English/Teaching English as a Foreign Language (B.A.)

39 hours, minor required, plus 6 hours of same foreign language

An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Teaching English as a Foreign Language will:

1. Demonstrate competence in teaching English as a foreign language either abroad or domestically.
2. Demonstrate comprehension of linguistics, grammar, intercultural communication, language learning theory, and teaching methodology.
3. Demonstrate the ability to think, read, and write critically, especially on issues related to language learning and teaching.
4. Engage in and articulate a personal integration of faith and learning.

Students must complete a minimum of 122 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 122 hours.

18 HOURS SPECIALIZED TEFL

• ENGL-2333 TEFL Experience
• ENGL-3313 Introduction to Linguistics
• ENGL-3713 Structures of the English Language
• ENGL-3723 Methods of TEFL
• ENGL-4633 Intercultural Communication I
• ENGL-4863 TEFL Student Teaching Practicum

3 HOURS INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE

• ENGL-2213 Perspectives in Literature (This course must be completed before enrolling in upper-level literature courses.)

9 HOURS 3000 LEVEL OR ABOVE LITERATURE TAUGHT IN ENGLISH

3 HOURS SENIOR CAPSTONE

• ENGL-4733 Senior Capstone

6 HOURS CHOSEN FROM THE FOLLOWING

• Take any upper-division ENGL or SPAN courses not already taken

6 HOURS SAME FOREIGN LANGUAGE

• Take six hours of the same foreign language