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2020-2021 Southeastern University - Traditional Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Southeastern University - Traditional Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English and Intercultural Studies, Bachelor of Arts


Bachelor of Arts in English and Intercultural Studies Degree Audit

The English and Intercultural Studies major seeks to provide students with a basic foundation for teaching English overseas and ministering in diverse cultures. Intensive study in English and Intercultural Studies equips students with the knowledge, skills, and classroom experiences to become a successful English language teacher or continue graduate training as a professional linguist. The program assists students in developing a worldview, cultural understanding, and approach to life based on biblical Christianity. Students in this program receive professional preparation and credentialing for a career in TESOL or linguistics. This major produces highly qualified English language instructors for intensive English programs, English language schools, and adult ESL basic education programs both stateside and overseas. The EIS major also provides a strong preparation for graduate study in linguistics.

Grades of C- or less will not be counted for TESOL certificate courses.  See TESOL certificate course list for applicable courses.  

Four Year Plan

English and Intercultural Studies, Bachelor of Arts Four Year Plan  

Minors

Applied Linguistics, Minor  

TESOL (Teach English To Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate  

Foundational Core - 55 Hours


Intellectual and Practical Skills - 15 Hours


Engaging Human Culture and the Natural World - 19 Hours


Behavioral Science: Select One (1) of the Following [3 Credits]:


Social Science: Select One (1) of the Following [3 Credits]:


Historical Perspective: Select One (1) of the Following [3 Credits]:


Humanities: Select One (1) of the Following [3 Credits]:


Select One (1) of the Following [3 Credits]:


Language Requirement (Intermediate Level) - 6 Hours


The Bachelor of Science in English and Intercultural Studies degree requires 6 hours of one foreign language at the intermediate level.

Note: Students demonstrating proficiency at the Intermediate B level may take 6 additional hours of General Electives.

Major - English & Intercultural Studies - 49 Hours


Free Electives - 10 Hours


Internship - 4 Credits


Total Program Hours - 120 Hours