Department of English and Modern Languages
English Program
For updated information, see our website at https://www.fhsu.edu/english.
The English program offers courses in writing, language, and literature. The study of English forms a cornerstone of a liberal arts education and will help you:
- Become an adaptable thinker, confident in your ability to determine your own path
- Learn to analyze, express, and understand information at a time when information literacy is an essential skill
- Know how to bring innovation and creativity to the workplace
- Acquire skills that employers are searching for, like critical thinking, creativity, and written/verbal communication
Because these skills are transferable to dozens of fields, earning a degree in English not only lets you explore your interests in writing, language, and literature, but will also give you extraordinary career flexibility
English at FHSU: Whether you focus your coursework on literature, teaching, or writing, studying English gives you the range of skills you’ll need to thrive in a career…and in life:
- In-depth classes open your mind to new cultures and ideas through the classics of literature and works by contemporary authors
- You’ll develop the ability to think critically, make reasoned decisions, and solve problems
- You’ll heighten your ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- You’ll hone your curiosity, giving you career agility to succeed in an increasingly complex global workplace and diverse society
Find your passion by planning service-learning projects, working on the award-winning student-run journal Lines from the Middle of Nowhere, or tutoring in the Writing Center.
Modern Languages Program
For more information, visit the website at https://www.fhsu.edu/mlng/.
Gain an invaluable leading edge and set yourself apart in a global workplace when you graduate with foreign language experience at the tip of your tongue.
Our programs will guide you in exhibiting advanced thinking and a heightened sense of intelligence and culture that can open doors for you in our global business world or international academic settings.
If you have an interest in foreign languages and desire to be exposed to new cultures, a degree in Modern Languages will suit you well. You will be equipped with the skills needed to better understand other cultures.
Empower yourself to explore the language of another country through valuable experiential learning:
- Be prepared to pursue dozens of careers
- Experience fascinating coursework and engage with supportive faculty and staff who have experience traveling all over the world
- Take advantage of unique extracurricular activities and student resources within a diverse department
Policy. Heritage Speakers of Spanish, German, or French or students with prior experience in these languages should arrange to take an online placement exam through the Department of Modern Languages to determine possible eligibility for advanced standing.
Master of Arts: English
For information on earning this degree, please contact the department.
Bachelors
- English | Bachelor of Arts: English (Literature)
- English | Bachelor of Arts: English (Teaching)
- English | Bachelor of Arts: English (Writing)
- English | Bachelor of Arts: Global Business English
- Modern Languages | Bachelor of Arts: Modern Languages (Spanish and Teacher Education)
- Modern Languages | Bachelor of Arts: Modern Languages (Spanish for Specific Purposes)
Minors
Certificates
Masters
English
The study of basic writing with emphasis on the conventions and processes of academic writing. Required of all freshmen as determined by (1) ACT standard score of 14 or below in English; or (2) ACT score between 15 and 18 in English and score of 3.1 or below on Directed Self Placement. Students completing this course will have three credit hours added to the minimum degree requirements.
The study of basic writing with emphasis on the conventions and processes of academic writing. Students completing this course will have three credit hours added to the minimum degree requirements.
Prepares students for advanced English language competencies in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through the study of English grammar, mechanics, punctuation, vocabulary, and public speaking.
Study and application of rhetorical principles of writing with particular emphasis on analyzing and writing expository prose.
Study of rhetorical principles of writing with particular emphasis on argumentation and research.
A study of literature as a vehicle for giving enduring form to the perception of universal themes basic to the human condition, such as conformity, rebellion, society, initiation, love, morality, and death.
A study of the short story, drama, poetry, and the novel as expressions of the human quest for meaning and understanding with emphasis on close reading and critical analysis of literary texts.
Introductory instruction and practice in various types of writing, such as fiction, poetry, and drama.
A survey of American literature from the beginning to the Civil War.
A survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present.
A study of ideal societies as portrayed in fiction with emphasis on the values we place upon such key ideas as concern for environment and natural resources, genetic and behavioral engineering, freedom vs security and control, health care and education, and the role of the arts as we strive to achieve the best possible life we can.
A topics-based approach to imaginative literature as a way of contemplating the world's complexities.
Special attention is devoted to theme evaluation, unit construction, and current techniques and materials available in dealing with students of diverse abilities.
An in-depth study of a particular topic in English not dealt with in the regular curriculum. Virtual College courses offered under this number count for teacher recertification, or for the BGS or MLS degrees.
An in-depth study of a particular topic in English not dealt with in the regular curriculum. Virtual College courses offered under this number count for teacher recertification, or for the BGS or MLS degrees.
An in-depth study of a particularly topic in writing not dealt with in the regular curriculum. Virtual College courses offered under this number count for teacher recertification, or for the BGS or MLS degrees.
An in-depth study of a particularly topic in writing not dealt with in the regular curriculum. Virtual College courses offered under this number count for teacher recertification, or for the BGS or MLS degrees.
A study of the most important theories of literature from Aristotle to the present.
A study of the most important theories of literature from Aristotle to the present.
A study of American literature in selected periods.
A study of American literature in selected periods.
Studies in American Literary Genres.
Studies in American Literary Genres.
A study of selected American authors.
A study of selected American authors.
A study of selected American regional literatures.
A study of selected American regional literatures.
A study of British literature in selected periods.
A study of British literature in selected periods.
A study of selected British literary genres.
A study of selected British literary genres.
A study of selected British authors.
A study of selected British authors.
Courses provides practical experience in the teaching and administration of composition, and literature. Appropriate subtitle will be added to reflect the specific course substance.
Courses provides practical experience in the teaching and administration of composition, and literature. Appropriate subtitle will be added to reflect the specific course substance.
A course in selected approaches to the study of language. Studies in genre and qualitative methods for writing research.
A course in selected approaches to the study of language. Studies in genre and qualitative methods for writing research.
A study of literature in English translation.
A study of literature in English translation.
A study of selected social, cultural, and intellectual themes in literature.
A study of selected social, cultural, and intellectual themes in literature.
A study of selected works from world literature in English or in translation.
A study of selected works from world literature in English or in translation.
A study of folklore or mythology.
A study of folklore or mythology.
A comparative study in literature that crosses national or geographic boundaries.
A comparative study in literature that crosses national or geographic boundaries.
Modern Languages
An introductory course in French. Hearing and speaking are stressed initially, followed by reading and writing. This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of the French language.
An introductory course in German. Hearing and speaking are stressed initially, followed by reading and writing. This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of the German language.
An introductory course in Spanish. Hearing and speaking are stressed initially, followed by reading and writing. This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of the Spanish language.
A beginning level course in modern Mandarin Chinese for students with little or no prior experience in the language. Students learn basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Mandarin Chinese.
A beginning level course in modern Mandarin Chinese which continues to develop basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills begun in Beginning Chinese I
Conversation, laboratory drill, and readings constitute a general introduction to German literature.
Conversation and readings constitute a general introduction to German culture.
Conversation and readings constitute a general introduction to Spanish culture.
This course is designed specifically for heritage speakers of Spanish with oral proficiency but little or no formal training in the language. The course aims to help heritage language speakers further develop their Spanish language skills, to acquire Spanish literacy skills, and to learn more about their Hispanic cultural heritage. This course will help students enhance their bilingual range by developing a broad command of the language, thus better preparing them for future career opportunities.
An in-depth study of a topic in foreign languages not dealt with in the regular curriculum.
Conversation and readings constitute a general introduction to French culture.
Study of theories of second language acquisition, instructional methods, and the use of instructional technology.
This course develops the student's oral and listening skills in Spanish at the low advanced level.
A review of the major points of grammar with strong emphasis on composition and mastery of the Spanish verb.
An introductory course presenting the medical expressions and terminology related to the relationship between patients and the health professionals in Spanish.
The second course in the Spanish for Health Professions track leading to a concentration in Spanish for Specific Purposes. It focuses on the acquisition of more advanced medical/health vocabulary and the further advancement of linguistic and cultural competence in the target language.
This is the capstone course in the Spanish for Health Professions track.
An introductory course in translation for students of Spanish that accommodates students with an advanced level of Spanish.
This course provides an opportunity for the practical application of translating and interpreting theories and strategies learned in previous translating and interpreting coursework. It also allows students to utilize and further develop their linguistic training in Spanish in an applied field setting related to other academic coursework and/or a desired future vocation.
This course is designed for students with an advanced level of Spanish. It is the first in a series of three Business Spanish courses offered. It focuses on terminology, issues, and scenarios that are pertinent to the business work in Spanish-speaking countries and the United States. This course is taught in Spanish and will ask students to rely on and further develop their interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive modes of communication. In addition to continuing to develop their linguistic repertoires, students will garner a greater understanding of intercultural competency by considering sociocultural and socilinguistic issues relevant to fostering business connections across cultures.
This course is designed for students with an advanced level of Spanish. It is the second in a series of three Business Spanish courses offered. It focuses on terminology, issues and scenarios that are pertinent to the business world in Spanish-speaking countries and the United States. This course is taught in Spanish ans will ask students to rely on and further develop their interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive modes of communication. In addition to continuing to develop their linguistic repertoires, students will garner a greater understanding of intercultural competency by considering sociocultural and sociolinguistic issues relevant to fostering business connections across cultures.
This course provides an opportunity for the practical application of knowledge acquired in the first two courses of the Business Spanish course sequence. It also allows students to utilize and further develop their linguistic training in Spanish in an applied field setting related to other academic coursework and/or a desired future vocation.
Progressive development of structured and free conversation.
Progressive development of structured and free conversation.
Progressive development of structured and free conversation.
Progressive development of structured and free conversation.
The culture and civilization of Spain from its origin to the present as revealed in history, literature, and the fine arts.
A study of the customs, culture, and manners of Spanish America with a view to developing an understanding of the people and their attitudes.
Linguistics is the scientific study of language and is concerned with describing the rule-governed structures of languages. This course establishes the basis for the application of linguistic principles and provides an overview of linquistic rules with a focus on Spanish.
A survey of Spanish peninsular literature from its origin through such Golden Age authors as Cervantes.
A survey of Spanish peninsular literature of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
A survey of Latin-American literature from Colonial times to the present.
Practical experience in classroom procedures, including tutorial activities.