English Education

Overview

Mission Statement

The English and Theatre Arts Department provides undergraduate education in the discipline of English and theatre, which includes studies in the language itself, in literature that expresses the accumulated resources of human thought and experience, and in the effective use of language in written and oral expression. English and theatre are presented chiefly as an area of knowledge important to the liberal arts tradition but also as preparation for post-graduate or professional study and as preparation for a career immediately following graduation.

The department maintains that the understanding and appreciation of the art of theatre can best be taught by participation. Students from all majors may participate in theatre classes and University productions.

A grade of C- or above must be earned in all courses that are required in a major or a minor.

Requirements

General Education Requirements for Education Majors

All Education majors must pursue the Bachelor of Arts General Education requirements. Additionally, certain General Education courses are mandated for Education majors. Education
candidates are required to take the following General Education courses and not select an alternative from other courses within that General Education category.
Specific general education courses required for Education majors are PSYC 203, MATH 102 or MATH 111 (or higher).

Additional information for all candidates seeking teaching licensure:

While completion of the Praxis II: Content and Praxis II: PLT exams is an exit requirement, passing scores on those exams is not. However, candidates must earn passing scores on both exams in order to attain North Dakota licensure. Candidates are required to complete the Praxis II: Content exam prior to student teaching. The Praxis II: PLT exam must be taken before the completion of student teaching. Candidates who plan to teach in states other than North Dakota should consult with that state’s education department since each state has its own licensure requirements and administers its own licensing process.

Core Courses

ENGL 201	Introduction to Literary Study and Analysis	3
ENGL 210	World Literature to 1500	3
ENGL 230	English Literature to 1785	3
ENGL 231	English Literature Since 1785	3
ENGL 250	American Literature to 1865	3
ENGL 251	American Literature since 1865	3
ENGL 314	Advanced Expository Writing	3
ENGL 331	Shakespeare	3
ENGL 351	History of the English Language	3
ENGL 401	English Grammar	3
ENGL 414	Advanced Multi-Genre Writing	3
ENGL 497	Writing Portfolio	1
ENGL	Elective	3

Total Credit Hours: 37

 

Plan of Study

Outcomes

The graduate with a degree in English will be able to

1. Write college-level expository and argumentative essays and, as appropriate, creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry;
2. Apply basic information literacy methods and techniques as appropriate to expository and argumentative essays, including preparation of formal research papers;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the history of the English language and/or an understanding of its grammatical and rhetorical components;
4. Interpret literature at the college level;
5. Relate literature to history and culture, including (as appropriate) Christian thought, experience, and values;
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the history of literature in English in terms of major periods and authors;
7. Demonstrate an understanding of a range of literary and rhetorical genres.

The Teacher Education program has adopted the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards as its program outcomes. These standards have been adopted by a majority of states, including North Dakota. Candidates in the UJ Teacher Education program will demonstrate competency in the ten InTASC standards, which are:

1. Learner Development
2. Learning Differences
3. Learning Environments
4. Content Knowledge
5. Application of Content
6. Assessment
7. Planning for Instruction
8. Instructional Strategies
9. Professional Learning and Ethical Practice
10. Leadership and Collaboration