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Pre-Education
In addition to providing two
of the core requirements for
all Pre-Education majors,
ENG 131 and ENG 132, the
English Division offers
Children's Literature (ENG
246).
English 246 introduces
students to the forms,
themes, history, and uses of
literature written for
children between the ages of
three and twelve. Students
will learn to evaluate and
select literature critically
and to understand its use in
preschool and elementary
classrooms. Genres to be
studied include traditional
fiction/folktales,
contemporary realistic
fiction, picture books,
fantasy/science fiction,
historical fiction,
biography, nonfiction, and
poetry/verse.
Honors Program
The Honors Program at HFCC
offers students a structured
program consisting of core
courses and requirements in
humanities, English
composition, science, math,
and foreign language. In
addition, the program is
designed to teach students
to think critically and
conduct research through
various methods, including
the use of libraries,
computer databases and the
Internet.
Honors English
Composition I and Honors
English Composition II are
courses designed by instructors
who have been selected for
their excellence in
teaching and expertise in
the field. Topics
vary, but students can
expect the challenge and
reward for which the Honors
Program is renown.
The English Division has
been and continues to be
very active in the Honors
Program. Three of the
most recent Honors Colloquia
have been instructed by
English instructors.
The Honors Colloquium, which
is a bi-annual seminar that
offers Honors students
interdisciplinary study of a
given topic selected
carefully by the Faculty
Honors Council.
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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
Gary McIlroy teaches English 093, 131, and
132, as well as Honors Writing courses and Children's Literature. McIlroy
studied compostion and literature at Oakland University and the University
of Detroit (where he earned a Ph.D. in English) and has published articles
on American literature. He is currently writing a novel for young adults.
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