English
English
The study of language, literature, and literary theory.
We chat, browse, and scribble words every day, taking language for granted. It is not until we read a good book that we realize how powerful are words in our world. Literature makes us stop and think. It turns a good book into a good debate. If you ask questions about plot, theme, and character, you are asking questions about the world, because literature imitates life. It also rewrites life. Words have the power to change ideas, not just record them. Have you ever wondered about the motive behind meanings -- what purpose a newspaper headline or a television commercial serves? What you would learn from analyzing literature can be applied to other uses of signs or words -- from the special effects in the latest blockbuster movie to the small print on a car loan payment. This critical habit of mind makes you an informed citizen, a savvy consumer, and an effective worker.
The English major at RDC provides a strong foundation for two-year transfer to a degree program at any major university. In addition, students may complete their bachelor's degree in English through the University of Calgary/RDC Collaborative Degree Program, taking all of their courses on the RDC campus.
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Academic Advisors
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Room 3100
t: 403.342.3304 | e: ba@rdc.ab.ca
Head of English
Rod Schumacher
rod.schumacher@rdc.ab.ca