无论是主修英语还是辅修英语, you will encounter some of life’s fundamental questions about the human condition. 你会想 about the truth-telling possibilities of story, cultivating an understanding of the word as God’s uniquely human gift.
你会想, 读, and write extensively in an 英语 academic program marked by a strong degree of community both inside and outside the classroom. 你将阅读的文本包括 贝奥武夫, 莎士比亚, and traditional great works of the Western canon, 以及世界范围内新兴的声音.
And because the study of 英语 also rests on the rigorous tools of critical thinking and textual interpretation, you will find an 英语 major or minor is excellent preparation for life beyond the university as well.
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Entering and completing an 英语 major or minor
In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, so if you change your mind about a major or minor, 或者想要包含一个额外的程序, 你可以这样做, 如下所述.
Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen major(s) and minor(s) by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a major within their first two quarters at SPU.
- 如果这是你在西雅图大学的第一节课 and you identified the 英语 major as your first choice on your application for admission to the University, 你已经进入专业了. 改变或增加大调或小调; 遵循以下说明.
- If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0或更高， 遵循以下说明 主修:进入本系主修或辅修.
- Students on academic probation (with an SPU cumulative GPA below 2.0) will not be permitted to enter a new major or minor until they regain good academic standing.
- 这所大学要求成绩达到C或更高 in all classes that apply to a major or minor; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
- 为了在这个项目中取得进展， meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, 课程进展, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the major or minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different major or minor.
- You must complete the major or minor requirements that are in effect in the SPU 本科目录 for the year you enter the major or minor.
Certification with elementary education endorsement
If you plan to teach in an elementary school and are interested in 英语 or Language Arts, 你必须主修 综合研究 with a concentration in Language Arts and complete the 教师认证 计划通过教育学院. The faculty advisor for the Language Arts concentration is Dr. 4月Middeljans. Alternatively, you may pursue your certification as a post-baccalaureate or graduate student.
Certification with secondary education endorsement
If you plan to teach 英语 in a middle or high school, 你应该主修英语并完成 教师认证 计划通过教育学院. Alternatively, you may pursue your certification as a post-baccalaureate or graduate student.
出国留学机会
苏格兰和爱尔兰研讨会
本次SPU全球研讨会，由 Dr. Chaney, offers an opportunity to study Celtic literature and culture in Edinburgh and Dublin in late August and early September (prior to the start of Autumn Quarter).
英格兰的研讨会
本次SPU全球研讨会，由 Dr. 威雷特，提供了一个学习C. S. Lewis in Oxford and Cambridge in late August and early September (prior to the start of Autumn Quarter).
南非研讨会
本次SPU全球研讨会，由 Dr. •西格尔画, offers an opportunity to study literature and culture in South Africa during the month of December.
罗马的文学和创意写作
这个暑期课程，由 Dr. 麦尔, offers the opportunity to study literature and creative writing while staying in the Eternal City of Rome for a month.
西班牙和摩洛哥研讨会
本次SPU全球研讨会，由 Dr. •西格尔画, offers an opportunity to study North African literature and culture in Morocco during the month of December.
For details about these and other study abroad opportunities, visit SPU’s 出国留学 页面.