A major in English will bring the world to you:
Travel back in time to the campfires of the Anglo-Saxons.
Travel forward in time to experience the thrills of the undiscovered future.
Travel today's world to find out what's happening in other places through the literature of Nigeria, Russia, Germany, France, Spain, Colombia, Norway, South Africa--and the whole world.
A major in English will help you understand people:
You'll become friends with centuries-old characters who will make you laugh, cry, and think.
You'll learn about the people of the past and appreciate the people of the present.
And you'll even discover your own independent voice and creative style.
A major in English will also develop your communication skills:
You'll discover that the benefits will be boundless in the "real world."
What's New
1 - Spanish and Chinese - Southern Wesleyan University offers Beginning and Advanced Spanish and Chinese. Additional levels will be added in future semesters.
2 - TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages.
Southern Wesleyan University offers all of the courses required for add-on certification for teachers.
These courses are also helpful for ministers, missionaries, and business people who work in diverse settings.
The courses include:
ENGL 3103 - Principles and Strategies for Teaching TESOL
ENGL 4203 - Modern Grammar and Linguistics
ENGL 4303 - History of the English Language
EDUC 3153 - Teaching Reading and Writing to Limited English Proficient (LEP) Learners
EDUC 3163 - Testing/Assessment for Language Minority Learners
ENGL 4813 - Practicum in the Instruction of TESOL
3 - General Education requirements taught by Humanities include Freshman English I, Speech Communication, and Humanities I, II, III.