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MISSION STATEMENT
Through its courses and other activities in linguistics, writing, creative
writing, film, and literature, the Department of English works to create and
sustain evolving communities of learners interested in the contributions of
language to what has been called the examined life: a thoughtful, morally
aware, and civically and personally responsible existence. Faculty and
students aim for excellence in analyzing, understanding, and communicating
about language and its beauties.
In addition
to service courses and courses for our under-graduate
and graduate majors, the department supports the diverse
communities created by the American
Sign Language/English interpreting program, the
English
for Academic Purposes Program,
the Indiana Center for Intercultural Communication,
the Journal of
Teaching Writing, and the University
Writing Center.
(Adopted by the Department April 24, 1998)
IUPUI
Department of English
Definition of Diversity and Diversity Mission Statement
The
Department of English values diversity in its faculty,
students, and staff, and in the work it does to advance
the goals of its discipline. As a result, it seeks opportunities
to enhance and extend the diverse and inclusive elements
of its teaching, research, and service, and their impact
on university and community lives.
The
Department of English defines diversity as accepting,
respecting, and recognizing individual differences.
These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity,
gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age,
physical abilities, religious beliefs, political views,
languages, or ideologies. Exploring these differences
in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment creates
understanding beyond simple tolerance, honoring and
celebrating the varying aspects of diversity within
individual identities (definition adapted from the University
of Oregon's "Definition of Diversity").
The
Department pursues diversity by:
- developing
courses that embrace diversity in their content
- using
teaching strategies that challenge and engage all
members of the classroom community
- encouraging
faculty research or expertise that supports diversity
inquiry
- recruiting
and retaining diverse faculty and staff, and attracting
and retaining diverse students.
The
Department seeks to reach out to other communities in
a range of interests and concerns, and prizes its community
collaborations that have an impact on enhancing diversity
and civic responsibility.
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