2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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. Arabic Club Provides opportunities to practice language skills and learn about cultures through extracurricular activities. Chinese Club Provides opportunities to practice language skills and learn about cultures through extracurricular activities. 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. Study Abroad Opportunities Students are encouraged to take advantage of semester or academic year programs at one of Cedarville’s partner/ satellite programs or 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 yearlong programs are primarily open for sophomores to seniors. The Cedarville summer study programs are open to all students. Advanced planning is highly recommended. For additional information, contact Study Abroad at cedarville.edu/StudyAbroad . Preapproval from Study Abroad must be received before students can participate in any program. Two of the most popular programs for English, Literature, and Modern Languages majors/minors are Cedarville University in Spain and our partner program in Oxford. Cedarville University in Spain cedarville.edu/SpainSemester . In cooperation with the Institute for Spanish Studies (ISS), Cedarville students have the opportunity to study in a customized Spanish language and culture immersion program during either the fall or spring semesters or one or two summer sessions in Valencia, Spain. In addition to taking courses with ISS, students will take courses with Spanish faculty Dr. Andrew Wiseman, who serves as the onsite resident director. Cedarville Summer Abroad Programs Study Abroad 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 Europe and Asia. Technical Resources Students have industry-standard software available to strengthen their professional skills, including: • Language tutorials • Publication design • Reading and writing skill builders Career Opportunities Graduate and professional schools welcome Cedarville graduates. Careers pursued by graduates of this department include: • Bible translation • Law • Creative writing • Missions • International business • Publishing • Journalism • Teaching 2020–21 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 125 Department of English, Literature, and Modern Languages Cocurricular Opportunities