English and Foreign Languages

The Department of English and Foreign Languages embraces several areas of study that are concerned with the basic processes and functions of human communication. Departmental goals include the following:

To help all students understand the various aspects of the communication process as they develop and enhance their own communication skills.
To help students understand the role of technology in the communication process and to develop skills in using technology to enhance learning and communications.
To provide experiences which will enable all university students to enhance or strengthen their critical thinking skills.
To provide courses and experiences, which help enrich the cultural and aesthetic life of the university and the community at large.
To provide programs and experiences with diverse cultural perspectives.
To provide opportunities for students to develop personal and social skills necessary for professional and personal success.

Course offerings provide for study in oral and written composition, verbal and nonverbal communication, language, literature, and methodologies in the teaching of English and foreign languages. The department offers majors in English and Spanish, and teacher certification options in English and Spanish. It offers minors in English, dramatic arts, French, Spanish, and speech communication and certificate program in English as a second language.

Students majoring in other areas are encouraged to elect any courses within the department, which fit their special needs or interests.

Foreign Language Studies

Objective

Foreign language studies is offered as part of the Department of English and Foreign Languages’ special purpose language acquisition program. This program makes available to students instruction in uncommonly taught languages, especially non-Western languages.