2018-2019 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of English and Foreign Languages
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Foreign Language Placement Exam:
This test is required of all students who had foreign language in high school and wish to continue that same language in college. This exam is used for placement and may only be attempted once. All tests are 60 minutes. A student cannot register for the foreign language that was used to satisfy the CPC requirement unless a test score is on file.
Languages Covered: French, German, and Spanish. For all other languages, please call the department.
Undergraduate Programs
The Creative Writing track of the English major emphasizes the writing of poetry, fiction, drama, and creative nonfiction, encouraging the crossing of genres. Creative Writing students learn to examine poems and prose works with the eyes of apprentice writers, energetically mastering the best literary models. Working intensely with faculty mentors, Creative Writing majors mature into promising artists in their craft and learn to educate the discerning readers of the future.
Bachelor of Arts with a major in English and a concentration in Literature
The Literature tracks of the English major immerse students in a broadly based study of American, British, and World literature. Working closely with faculty mentors, students in the literature track acquire a foundation in great literary texts while also exploring other areas of the English curriculum, such as creative writing, rhetoric, or linguistics.
Bachelor of Arts with a major in English and a concentration in Professional Writing and Rhetoric
The Professional Writing and Rhetoric track of the English major emphasizes a broad knowledge of rhetoric, including its history, trends, methods, issues, and themes. Students in this track work closely with faculty mentors who provide encouragement and assistance in completing focused, timely research projects. Augusta University’s Professional Writing and Rhetoric program specializes in genre and language theory, style, public discourses, and writing pedagogy. Students in this track enjoy considerable flexibility in developing a course of study that will promote scholarly and professional development.
Bachelor of Arts with a major in English and a Secondary Teacher Certification
The certification program in Literature and Secondary Education allows students to complete a baccalaureate literature degree in English and become certified to teach English in Georgia secondary schools. Students who successfully complete all requirements will receive a Secondary English Instructional I teaching certificate. Course work is required in both English and education, and students complete a teaching apprenticeship before certification to acquire valuable experience in the classroom.
The ability to communicate in more than one language has become a prized skill in the global marketplace. The foreign language major prepares students for this changing marketplace. The French track is designed for students interested in the French language and French-speaking cultures. Students will develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in French and be prepared to use the French language in their field of interest upon graduation. Study abroad and other activities are available to promote language proficiency. The program consists 30 hours of upper-division French classes.
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Foreign Languages and a concentration in French with P-12 Teacher Certification
The ability to communicate in more than one language has become a prized skill in the global marketplace. The foreign language major with a French education track (P-12 certification) is designed for students interested in the dynamic field of education. Students will learn about the education system of the United States while furthering their knowledge of the French language so that they are prepared to enter the classroom upon graduation. The program combines 30 hours of upper-division French classes and a minor in education.
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Foreign Languages and a concentration in Spanish
The ability to communicate in more than one language has become a prized skill in the global marketplace. The foreign language major prepares students for this changing marketplace. In the United States in particular, Spanish has become one of the most widely used languages other than English. The Spanish track is designed for students interested in the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures. Students will develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in Spanish and be prepared to use the Spanish language in their field of interest upon graduation. Study abroad, Spanish clubs, internships, and other activities are also available to promote language proficiency. The program consists of 30 hours of upper-division Spanish classes.
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Foreign Languages and a concentration in Spanish with P-12 Teacher Certification
The ability to communicate in more than one language has become a prized skill in the global marketplace. The foreign language major with a Spanish education track (P-12 certification) is designed for students interested in the dynamic field of education. Students will learn about the education system of the United States while furthering their knowledge of the Spanish language so that they are prepared to enter the classroom upon graduation. The program combines 30 hours of upper-division Spanish classes and a minor in education.
Certificates
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- Certificate to Teach English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL Certificate
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The Certificate in Linguistics serves students who desire to undertake a scientific study of language as a communication system. While Linguistics is not a study of multiple languages, this certificate program is suitable for students who study one or more languages in addition to English, and it is especially well suited for students who transfer into the institution with significant numbers of credits in a foreign language other than those currently offered at Augusta University. The certificate program will prepare students for further study or careers in interpretation, translation, speech/audio pathology, business, or further study in multiple areas of linguistics. Knowledge attained in the courses that comprise the Linguistics Certificate complements majors in Foreign Languages, English, International Studies, Anthropology, or Computer Science.
Description and Objective of the Certificate:
The TESOL Certificate is a fifteen-hour undergraduate certificate. The certificate may be completed by any undergraduate student. The goal of this certificate is to enable students to teach English to speakers of other languages abroad or in private institutions in the USA by providing essential knowledge and teaching skills. It includes courses such as English linguistics, English grammar, culture, and teaching methods. The TESOL Certificate will be awarded at the end of the undergraduate program. A notation will be made on the student’s transcript once the courses are completed. This certificate is also available to post-baccalaureate students as an add-on. For transfer students, three credits are accepted. Applicants must register with English and Foreign Languages Office. All course work must have been completed within the seven academic years preceding the completion of the certificate.
Student Admissions Criteria
- 60 hours in the undergraduate program
- 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Completion of a foreign language at the 2002 level or equivalent. Students could be exempted from the foreign language requirement after taking the written and oral exams if they place in the intermediate-mid level according to the ACTFL standards
Minor in English Creative Writing
The Creative Writing minor emphasizes fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction genres. Students will learn to analyze creative genres and will work closely with faculty mentorsrs to produce quality manuscripts.
Minor in English Literature
The literature minor allows students to study American, British, and World literature. Working closely with faculty mentors, students acquire a foundation in great literary texts.
Minor in French
The French minor is designed for students interested in the French language and French-speaking cultures. Students will develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in French and be prepared to use the French language in their field of interest upon graduation.
Minor in German
The ability to communicate in more than one language has become a prized skill in the global marketplace. The foreign language minor prepares students for this changing marketplace. The German minor is designed for students interested in the German language and German-speaking cultures. Students will develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in German and be prepared to use the German language in their field of interest upon graduation. The minor requires 18 hours of German classes.
Courses taken to satisfy Core Areas A through E may not be counted as coursework in the minor.
Minor in Humanities
The fifteen-credit-hour Humanities minor is designed for students who wish to study art, literature, music, and related fields beyond the two required World Humanities courses. It allows students to explore arts and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective. Ideally, a student who plans to minor in Humanities should complete an application for the minor during the semester in which the student is enrolled in World Humanities II (HUMN 2002). The form is available on the Humanities Program website. The student will then select courses in consultation with a Humanities advisor.
Courses taken to satisfy Core Areas A through E may not be counted as coursework in the minor.
Minor in Professional Writing and Rhetoric
The Professional Writing and Rhetoric minor emphasizes a broad knowledge of rhetoric, including its history, trends, methods, issues, and themes. Students work closely with faculty mentors to produce focused, timely research projects, and professional-quality writing. Upon completion of the minor, students will be prepared to produce professional writing in their chosen career.
Minor in Spanish
The Spanish minor is designed for students interested in the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. Students will develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in Spanish and be prepared to use the Spanish language in their field of interest upon graduation.
Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies
The interdisciplinary Women’s and Gender Studies Minor is designed for students who wish to study how gender, as it intersects with other identities, influences everyday life; special consideration is given to the study of women’s perspecitives. Fifteen hours of course work is required, with at least 9 hours of upper-division credit. A grade of C or better is required in all courses. Students should register for cross-listed courses under the WGST course heading.
Before graduation, a student minoring in Women’s and Gender Studies will submit a portfolio for review to the Women’s and Gender Studies Program Committee. The portfolio must contain work from three different disciplines and a reflective essay that reflects the student’s mastery of Women’s and Gender Studies learning outcomes; it may also contain a project undertaken outside of a Women’s and Gender Studies class. The student will also participate in an exit interview.
Courses taken to satisfy Core Areas A through E may not be counted as coursework in the minor.
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