English (B.A.) The English major at the University of Sioux Falls offers students instruction in language and literature from a Christian Liberal Arts perspective. The mission of the English department is to foster an appreciation of the study of literature and writing, as well as to prepare students for careers requiring skills in analysis and communication. The major challenges students to write clearly, communicate effectively, and think creatively, providing students with the practical skills necessary to succeed in a variety of fields. English majors pursue a course of study through one of three different tracks: the literature track; the writing track; or the teaching certification in secondary English education track. The English major works closely with an advisor to plan a course of study that best suits individual needs and interests. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will be able to write for various audiences and purposes, including literary research essays. 2. Students will become familiar with literary periods, including writers, transitional periods, and historical and cultural contexts. 3. Students will be able to read literary texts from both an aesthetic and critical perspective. 4. Students will become familiar with the concepts of language description. 5. Students will be able to recognize the interrelatedness of faith, religion, and the study of language and literature. Vocational Applications: The major in English helps students develop a verbal and cultural literacy that prepares them for graduate study, positions in the field of communications, or a wide variety of professional positions that demand logical thinking and exact, effective expression. Relevant vocational areas include publishing, editing, website development, technical writing, advertising, communications media, public relations, management, and creative writing. English is also a recommended pre-professional major for the study of law. Requirements: In addition to meeting the liberal arts core requirements of the University, the student must complete a minimum of 31 semester hours of English courses and two semesters (6-8 s.h.) of one foreign language. An overall GPA of 2.5 within the English major is required for graduation, as is successful completion of the English Major Writing Portfolio and the English Major Colloquium, both of which are completed during the student’s senior year.
Literature Track Any three of the following survey courses (9 s.h.) ❏ ENG 221 British Literature Survey I ❏ ENG 222 American Literature Survey I ❏ ENG 223 British Literature Survey II ❏ ENG 224 American Literature Survey II
Electives: (15 s.h.) ❏ ENG _________________________________ ❏ ENG _________________________________ ❏ ENG _________________________________ ❏ ENG _________________________________ ❏ ENG _________________________________ Two semesters in one foreign language ❏ ______________________________________ ❏ ______________________________________
Writing Track ❏ ENG 330 Communication, Language and Grammar ❏ ENG 360 Advanced Composition ❏ ENG 450 English Major Colloquium
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At least 9 semester hours from the following courses (9 s.h.) ❏ CST 361/ENG 361 Playwriting ❏ ENG 209 Teaching of Writing ❏ ENG 250 Business Research and Writing ❏ ENG 311 Creative Writing ❏ ENG 370 Departmental Practicum in Teaching English ❏ ENG 395 Internship in Writing ❏ ENG 490 Special Topics (if writing focused) ❏ MED 206 Media Writing Electives: (15 s.h.) ❏ ENG _________________________________ ❏ ENG _________________________________ ❏ ENG _________________________________ ❏ ENG _________________________________ ❏ ENG _________________________________ Two semesters in one foreign language (6-8 s.h.) ❏ ______________________________________ ❏ ______________________________________ The remaining courses in either track are electives from the English offerings. LAR 111, LAR 112, and ENG 200 do not count as English electives. Students majoring in English must complete two semesters (6-8 s.h.) of one foreign language.
English Secondary Education Certification The English Secondary Certification program has the same goals as the English major, but in addition, it seeks to prepare students to teach language arts by giving them a variety of skills and methodologies for the teaching of composition, literature, grammar, reading, and oral communication. Vocational Application: This program prepares students to teach language arts in grades 7-12.
❏ ENG 330 Communication, Language and Grammar 3 ❏ ENG 360 Advanced Composition 3 ❏ ENG 450 English Major Colloquium 1
Requirements: In addition to meeting the liberal arts core requirements of the University, the student must complete a minimum of 31 semester hours of English courses, two semesters (6-8 s.h.) of one foreign language, six semester hours of oral communication, and the courses and competencies required for secondary education certification (see Education in Bachelor's Degree Programs section).
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