School of Writing, Languages & Cultures

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Dr. Julie Bates, Director

Writing, Languages, and Cultures Faculty

Full-Time: Oluwayinka Arawomo, Julie Bates, Emily Fontenot, Michael W. Hollis-George, Bri Lafond, Scott Lambert, Tony R. Magagna, Anne Matthews, Park Parkison

English

With an emphasis on learning by reflective action, Millikin offers three English majors: (1) Writing, (2) English Studies, and (3) English Education. We emphasize student performance as writers, readers, and teachers of English-offering an educational journey through great works of the past, exploring intriguing writings of the present, and preparing students to write, publish, or teach in the future. Millikin English students engage in the process of making meaning with texts and learn by reflecting on those language processes.

Contemporary English studies integrate text analysis (critical reading) and text production (writing and publishing). Our English faculty and students consider multicultural contexts as well as employ the latest digital technologies for editing and publishing.

The major in English studies at Millikin serves both the liberal arts student with a strong interest in literature and writing as well as the student who plans to enter a profession such as teaching, web design, journalism, publishing, library science, medicine, professional writing, business, or law. English is an excellent preparation for any profession or career that requires clear thinking and writing. English studies provide a rich understanding of human experience, culture, and contemporary issues. The Department offers courses in the writers and cultural traditions of England and America, as well as international literature in translation, contemporary rhetoric, professional writing, creative writing, film, journalism, web publishing, and print media publishing.

The Core Curriculum

All English majors complete a 21-credit core curriculum that includes 6 credits in literary traditions, 3 credits in rhetoric and poetics, 3 credits in computer publishing technologies, 6 credits in literary and writing theories, and a senior capstone course. The core curriculum provides a strong foundation in literary rhetorical, and cultural traditions. The core also ensures that all English majors graduate with expertise in contemporary approaches to writing and publishing.

Modern Languages Area of Study

French, Italian, and Spanish

The educational philosophy of Modern Languages faculty is to prepare students to be proficient in the language(s) of their study. Millikin graduates have continued in the fields of education, international business and government. All language students are encouraged to spend at least one semester in an accredited study-abroad program. The University is affiliated with the Institute for the International Education of Students, which has centers around the world.

Modern Language classes offer elementary and intermediate language instruction, advanced courses in oral and written expression and culture, as well as the study of literature. Course work is conducted in the target language. An evaluation of students’ high-school transcripts is to be made by the department faculty prior to initial enrollment in a language course.

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