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| Language & Literature | ||
| Melissa Gillen, Early Childhood Education | ||
| Friday, July 25, 2008 |
| Overview The Division of Language and Literature teaches the Freshman composition, American and European literature, and modern foreign langauge courses in the University core curriculum and supports degree programs designed to prepare students for careers and/or graduate study in journalism, public relations, modern foreign language, and English, including teaching preparation in English, the modern foreign languages, and teaching English to speakers of other languages. The purpose of the curriculum designed and delivered by the Divison of Language and Literature is to assist students in developing skills in critical thinking and informative, analytical and creative written communication; to introduce students to significant works of literature reflecting the history of Western culture; to assist students in analyzing the nature and diversity of human expressions of culture; to assist students in developing an appreciation for the aesthetic, ethical and legal imperatives associated with written communication; to assist students in understanding the nature and structure of language; and to assist students in integrating Christian faith and knowledge. Majors English, English Education (Secondary), Journalism, Public Relations, Spanish, Spanish Education (PK-12). Minors Creative Writing, English, French, German, Journalism, Public Relations, Spanish, TESOL |
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