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2012-2013 Undergraduate Programs
Overview
Language is integral to culture and literature is
one of the most complex cultural artifacts of a
language. Teaching English for mission purposes
requires familiarity with practical matters of lan-
guage instruction, as well as ability to effectively
handle significant works of literature in English.
For these purposes and others, CIU offers a major
in Applied English focusing on Literature and
Teaching English as a Foreign Language to our
students.
Purpose and Objectives
The Applied English major at Columbia
International University prepares students to teach
English effectively to nonnative speakers, whether
in the United States or abroad, a vocation for
which there is an ever-increasing demand and
provides a basis upon which to build, through fur-
ther study, a career in teaching English to native
speakers as well. Students who complete the
major earn a certificate in Teaching English as a
Foreign Language while also gaining a solid foun-
dation in major literary periods and works of
Western Civilization in general and literary works
within the English language in particular.
In addition to receiving all that the general objec-
tives, purposes and requirements of the college
provide, students completing the Applied English
major will be able to:
•
Exercise a basic understanding of applied lin-
guistics.
•
Apply practical understanding of the nature of
language, language and culture, language learn-
ing and the relationship between literature and
culture.
•
Make sound choices concerning materials,
methods and procedures for effective instruction
of students in matters of communication in
English, both written and spoken.
•
Express and apply fundamental principles and
rationale for using English language teaching as
an effective means of crosscultural ministry.
•
Guide others in understanding significant works
of literature in the English language coming from
the cultural traditions of Western Civilization for
purposes of crosscultural communication, espe-
cially for ministry purposes.
•
Articulate fundamental characteristics of
American culture, examining them in light of bib-
lical principles.
•
Understand how literature may be used as a
lens to understand culture more clearly for pur-
poses of intercultural communication and coop-
eration.
Requirements for a Major in Applied
English ....................................Minimum: 126
See page 27 for more details on core
requirements.
Bible and Theology ........................................30
BIB 1114 Old Testament: Genesis-Esther ........3
BIB 1115 Old Testament: Job-Malachi..............3
BIB 1120 New Testament Survey ......................3
BIB 3420 Principles of Bible Interpretation........3
BIB ____ Old Testament Exegetical
Book Study ........................................3
BIB ____ New Testament Exegetical
Book Study ........................................3
BIB 3616 Romans ..............................................3
BIB 4310 Progress of Redemption ....................3
THE 3301 Theology 1: God, Christ, Spirit ..........3
THE 3302 Theology 2: Sin and Salvation ..........3
General Education ..........................................36
Foundation ........................27
COM 2110 Public Speaking..................................3
ENG 1110 Composition and Research ..............3
ENG 1111 Literature and Research ....................3
MAT 2310 Mathematics Concepts and
Quantitative Reasoning ......................3
Applied English
See also minors in English and Teaching English as a Foreign Language
1. Bachelor’s Degree Core ..................................77