2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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 cedarville. edu/writingcenter . 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 cedarville.edu/internationalprograms . Preapproval from International Programs must be received before students can participate in any of the programs. Page 106 2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Department of English, Literature, and Modern Languages Mission Statement