English
Division: Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Division Chair: Martha Rottman, mrottman@sunyrockland.edu
Department Chair: Katherine Lynch, klynch8@sunyrockland.edu
Department Support Staff: Andrea Narciso, anarciso@sunyrockland.edu,
Lillian Piskun, lpiskun@sunyrockland.edu
Department Office: Academic I, Room 1226, Phone: 845-574-4326
Why Study English?
Instruction in English focuses on clear communication in all types of writing, an activity sustained through insightful reading of both nonfiction and imaginative literature. College-level reading and writing is an essential element for critical and creative thinking. The College offers a six-credit sequence in composition to develop the student’s reading, writing and thinking skills.
The accelerated developmental English program is for students who are underprepared for some college course work. The program offers courses in reading and writing to help students achieve their educational goals.
Students interested in a degree in English can begin their educational goals by pursuing a Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science degree at Rockland Community College.
Degrees Offered:
Occupational Objectives:
Students who wish to pursue a career in English can continue their education by transferring to a four-year institution. Upon completion of their education students can obtain positions in education, journalism, law, publishing and other related areas.
5 Top Reasons
To Study English at RCC:
- FACULTY: Learn from instructors with the rare combination of practical work experience in the field and advanced academic degrees.
- VALUE: Affordable tuition for a quality education. Scholarships, financial aid.
- CONVENIENT: Balance part-time study with work, family or other time commitments. On-campus childcare available.
- TRANSFER: Agreements with many four-year colleges for seamless transfer to pursue multiple bachelor’s degree options.
- SUPPORT: Small class sizes, individual attention, free tutoring.
Opportunities at Rockland Community College:
There are more than 40 student clubs with special interests and socializing opportunities. Activities include sports, student government, and clubs like Robotics, Video Game & Animé, Chess, Computers, Art, Christian Fellowship, Environment, Haitian, Habitat for Humanity, Hillel, and Outlook, the award-winning student newspaper.
Discipline Goals:
The English discipline will provide students with the ability to think critically and communicate effectively. Students will learn to analyze poems, stories, novels, essays and other literary works.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of courses in English, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of diverse points of view and independent thinking
- Demonstrate competencies in reading – comprehension of text content, nuance, and style
- Demonstrate competencies in writing – clarity, correctness, organization, voice and style, and the use of Standard American English
- Demonstrate the command of research skills
- Appreciate the commonality of the human experience regardless of the differences in culture and customs