The ability to analyze and evaluate existing literature assists in the writing process. The literature curriculum is designed to create a strong foundation for students planning on transferring to a four-year program or for those interested in learning more about a specific genre.  The ability to write effectively empowers as the reflection it requires aids in understanding the nature of who we are.  It provides students with skills and opportunities to write about their experiences, their communities, and the world around them.  Students learn to become informed participants in democratic activities; and as citizens of the world and the workplace, they are able to make and evaluate key decisions based on sound arguments.  It is only through analysis that students can effectively write about countering viewpoints and participate in ethical decision making. 

For information about KCC’s literature courses, click here. 

Ron Davis Phone: 269.965.3931 ext 2558 or ext 2577 E-mail: davisr@kellogg.edu Office: C Building 157 Joined KCC:  2003 Education: B.A. Spring Arbor University M.A. Eastern Michigan University in English Master of Science at Yale University Professional Experience(s): Jackson Community College, Lansing Community College Primary Teaching Responsibilities: Film Interpretation, Freshman Composition, Journalism, Literature.

Susan Fuchs Phone: 269.965.3931 ext 2746 E-mail: fuchss@kellogg.edu Office: C Building 157 Joined KCC:  1999 Education: B.S. University of Illinois M.Ed. Northern Illinois University Professional Experience(s): Taught 4th and 8th grades in Chicago; Developmental writing and English as a Second Language at Waubonsee Community College for twelve years. Primary Teaching Responsibilities: Children’s Literature, English as a Second Language, Freshman Composition II, Writing Improvement, Writing Skills.

Elizabeth Kerlikowske Phone: 269.965.3931 ext 2292 E-mail: kerlikowskee@kellogg.edu Office: C Building 160 Joined KCC:  1999 Education: B.A. Western Michigan University in English M.A. University of Colorado in English PhD. Western Michigan University, Creative Writing Professional Experience(s): Creative Writers in the Schools (CWIS) Program since 1983. President, Friends of Poetry, Inc. Facilitator, Cranbrook Writers Conference 1989-2006. Poet. Community activitist. Primary Teaching Responsibilities: Advanced Composition, American Literature, Children’s Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism, Writing Improvement, Introduction to Literature, also advising the Bruin and Mosaic.

Craig Mack Phone: 269.965.3931 ext 2352 E-mail: mackc@kellogg.edu Office: C Building 159 Joined KCC:  2001 Education: B.F.A. Bowling Green State University M.A. Mississippi State University Professional Experience(s): English instructor in Ohio Primary Teaching Responsibilities: American Literature, Creative Writing, Freshman Composition, Literature, World Literature.

Lin Marklin Phone: 269.965.3931 ext 2281 E-mail: marklinl@kellogg.edu Office: C Building 155 Joined KCC:  1987 Education: B.A. Michigan State University M.S. Michigan Technological University M.A., M.A. Western Michigan University Primary Teaching Responsibilities: Bible as Literature, Film Interpretation, Freshman Composition, Writing Improvement.

Matthew Samra Phone: 269.965.3931 ext 2285 E-mail: samram@kellogg.edu Office: C Building 156 Joined KCC:  2000 Education: B.A, M.A. Western Michigan University in Literature Professional Experience(s): Jackson Community College Primary Teaching Responsibilities: Creative Writing, Film Interpretation, Freshman Composition, Interdisciplinary Humanities, Shakespeare, Introduction to Literature.

Thomas Webster Phone: 269.965.3931 ext 2552 E-mail: webstert@kellogg.edu Office: C Building 161 Joined KCC:  1999 Education: B.A. Grand Valley State University M.F.A. Western Michigan University Professional Experience(s): Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Western Michigan University Primary Teaching Responsibilities: American Literature, Creative Writing, Freshman Composition, Freshman Composition Honors, World Literature.