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Program:
The English major is the best preparation a Mercy College student can have for any career or profession. It offers a way to discover, enjoy, and reflect on universal themes in great literature that show us what it means to be human. In addition, it fosters the ability to communicate effectively: to write correctly, to read and think critically, and to speak effectively. These are the skills that provide a clear advantage for success in a business or profession.
"Mercy's English literature professors foster and strengthen our individual creativity within the English language, while astounding us with its complexity and beauty. It is impossible not to admire their knowledge and utmost dedication to the language and their invaluable assistance to us."
Veronica Yepez, '02
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Program Contacts:
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Frances Biscoglio, PhD
Program Director, English
fbiscoglio@mercy.edu
Telephone: 914-674-7354
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Paul Trent, MFA
Program Director, Literature, Language and Communication
ptrent@mercy.edu
Telephone: 914-674-7272
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Sean Dugan, EdD
Chair, Division of Literature, Language and Communication
sdugan@mercy.edu
Telephone: 914-674-7356
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Career Opportunities:
Representative career opportunities include law, medicine, arts and entertainment, public relations, public information, writing, editing, publishing, sales, marketing, advertising, management and personnel relations, newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, federal, state, or local government, teaching, and administration.
"What I like about being an English literature major is that I get to explore beyond my own boundaries. I can meet fictitious or real characters from the past or present, from any country, real or imagined, and learn about human strengths and weaknesses. These characters and situations have, through the author's depiction, taught me more about human behavior than Behavioral Science or Psychology."
Laura Pemberton White, '02
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Curriculum:
The three required courses for all English majors are Poetics, Survey I, and Survey II, which provide grounding in literary form and content. Students then must choose one course from each of four categories: classical, social/cultural, genre, and historical. The remainder of the English electives can be taken from any of these four distributions. Students can choose from a wide variety of courses, including American, British, African, African-American, Latin American, and Caribbean literature, as well as courses in grammar, linguistics, creative writing, and oral interpretation of literature.
For the complete course curriculum click here.
"Mercy's English professors offer students, through their teaching of timeless literature and their invaluable guidance, the tools needed for critical thinking as well as the proper outlets for creative freedom. The faculty in the English Program is dedicated to inspiring the students continually and opening their eyes to a world enriched by the beauty and power of the English language."
Bia Pante, '07
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Campuses where program is offered:
Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Yorktown, and entirely online.
"Throughout my four years at Mercy, my experiences in the English Program were filled with support from the professors and a strong academic study of literary works. The English major prepared me for my career in secondary education by strengthening my written and communication skills, as well as my love for English."
Tracy Piscopo, '05
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What can I do with an English major?
The English major is an excellent entry into any career or profession. The ability to write, analyze, comprehend a text, and speak with effectiveness makes anyone who graduates with this major extremely marketable in the competitive job market today.
Do you offer night and weekend classes?
Yes, there are night and weekend courses on three major campuses: Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, and Manhattan.
Do you have online courses?
Yes. Approximately ten of our major courses are online and are taught on a rotating basis.
Can I receive my BA degree in English completely online?
The English Program is in the process of planning to offer a BA degree in English online. We expect to have this degree in full operation by the fall of 2007.
What are the prerequisites for this program?
Any student who has completed English 111 and 112, and enjoys reading and writing, can apply for admission into the English program.
"At Mercy I discovered that great literature can enlight and inspire. Such wisdom reverberates in the minds of those eager to hear. My professors guided me on a journey to knowledge and self-discovery itself."
Patricia Imbrosciano, '06
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