ENGLISH
Marston Hall
206-281-2036
www.spu.edu/depts/eng/
FACULTY:
Tom Amorose, Christine Chaney, Jennifer Maier, April Middeljans, Luke Reinsma, Kimberly Segall, Doug Thorpe, Tom Trzyna, Susan VanZanten, Mark Walhout, Greg Wolfe, Suzanne Wolfe
Studying English at Seattle Pacific University gives students a wide range of opportunities to read a rich variety of excellent literature and to use writing to explore ideas. Literature courses show how language enables us to investigate and shape our views of God, humanity, and the earth; writing courses of all kinds stress writing as a process of communication with readers and as an exploration of one's own thoughts and feelings.
Most of all, courses in English allow students to discuss the fundamental questions of human life and meaning, as well as to cultivate an appreciation of individual and cultural diversity.
An English major prepares students to enter professions such as the law, social work, ministry, or medicine; to work in a variety of businesses and governmental agencies; to teach in elementary or secondary schools; to pursue graduate study in English or other humanities disciplines; and generally to enter life with an appreciation for God's gift of the word.
Goals of the Major
- Knowledge of British, American, and world literature.
- Skill in literary criticism and scholarship.
- Understanding of the relationship between literature and the
Christian faith.
Skill in writing, whether critical or creative.
- Experience of the central role of the imagination in living
lives of compassion and service in a diverse, interconnected
world.
Admission to the Major
Applicants for a major in English must display an average GPA of
2.5 or higher (4.0 = A) in any two of the following: ENG 2225, ENG
2251, ENG 2252, ENG 2253. A student must complete the major requirements in effect when the student is admitted to the major.
Requirements for the English Major
English Major: Literature Concentration
English Major: Creative Writing Concentration
Admission to the Minor
Applicants for minors in literature or writing must display an average
GPA of 2.5 or higher (4.0 = A) in at least two English courses at
the 2000 level or above. A student must complete the minor requirements in effect when the student is admitted to the minor.
Requirements for the Literature Minor
Requirements for the Professional Writing Minor
All elective credits must be approved by the minor advisor. Electives may
be selected from among courses in various disciplines depending on the
student’s major and career goals.
English majors may apply no more than 10 credits of work in this
minor toward their major.
Requirements for the Creative Writing Minor
All elective credits must be approved by the minor advisor. Non-English majors with an emphasis in creative writing must include at least 10 credits of literature in their electives. English majors may apply no more than 10 credits of work in this minor toward their major.
Integrated Studies Major with a concentration in Language Arts
(For students seeking K-8 certification)
Students who are planning to obtain elementary school teacher certification and are interested in English or language arts must major in the integrated studies major with a concentration in language arts.
Note that students completing the integrated studies major with language arts concentration are subject to the foreign language requirements for English majors outlined below.
Requirements for Integrated Studies: Language Arts concentration
Requirements for Elementary Certification
Foreign Language Requirement
All students who complete the English major must be proficient
in a foreign language. Proficiency is established upon satisfactory
completion of the third quarter of a first-year college-level foreign
language course or its equivalent.
For alternate ways of satisfying
this requirement, see the General Education section of this Catalog.
Language proficiency is not satisfied by transfer of an associate’s
degree from a community college unless the transcript records the
completion of adequate foreign language coursework. It is strongly recommended,
however, that English majors complete at least two years
of study of either a contemporary or ancient foreign language.
Study Abroad Opportunities:
- British Isles Quarter
A biennial study abroad program, British Isles Quarter (BIQ), offers
students an opportunity to take regular English courses from an
SPU professor while residing and traveling in Great Britain for a full
academic quarter. For details about upcoming BIQs, visit Study Abroad.
- Summer Program in South Africa
A biennial summer study tour, the Summer Program in South Africa offers
students an opportunity to take regular English courses from an
SPU professor while traveling in South Africa for a month. For
details on upcoming tours, visit Study Abroad.
- Rome: Art and Incarnation
A biennial and interdisciplinary summer study tour, the Rome: Art and Incarnation program offers students an opportunity to study creative writing, aesthetics, art, art history, and theology while staying in Rome, Italy for a month. Co-sponsored by the SPU English and Art departments. For details on upcoming tours, visit Study Abroad.
Publications
Image: A Journal of the Arts and Religion
Image is an award-winning and nationally recognized
literary journal with editorial offices headquartered in the SPU Department of English. English majors may apply to work as
interns on the editorial staff of the journal.
Lingua
Lingua is SPU's annual student literary magazine. Under the direction of a faculty advisor, students design, edit, and publish the magazine.
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