The English department held an open house at LAC on Oct.31 in an effort to boost enrollment for their more niche offerings, geared toward fans of creative writing and literature.
“We’re here to show another facet of English,” professor Anthony Starros said, who was joined by some of his colleagues.
The professors who teach these classes said they hope for larger student enrollment because they find a lot of enjoyment in teaching them.
One such class being offered is English 4: Critical Analysis of Literature, taught by professor Starros and professor Kirsten Moreno.
Moreno said she tailors the course in a way that encourages students to read literature and use it to shape the lense through which they navigate their lives.
“The writers she focuses on are of varied cultural backgrounds to reflect students’ lived experiences,” Moreno said.
The idea is that students will be able to use literature as a tool for navigating the world around them.
“Literature is not just for academics. It also helps us understand the society in which we live,” Starros said.
Students who attended the open house were enthused to learn more about the course offerings available through the open house.
“I’m here because of my love for literature but also because, you know, the food,” said Garbiela Munoz, who is majoring in communications.
Tuesday’s open house marked the second open house the English department held on campus, the first of which did yield a small uptick in enrollment.