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Arts (PPAP): Literature The PLU literature program introduces students to the great literary traditions of Britain, North America and the English-speaking world, as well as courses in ethnic American, women’s and world literature. At the heart of the program are courses organized by historical period, allowing students to read the great works that define the periods and explore the ways in which cultural contexts have an impact on the literary imagination. Students who select the emphasis on

to strengthen their writing skills and/or practice; they can explore broader aspects of the writing life, such as publishing internships or teaching opportunities; they can immerse themselves in research for a specific writing project; they can contribute to the cultural and literary life of their own communities. Each participant designs their experience with the support and oversight of the Outside Experience coordinator. Here’s a sample of what some RWW students have done for their Outside

Olsen, Alex J. Petrovic, Shay E. Tuisamatatele9. Jenna Hamilton, Dylan Smith, and Ariana Tiangco10. Marissa Smith11. Kattia Teas12. Jasper M. Bragg, Jordyn Horton, Queeni L. Duong1. Elizabeth Kamke Analyzing the Impact of Social Media on the Increase of Premature Self-diagnosis*** 2. Taylor M. Galbreath, Mary Garcia-Corona, Nattalie Robatty-Llerena Perceptions of Single Parents Based on Their Gender and Parenting Style* 3. Zoey Holt and Kasidy Javernick Cross-cultural milestones: Exploring language

Richard H. (Dick) Weathermon established the Dick and Helen Weathermon Joyful Noise Endowment for Jazz Studies Fund through a gift of $125,000 in October of 2016. The endowment will fund an annual two-day artist-in-residence program, which will bring a renowned jazz artist to campus to perform with the University Jazz Ensemble and a local high school jazz band, lead rehearsals and public master classes and participate in other educational and performance activities. In addition, Weathermon, who

New Delete English Academic Programs all programs program website English Undergraduate Major & Minor College of Liberal Studies Bachelor of Arts Video Transcription Major Minute: English at PLU Trascription [video: Professor Jim Albrecht is sitting in his office with a wall of books on shelves in the background.] Professor Albrecht: Hi, I’m Professor Jim Albrecht from the PLU English Department, and this is my Major Minute. [video: A visual countdown from three flashes on the screen in yellow and

, and/or historical contexts from which they stem. Students will apply critical frameworks to the study of historical, artistic, literary, and/or cinematic texts. Students will analyze and explain how language and genre shape meaning in cultural and political contexts. Students will develop arguments by drawing on multiple perspectives and relevant evidence. Exploring Values and Worldviews (VW)Exploring Values and Worldviews (4): Students will learn how beliefs and values inform action and shape how

Wednesday, Oct. 5 2016 Third annual Thor Heyerdahl Lecture to open “Beyond the Horizon: The Legacy of Nordic Explorers” exhibit 2016Distinguished Norwegian sailor, journalist and writer Ragnar Kvam Jr. will present “The Life of Thor Heyerdahl: Writing the Biography of a Norwegian Icon,” for the third annual Thor Heyerdahl Lecture at 7 p.m. on Oct. 5. in the Scandinavian Cultural Center at PLU.Kvam wrote a three-volume biography on Heyerdahl, which earned him the Riksmålsforbundet’s literary