ashlynn Ivy ‘07