英语课程的主要目标是帮助学生进行清晰，逻辑和有效的沟通，智能地使用研究方法，分析，解释和享受文学，并通过深入学习文学发展对世界的看法及其关键方法。该计划还旨在使学生熟悉世界文学的经典，强调区分英美文学的主要作者，作品和文学运动。同时，该计划旨在向学生介绍文学中的替代声音，这些声音是文学经典的新声音，还是在文学经典之外占据文学空间的声音。精心培养专业人才的智力，以确保他们为多样化的职业道路，学术研究和研究生院的成功做好准备。此外，反映了学校的历史使命，英语课程为未来的英语教师提供指导和支持。
The principal objectives of the English program are to help students to communicate clearly, logically, and effectively, to use research methods intelligently, to analyze, interpret and enjoy literature, and to develop a perspective on the world that is informed by intensive study of literature and its critical methods. The program also seeks to familiarize students with the classics of world literature, emphasizing the major authors, works and literary movements which distinguish English and American literature. At the same time, the program seeks to introduce students to alternative voices in literature, voices that are new to the literary canon or that occupy a literary space outside of it. The intellectual growth of majors is carefully nurtured to ensure that they are prepared for diverse career paths, scholarly research, and success in graduate school. Moreover, reflecting the institution's historical mission, the English program provides guidance and support for future teachers of English.