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Personnel

Chair: Keely Tary

Faculty: Rachel Byrd, Blake Gorth, Amanda Livanos, Clarise Nixon, Jodi Ruf, Emily McArthur, Laurie Stankavich, Keely Tary

First-Year Writing Coordinator: Blake Gorth

EESL Coordinator: Laurie Stankavich

All Programs Coordinator: Keely Tary



About

The Department of English offers three categories of courses that view humanity's search for truth and its most convincing expression through a Christian perspective: language, literature, and writing. In every course, students practice communication, critical thinking, and empathy to explore and articulate ideas and build flexible, capable minds. In language courses, students acquire knowledge of the science of language; in literature courses, they refine the ability to critically discuss and write about thought-provoking literary texts; and in writing courses, they develop ease, confidence, and competence in the art of effective communication.

PLANNING YOUR MAJOR

The English major’s flexibility lets students participate liberally in a wealth of academic, experiential-learning, and service-learning opportunities around the department, university, and community. English majors should work closely with their academic adviser to create a plan to maximize their educational experience through judicious choices of classes, second majors, and/or minors. Academic advisers are also a good source of wisdom in regard to thinking about employment after graduation and/or the pursuit of graduate school degrees. Many students in English majors pursue internships or study abroad.

PRE-MED, PRE-DENT, PRE-LAW PREPARATION

The skills that our English majors develop–patient interpretive reading, lucid persuasive writing, careful research, confidence in discussions, thinking outside the box–are outstanding preparation for professional schools, and many of our alumni go on to medical, dental, and law school. We work with students to make sure they have the courses needed for the MCAT, DAT, and LSAT.





Mission Statement

The Department of English develops students’ skills in language, literature, and writing from a biblical worldview and prepares graduates for a life of Christian service.



Assessment

As a requirement for graduation and as part of a departmental assessment process, senior English majors take ENGL 470 Academic Assessment, which includes taking a standardized subject exam such as the Major Field Test for Literature in English, a portfolio, and a comprehensive exit interview.

In ENGL 461 and ENGL 462, senior English majors complete the Senior Research Project, which is a significant, original, independent research project undertaken with the mentorship and guidance of a faculty advisor.



Residence

Nine hours must be taken in residence.



Graduation Requirements

DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES

All English majors must complete one year of college-level language and cultural enrichment credit. This can be completed through foreign language classes (6 credit hours of elementary or intermediate foreign language, New Testament Greek, or Biblical Hebrew), international student missions (6 credit hours of NOND 227 or 228), or certification of second language ability. We highly recommend studying abroad for a summer, semester, or year.


English majors and minors may meet one or two service-learning requirements for the university’s Christian Service Program graduation requirement by completing ENGL 200 or ENGL 300 Christian Service in English.


ENGL 101, ENGL 102, ENGL 109, ENGL 132, and ELIT 175 do not count toward an English major or minor. Substitutions may be made for some of the literature or writing requirements.


All English majors are encouraged to attend one professional conference before graduation, including international and national conventions like Sigma Tau Delta, South Atlantic Modern Language Association, Adventist English Association as well as state and local conferences.




Associated Programs


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Requirements

REQUIRED COGNATES (6 Total Credits)
EMPHASIS/CONCENTRATION (0 Total Credits)
  • Please choose a concentration below.
Grand Total Credits: 29


English, Teaching Licensure, 6-12 Emphasis

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About

This emphasis combines the English major curriculum with the professional education requirements necessary for licensure, preparing graduates for teaching in middle school or at the secondary level.

A student planning to obtain a secondary teacher licensure will need to include the required Professional Education courses and additional General Education requirements in their program as outlined in the School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling section of this Catalog.


The student must apply for Initial Admission to the Teacher Education Program (usually by the end of the sophomore year) after completing all requirements as outlined under ADMISSION PROCEDURES in the School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling section of the Catalog. Initial admission is required before the student can enroll in upper division education courses. The student must also complete an application and all other requirements for Admission to Student Teaching.


REQUIRED CORE AND COGNATE COURSES (29 Total Credits)
  • Complete the B.A. English Core and Cognate requirements.
  • Minimum 29 credits
REQUIRED COURSES (17 Total Credits)
REQUIRED COGNATES (3 Total Credits)
TEACHER LICENSURE (50 Total Credits)
GENERAL EDUCATION (24 Total Credits)
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (1 Total Credits)
  • Minimum 1 credits
Grand Total Credits: 124

Literature Emphasis

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About

The Literature emphasis is a strong liberal arts major with courses spanning the long history of literature, culture, and meaning-making in America, Britain, and beyond. Courses in the Literature emphasis introduce students to the pleasures of serious reading and interpretation, the value of seeing through other eyes, the chance to sharpen analytic skills to engage the material and symbolic world, the dynamism of a written world long in flux, the satisfaction of producing enlightened, inventive, compelling writing. Students gain practical experience through coursework, mentorship, experiential learning to prepare for graduate and professional programs as well as an ever-expanding variety of careers.


REQUIRED CORE AND COGNATE COURSES (29 Total Credits)
  • Complete the B.A. English Core and Cognate requirements.
  • Minimum 29 credits
MINOR (18 Total Credits)
  • Minimum 18 credits
GENERAL EDUCATION (39 Total Credits)
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (17 Total Credits)
  • Minimum 17 credits
Grand Total Credits: 124

Professional Writing Emphasis

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About

The Professional Writing Emphasis prepares students to apply critical thinking and writing skills to a variety of professional writing settings in which clear, cohesive writing is a necessity. Students will read and write a wide range of texts in both print and digital media necessary for jobs across a spectrum of professions. To gain experience writing for the marketplace, students in this emphasis will complete an internship with a professional organization such as public relations firms, educational institutions, business, and media.


REQUIRED CORE AND COGNATE COURSES (29 Total Credits)
  • Complete the B.A. English Core and Cognate requirements.
  • Minimum 29 credits
REQUIRED COGNATES (4 Total Credits)
MINOR (18 Total Credits)
  • Minimum 18 credits
GENERAL EDUCATION (42 Total Credits)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (0 - 6 Total Credits)
  • Complete at least 0-6 credits in this area
    (Elementary Foreign Language or two years of foreign language in high school.)
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (10 - 4 Total Credits)
  • Complete at least 10-4 credits in this area
Grand Total Credits: 124

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Emphasis

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About

With the preeminent position of English as a global language, numerous international opportunities exist for teachers with a practical understanding of linguistics, intercultural communication, and theories of second language acquisition. The teaching of English also provides an unparalleled platform for ministry, especially in contexts where formal missionary opportunities are limited or unavailable.

Since TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is an emphasis within the English major, students will also be equipped for a number of other careers that require the ability to think analytically and creatively and communicate effectively. With its emphasis on cross-cultural communication, the TESOL emphasis serves as an excellent starting point for students aiming at careers in areas such as international business, non-profit and development, human resources, civil service, international and immigration law.


REQUIRED CORE AND COGNATE COURSES (29 Total Credits)
  • Complete B.A. English Core and Cognate requirements.
  • Minimum 29 credits
REQUIRED COURSES (18 Total Credits)
MINOR (18 Total Credits)
  • Minimum 18 credits
GENERAL EDUCATION (39 - 42 Total Credits)
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (17 - 14 Total Credits)
  • Complete at least 17-14 credits in this area
Grand Total Credits: 124

Sample Degree Plan

Grand Total Credits: 29


About

Students certified in another content area who also seeks endorsement for teaching English must take the following classes:



Requirements

Grand Total Credits: 22


Sample Degree Plan

Grand Total Credits: 22


About

The English as a Second Language Program is designed to help students whose native language is not English develop the English skills needed for success in the university's regular academic programs. These skills include reading, writing, grammar, and other study skills specific to the American educational environment. Students whose TOEFL scores are between 45-79 (Internet-based test) or whose English ACT score is below 18, as demonstrated by a test taken in the last 12 months, must enroll in the EESL program. Students may not advance into the regular first-year writing sequence until they have achieved an ACT of 18 (SAT 450) or have permission of the instructor upon completion of ENGL 100.


Students who have not met the exit requirements must register for one to three courses in the EESL program, and additional credit outside the EESL program, as approved by the EESL adviser, not to exceed a total load of 13 hours. The number of EESL courses required for a given student can be determined as follows:

  • A student with a TOEFL IBT score of less than 60 (500 PBT) who is new to the university should register for three EESL courses. Students with scores over 60 may register for one to two EESL courses.
  • With the approval of the EESL adviser, a student who has already completed a semester of the EESL program may register for one or two EESL courses, depending on test scores and performance in EESL classes. ENGL 100 may meet this requirement.


Requirements

Grand Total Credits: 27


Sample Degree Plan

Grand Total Credits: 27


About

The English Minor is designed to provide students with a broad familiarity of core English skills, including literature, language, and writing. The world needs communicators, writers of high quality, and critical thinkers with developed imaginations. All of these skills are practiced and refined through the collaborative study of an English Minor.



Requirements

REQUIRED COURSES (18 Total Credits)
Grand Total Credits: 18


Sample Degree Plan

Grand Total Credits: 18


About

With the preeminent position of English as a global language, numerous international opportunities exist for teachers with a practical understanding of linguistics, intercultural communication, and theories of second language acquisition. The teaching of English also provides an unparalleled platform for ministry, especially in contexts where formal missionary opportunities are limited or unavailable.


A TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) minor is a valuable combination with many majors, including international business, non-profit management, global policy and service, communication studies with an intercultural emphasis, international studies, and missions.



Requirements

Grand Total Credits: 18


Sample Degree Plan

Grand Total Credits: 18


Program Specific Info

With the dominance of written communication in a world of letters, emails, texts, and tweets, good writing skills cross every discipline and can help or hinder job placement and effectiveness. A minor in writing is a valuable option that augments any major.



Requirements

Grand Total Credits: 18


Sample Degree Plan

Grand Total Credits: 18