2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog

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Mission Statement
The Cedarville University Department of English, Literature, and
Modern Languages seeks to:
• Instruct students to write effectively.
• Encourage students to read and appreciate literature.
• Teach students to evaluate literature intelligently.
• Provide a general knowledge of the chronology and the
social and intellectual background of English, American, and
Spanish literature.
• Prepare students for graduate work in the fields of English,
and Spanish.
• Prepare teachers of English and Spanish.
Personal Requirements
Students who choose English as a major are expected to
acquire a high level of competency in the discipline of the English
language. Those who wish to study foreign language will benefit
from taking foreign language in high school. No previous foreign
language experience is required to take elementary-level foreign
language.
Department Requirements
To graduate with a major from the Department of English,
Literature, and Modern Languages, students must earn at least a
2.0 cumulative average in all courses required for their major and
a “C-” or higher in all courses taken to meet specific requirements
in their major.
Programs of Study
The Department of English, Literature, and Modern Languages
offers the following programs:
Majors
• English
• Language Arts Education — Integrated
• Linguistics
• Spanish Education — Multi-Age
• Spanish
Minors
• Asian Studies
• Creative Writing
• Editing and Publishing
• French
• German
• Latin American Studies
• Linguistics
• Literature
• Middle Eastern Studies
• Spanish
• Spanish for Professionals
• TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
• Western European Studies
Writing Center
The Cedarville University Writing Center exists to help writers
at all levels of proficiency, from all academic disciplines develop
effective writing skills. This development takes place primarily
through one-on-one peer consultations that are adapted to
individual writers’ needs. Such consultations will be competent and
timely, will occur in a comfortable, nonthreatening atmosphere,
and will address all writing projects in any stage of the writing
process, from brainstorming to revision. These consultations
focus primarily on the writing at hand, but the long-term goal for
every session is to help each tutee become a better writer overall.
The center is neither a proofreading service nor a classroom —
tutors do not edit or grade. Instead, the center blends service and
communication, a blend that at its core is wholly Christian.
Objectives
In order to help writers improve their writing, we aim to help
them:
• Identify global concerns before sentence-level concerns
• Discover their strengths and weaknesses as writers
• Understand their assignments
• Increase their confidence in writing
• Develop the initiative to pursue future discourse about writing
For more information, the Writing Center website is
Cocurricular Opportunities
Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASL)
Encourages the use of American sign language. Members
meet regularly to learn and practice ASL and to learn about deaf
culture. The club participates in silent dinners, occasionally signs
in chapel, and attends deaf worship services.
French Club
Provides opportunities to practice language skills and learn
about cultures through extracurricular activities.
German Club
Encourages the use of the German language and the
understanding of germanic culture. Members meet regularly to
practice the language, to discuss German culture and to discuss
current events involving German-speaking countries. The club also
takes trips each semester that include good German food.
Linguistics Club
Students meet regularly for activities that enhance the practical
usage of linguistics. Students who have participated in linguistics-
related internships share their experiences. The club also hosts a
site where members discuss linguistics issues and share linguistic
jokes, articles and interesting information about languages.
Miracle
Students with writing, photography, editorial, and layout and
design talent have the opportunity to compile and edit the
University’s yearbook.
Spanish Club
Provides opportunities to practice language skills and learn
about cultures through extracurricular activities.
The Cedarville Review
Students submit and publish fiction, photography, creative
nonfiction, and poetry, as well as select, prepare, and format
manuscripts for publication in this annual literary journal.
Sigma Tau Delta
The International English Honor Society seeks to confer
distinction for high achievement in English, language, and
literature studies, promote interest in literature and the English
language, and foster the discipline of English in all its aspects,
including creative and critical writing.
International Study Opportunities
Students are encouraged to take advantage of a semester-long
or year-long program at one of Cedarville’s satellite campuses
or to participate in one of Cedarville’s special summer programs.
Participants remain enrolled at Cedarville, continue to receive
financial aid, and take classes for Cedarville credit. Semester
and year programs are mainly open to juniors and seniors. The
Cedarville summer study programs are open to all students.
Advanced planning is highly recommended. For additional
information and help with planning, contact International Programs
at Preapproval from
International Programs must be received before students can
participate in any of the programs.
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