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English Language & Literature

About English Language & Literature

The English Language and Literature program at Independence Community College offers courses in composition, literature, and creative writing.  The courses in these areas prepare students for university programs in English and in other disciplines.  Studies in the English Department emphasize reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. This program prepares students for careers in occupations such as teaching, clerical, business, technical writing, and any profession requiring clear written communication skills.

Why ICC?

With an average faculty-student ratio of 1:14, the English classes here at ICC offer a spectacular opportunity to study with full professors in a class size normally reserved for graduate courses. This small classroom setting means that each student gets the individualized attention that will help them fulfill their potential. With small-size workshops and individual conferencing, students are set up for success.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to: 
  1. Research and evaluate source materials for validity and bias.
  2. Employ fundamental grammatical concepts and mechanics. 
  3. Recognize rhetorical situations and strategies in order to communicate to a diversified world. 
  4. Interpret the role of the writer as citizen in a changing world. 
  5. Compose academic prose using appropriate voice when responding to rhetorical purpose.

Explore the Degree Map to see how you can complete your degree in just two years.

  • Publishing (Digital Content Editor, Print Editor, Literary Agent, Production Manager, Permission Acquisitions Manager, Publicist, Blogger)
  • Authorship (Grant Writer, Nonfiction Author, Scriptwriter, Fiction Author, Poet)
  • Entertainment (Screenwriter, Producer, Critic)
  • Education (English Professor, Writing Instructor, LIbrarian/Archivist, Writing Center Director, School Administrator, K-12 Teacher)
  • Journalism (Editor, Reporter, Podcast Producer, Fact Checker, Copyeditor)
  • Science (Medical Scribe, Science Writer, Technical Writer)
  • Marketing & Advertising (Marketing Manager, Copy Writer, Advertising Director, Event Planner, Designer, Social Media Manager)
  • Politics (Lobbyist, Speechwriter, Campaign Manager, Spokesperson, Policy Analyst)
  • Business (Administrative Assistant, Customer Service Representative, Sales Representative, Public Relations)
  • Counseling (Social Work, Career Counselor, Counselor)
  • Law (Law Clerk, Legal Researcher, Paralegal)

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Program Contact

Heather Mydosh
Professor of English
hmydosh@indycc.edu

Rafal Redlinski
Professor of English
rredlinski@indycc.edu

Bridget Carson
Professor of English
bcarson@indycc.edu