Courses:

LIT 101 – Introduction to Literature
LIT 101C – Introduction to Literature: Stories to Film
LIT 201 – English Literature I
LIT 202 – English Literature II
LIT 204 – American Literature I
LIT 205 – American Literature II
LIT 207 – World Literature I
LIT 208 – World Literature II
LIT 302 - Chaucer
LIT 303 – Major Author: Shakespeare
LIT 304 – Short Story
LIT 305 – Major Author: Milton
LIT 306 – 18th Century Literature
LIT 307 – Literary Theory & Criticism
LIT 308 – 19th Century Literature
LIT 309 - Novel
LIT 310 – German Literature
LIT 312 – Major Author: Rotation
LIT 314 – Children’s Literature
LIT 315 – Adolescent Literature
LIT 402 – Early 20th Century Literature
LIT 403 – Contemporary Literature
LIT 405 – Special Topics in Literature
CMP 101 – Principles of Writing
CMP 101H – Honors Principles of Writing
CMP 320 – Creative Writing
CMP/CMC 321 - Journalism
CMP 341 – Composing Process

Comments from current students in the English Program:
(Click on an individual e-mail address if you'd like to "talk" further with a particular student about the English Program.)

The English department at Roberts provides a strong literary foundation by studying traditional literature, as well as opening the door of discovery to other interesting texts and poetry. Class discussion and sound teaching heighten this experience even further.
Ian Bastian '01

The professors in the English Program have really challenged me and the way I look at the world around me.
Carolyn Braunius '01

The support, encouragement, altruism, and authenticism of the English faculty give the program a uniquely real edge. Each professor offers inspirational and insightful perspectives into both the literature itself and how it affects you and your own perspectives, as long you are willing to be guided along that path.
Amie A.h. Cressman '02
cressmana@roberts.edu

I believe the best thing about the English program is the balance between professors. Since each professor focuses on different types of literature and uses very different approaches to instruction, students are exposed to a broad spectrum of authors, genres, and teaching styles.
Haley Demass '03
demassh@roberts.edu

I'm currently doing my student teaching at West Irondequoit High School at the 10th grade level. I've found that the program at Roberts did a good job of preparing me for teaching. The Observation/Participation Experiences that we are required to do were very helpful and a great way to introduce us to the classroom experience. Another strength of the program is the professors. I not only enjoyed my time with both Prof. Decker and Dr. Hurley, but I learned an immense amount from both men. Their differences accent the literature they each teach. Dr. Hurley is a textualist while Prof. Decker is more of a poet. Both are extraordinary professors who have a passion for teaching as well as for literature.
Jenn McCauley '01