English, TESOL (GPS)

Term One

• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
• MTH 1450 - Mathematics and the Modern World Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• Beginning Language Course (1010 level) Credit Hour(s): 3*
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Two

• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• Beginning Language Course (1020 level) Credit Hour(s): 3*
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Three

• ENG Survey - Choose from area A, B, or C** Credit Hour(s): 3
• Language 2010 - Intermediate Language I Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• General Elective Credit Hour(s): 4

** Group A (British) ENG 3210-3230; B (American) ENG 3310-3320; C (Non-national) ENG 3200-3440. Student must take one survey each from two areas.

Term Four

• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3060 - Introduction to Literary Study Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG Survey - Choose from area A, B, or C** Credit Hour(s): 3
• Language 2010 - Intermediate Language I Credit Hour(s): 3
• General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

• ** Group A (British) ENG 3210-3230; B (American) ENG 3310-3320; C (Non-national) ENG 3200-3440. Student must taken one survey each from two areas.

Term Five

• English Upper-Level Elective ENG 3010-4990 Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 4710 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 4730 - TESOL Theory and Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
• Sci Course - Wright State Science Course Credit Hour(s): 4
• CoLA Methods - See degree audit for choices Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Six

• PHL 3000 - Critical Thinking Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Seven

• ENG 4740 - TESOL Methods, Materials, and Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3
• Lit Studies Course: Choose one from ENG 4200-4470 Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 4720 History of the English Language  or ENG 4770 ESL in the Pre-K-12 Classroom  or ENG 4780 Studies in TESOL Education   Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 4
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Eight

• ENG 4940 - TESOL Internship Credit Hour(s): 3 to 12
• Lit Studies course ENG 4200-4470 Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 4750 - TESOL Grammar Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Note(s):

*Ask department about our 4+1 BA.MA in TESOL

Program Description

The English major provides a balanced program of introductory and advanced work in English and American literature, world literature in English, English language and linguistics, and writing. The program offers students the chance to engage in a major humanistic discipline, the study of literature, which is challenging and enriching in itself. The English major also provides sound professional training for those interested in high school or college teaching, the teaching of English as a second language, business or technical writing, or graduate work. And the program is an excellent background for students entering professional schools or planning business careers.

The English major offers four concentrations, which have been designed to meet the needs of students with a general interest in literature and of those with special interests in writing or teaching. Students seeking a strong background in literature, history, theory, and analysis should take the general concentration in English, which combines the historical and critical study of literature with innovative approaches to critical methods, women’s studies, nontraditional literatures, and non-Western literature in English.

The concentration in English with an emphasis on TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) provides a combination of advanced work in applied linguistics with training in current methods of language teaching.

Career Opportunities

For career information, please visit the Wright State University Office of Career Services:
 
http://www.wright.edu/administration/career/explorecareers/evaluatemajorscareers.html

Campus Contact Information

Department of English Language and Literature
470 Millett Hall
937.775.3136
fax: 937.775.2707
english@wright.edu
http://www.wright.edu/cola/Dept/eng/

Additional Comments

Academic success resources (math, writing, tutoring): http://www.wright.edu/uc/success/

Admissions: http://www.wright.edu/admissions/

Financial Aid: http://www.wright.edu/financialaid/

Transitional Advising WebPage (TAP): http://www.wright.edu/semesters-advising