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Division of Fine Arts and Humanities

DIVISION OF FINE ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Katherine CauseyInterim Division Chair
Clay Foster, M.F.A.

EMAIL: clay_foster@loc.edu

Mailing Address
LeMoyne-Owen College
807 Walker Avenue
Memphis, TN 38126

Telephone Contact
Office: (901) 435-1306
Fax: (901) 435-1349


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Bachelor of Arts in English
Through a paradigm of required courses, the English major embraces the literary traditions conveyed through the English language--British, American, and African American--in an integrated manner. In addition it involves a study of the history of English as it has evolved over centuries to the present day. Such a program serves to develop the “cultivated intellect” that renders the graduate able to think critically and to express himself effectively, in both speaking and writing. With that education the graduate may enter the professional world and society at large as a responsibly contributing member.


English Major Student Organizations
The English Club: Required participation for majors that meets regularly during the semester, supplements the major with correlated activities

The Poetry Society
: Spoken Word Artists and Poets workshop, host Open Mic Events and perform

The Contemporary Griots: LOC Drama Club sponsors both play readings and dramatic presentations of plays, both on campus and in the community
English Area Events
In an effort to enrich culturally the student activities on campus and to participate in community outreach to the greater Memphis area, the English area sponsors several organizations that complement the intellectual development of its majors.

Fagin Lecture in the Humanities: In the past the Fagin Lecture has been given by such eminent figures as Dr. Horace Porter, Stanford University; Dr. Richard Barksdale, Harvard University; Dr. Clifton Johnson, Tulane University; Dr. Riggins Earl, Jr., Emory University; and such noted authors as Perre Magness, Clifton Toulbert, and Nikky Finney.

LeMoyne-Owen College Sunday: Each year majors in the Fine Arts and Humanities Division perform at one of Memphis’ finest entertainment venues. In 2006, the students were featured at the Cannon Center and in 2007, the performance was at the legendary Orpheum Theatre.

Beyond Poetic Chains is the annual publication of the Poetry Society


English Faculty

Area Coordinator:
Jonathan C. Tutor, Ph.D.
Office: Steele Hall, Room 109
Office Phone: (901) 435-1314
jonathan_tutor@loc.edu


Associate Professor
Linda M. White, Ph.D.
Office: Steele Hall, Room
Office Phone: (901) 435-1316
linda_white@loc.edu

 

Assistant Professor
Renee Barlow, Ph.D.
Office: Steele Hall, Room 111
Office Phone: (901) 435-1312
renee_barlow@loc.edu

 

Instructor:
Ruby Hardy-Minter, M.S.
Office: Steele Hall, Room 106
Office Phone: (901) 435-1311
ruby_minter@loc.edu

 

Instructor
Gerald Joyner, M.A.
Office: Steele Hall, Room 206
Office Phone: (901) 435-1315
gerald_joyner@loc.edu


Instructor:
Tom Graves M.F.A.
Office: Steele Hall, Room 207
Office Phone: (901) 435-1304
tom_graves@loc.edu