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Catalog 2024 — Indefinite

For Academic Program: BA English

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.

Emphasis Requirements

REQUIRED CORE AND COGNATE COURSES (29 Total Credits)

Complete B.A. English Core and Cognate requirements.
Minimum 29 credits

REQUIRED COURSES (18 Total Credits)

Course(s):
Select 3 credit(s):
Select 6 credit(s):

REQUIRED COGNATES (3 Total Credits)

Select 3 credit(s):

MINOR (18 Total Credits)

Minimum 18 credits

GENERAL EDUCATION (39 - 42 Total Credits)

Complete at least 39-42 credits in this area
General Education requirements

ELECTIVES TO = 124 (17 - 14 Total Credits)

Complete at least 17-14 credits in this area

Grand Total Credits: 124

Sample Sequence Plan

YEAR 1

SUMMER

Course(s): RELB125 - Life and Teachings of Jesus (R-1) (3)

FALL

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from IN-7) Natural Science
Select 3 credits from R-2) Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Language Cognate - see catalog for requirement options; may be waived with proficiency

WINTER

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Language Cognate - see catalog for requirement options; may be waived with proficiency

YEAR 2

FALL

Course(s):
- ELIT214 - Survey of American Literature (IN-10) (3)
- ENGL202 - Grammar and Its Consequences (SERV-2) (3)
Select 3 credits from R-3) Biblical Studies
Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Required minor courses
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses

WINTER

Course(s):
- CPTE100 - Computer Concepts (IN-5) (1)
- ELIT215 - Survey of English Literature (IN-10) (3)
Select 3 credit(s):
Select 3 credits from IN-8) Human Development
Select 5 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses

YEAR 3

FALL

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Required minor courses

WINTER

Course(s): ENGL461 - Senior Research Project I: Methods (1)
Select 3 credit(s):
- ELIT330 - Global Literature (3)
- ELIT417 - Intercultural Contexts: Literatures of Power, Place, and People (IN-10) (W) (3)
Select 3 credit(s):
Select 3 credits from IN-9) Stewardship, Business and Economics
Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Required minor courses

YEAR 4

FALL

Course(s): ELIT430 - Young Adult Literature (2)
Select 3 credit(s):
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Required minor courses
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division required minor courses
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division general elective courses

WINTER

Course(s):
Select 3 credit(s):
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: R-4) Religion elective, upper-division
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division required minor courses
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses