2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 76 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Department of English, Literature, and Modern Languages | College of Arts and Sciences Mission Statement The Cedarville University Department of English, Literature, and Modern Languages seeks to achieve the following objectives: 1. To instruct students to write effectively. 2. To encourage students to read and appreciate literature. 3. To teach students to evaluate literature intelligently. 4. To provide a general knowledge of the chronology and the social and intellectual background of English, American, and Spanish literature. 5. To prepare students for graduate work in the fields of English, Spanish, and technical communication. 6. To prepare teachers of English and Spanish. 7. To prepare students for careers in technical communication. 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 • Spanish Education — Multi-Age • Spanish Minors • Asian Studies • Creative Writing • French • German • Latin American Studies • Literature • Middle Eastern Studies • Spanish • Spanish for Professionals • TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) • Western European Studies Co-Curricular Opportunities German Club Provides opportunities to practice language skills and learn about cultures through extracurricular activities. 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 the office of international programs (OIP) at cedarville.edu/internationalprograms . Pre-approval from OIP must be received before students can participate in any of the programs. Two of the most popular programs for English, literature, and modern languages majors are Cedarville University in Spain and the Summer Study Abroad program in Oxford. Cedarville University in Spain cedarville.edu/academics/internationalprograms/ spainsemester In cooperation with the International Study in Seville (ISIS) program and the University of Seville, Cedarville students have the opportunity to study in a customized program during spring semesters in Seville, Spain. In addition to taking courses at the University of Seville, students will take courses with Cedarville professor Dr. Andrew Wiseman. Cedarville Summer Abroad Programs The office of international programs is continually working with professors who desire to teach a specialized course abroad. Each summer there are opportunities for students to take general education and upper-level courses abroad with Cedarville professors. These courses are ideal for students whose majors do not have the flexibility of a semester abroad. Locations vary each summer, but usually are in one or two of the following locations: China, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Oxford, and Spain. Technical Resources Cedarville’s Writing Center serves the University community as a place to build skills for better writing across the disciplines. It also functions as a training ground for students who tutor there, assist in administration, or aid faculty with research projects related to writing centers.