English proficiency is key for students to have successful careers and make valuable contributions to the development of their nations. At Stamford International University, we understand the pivotal role English plays in today’s world. That is why our International and Bilingual Programs are built to help our students achieve high levels of English language proficiency in the course of their studies.

At the cornerstone of our language policy lies The Laureate English Program (L.E.P.), an academic English program which prepares students for English-medium instruction (EMI) in both our International and Bilingual Programs. The L.E.P. draws on resources and experience made available to us by our world-class partners in language teaching, assessment and quality assurance – Cambridge University Press, Cambridge English Language Assessment, and Bell Educational Services.... [-]

We’re a collaborative community where students and faculty challenge each other intellectually and creatively.

English students at Hope dive deep into the literature of every kind and learn how to improve their writing with masters of the craft. Through composition, creative writing and literature classes, our students become more artistic in their scholarship and more knowledgeable in their creativity.

Small classes and one-on-one collaboration foster an environment that is both demanding and encouraging. We offer a wide range of unique courses taught by professors who love what they do and take joy in furthering their students intellectually, spiritually and socially. Being a part of our department is much more than time spent in class and individual coursework.... [-]

English majors tend to be readers or writers. Many are both. Through coursework in literature, writing, linguistics and the history of the English language, students explore a diverse range of texts with the goal of becoming thoughtful and knowledgeable readers, writers, thinkers, communicators, and artists.

In addition to reading and writing, students are introduced to the principles of linguistics, writing pedagogy, community literacies, publishing, workplace writing and creative writing. They read and engage in discussions about literary works, participate in literary criticism, write in a variety of analytical argumentative and creative genres, and are challenged to view language through artistic, social and scientific lenses.... [-]

The English major at Aquinas prepares you for your career and for life through the study of literature and language. In our English Literature major, you will meet some of the greatest writers in the world and keep pace with current trends in such fields as women’s studies, minority literatures, world literature in English, and film studies. Our English Major with a Writing Emphasis will develop written skills, vital in any field your future may hold. Our writing and journalism minors offer you opportunities to express yourself and bring your writing skills to professional levels, no matter your major.

The Bachelor in English Language and Culture concentrates on different aspects of the English language and on literature written in English: language proficiency, linguistics, and the literature from the Middle Ages down to the present day, from the birthplace of the language in England to the United States and all parts of the Commonwealth. We cover theory, the entire range of genres and modes of writing, besides placing a strong emphasis on the cultural context of literary texts.

In the first year of the BA degree in English Language and Culture, you will read a broad range of literary texts and you will learn about English as a language. You will analyse many important works, study literary theory, and engage with writings in English from the beginnings to the present.... [-]

Welcome to the Department of English Language and Comparative Literature. In this age of global exchange, the ENCL program promotes a study of literature that expands cultural connections among societies and bridges disciplines.

The departmental course offerings include classes in world literature, critical theory and interdisciplinary studies where students work intensively with a distinguished faculty of scholars in Turkish, Ottoman, European, Anglo-American and Postcolonial literary and cultural studies. At the same time, the major encourages students to take advantage of the rich offerings of courses in other KU departments or study abroad.

Our major leads to the advanced study of literature at the graduate level and provides a strong basis for advanced degrees and/or careers in publishing, journalism, cultural studies, philosophy, education, international relations, film, and entertainment.... [-]

The Department of English Language and Literature came into existence once the University was founded, and the Translation Department was founded in 2001. These two divisions, which are merged into one Department, boast a distinguished faculty with specializations in literature, translation, and French. Since the Department was founded, it has carried out its work successfully, giving foremost priority to a steady development of its study plan to ensure that it is up-to-date, comprehensive, and keeps abreast with the latest needs and demands of the times. The Department’s Literature division focuses on classical literature and antiquity, but it also gives modern and post-modern literature a lot of attention.... [-]

It aspires to reach a distinguished status in education in the area of humanities and social sciences, in order to enhance our competitiveness at the local and Arab levels.

Our mission is to provide students with the basic skills of linguistic and translation sciences; to build up their language competences & to enhance the necessary translation techniques so as to keep up with the labor market requirements.

As an educator, you will be expected to have strong pedagogical skills, good judgments in practice and preparedness in delivering knowledge to the diverse needs of students.

Being a teacher means that you will have the important job of intellectually, ethically and spiritually educating a future generation of leaders. With our Bachelor of Education program, a whole world of opportunity awaits you, in one of the most important professions in society.

Our Bachelor of Education program is a 5-year program approved by the Teachers Council of Thailand and the Office of the Higher Commission of Higher Education. The program focuses on developing skills and expertise needed in the profession of teaching English, through the integration of knowledge in innovation, information technology, modern educational materials, and effective classroom management, together with a variety of activities to help achieve maximum efficiency in the teaching profession.... [-]

The English Department fosters students’ love of literature through rigorous examination of texts, challenging discussion, thoughtful writing and training in different theoretical approaches. Students explore the works of important writers in multiple genres from many countries and time periods, as well as the ideas, cultural values and debates literature presents, supported by a faculty with diverse interdisciplinary interests.

The skills practiced in our curriculum foster a deeper understanding of the English language, independent thought and critical acumen, all of which prepare students for such varied careers as advertising, creative writing, law, journalism, public relations, publishing and teaching.... [-]

The program in English and Translation is designed to provide students with a high level of communication skills, a scientific knowledge of the English language, a thorough training in translation, and the capacity for appreciating and analyzing literature. It also endows the learner with various skills essential for teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL). To achieve its goals, the program offers a variety of courses in language, translation, and literature.

MISSION

The Department of English & Translation seeks to provide high-quality education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We are committed to teaching and learning in a diverse and interdisciplinary environment, in which constructive dialogue is of primary importance. Our graduates in English & Translation will excel in creative and critical thinking, global communication, personal integrity, and civic responsibility. Our scholarly agenda prioritizes innovation for the benefit of higher education and community in the region and beyond.... [-]

This programme gives the students increased proficiency in the English language together with theoretical knowledge about English.

This comprises both oral and written proficiency, as well as a thorough introduction to English linguistics and literary theory, including the ability to correctly apply this knowledge. The focus throughout the programme is on communication, and the aim of the modules that do not explicitly focus on English is to strengthen the student's communicative ability in various ways, and to make the student aware of how the use of English is affected by historical, cultural, and social circumstances, as well as the subject area and the medium through which it is communicated.... [-]

The aims of the English courses are to help the student learn to write with a high level of accuracy, effectiveness, and fluency; to give emphasis to research techniques, particularly for prospective graduate students in English; and to help the student to develop the ability to read critically and appreciatively the best of English, American, and continental literature.

Core Curriculum: General requirements for all degrees are met by taking ENG 101, 102, and at least three hours (some degrees may require six hours) of a sophomore literature course with an ENG prefix. First-trimester freshmen and first-trimester transfer students must take English composition sequentially.... [-]

In Wells’ popular and respected English program, students investigate texts for their historical and cultural significance, for their expression of a writer’s artistic vision, and for the ways literary works relate to our own lives.You and your fellow students will read and discuss a wide range of works, from classic plays and novels to poetry that has defined generations and eras, to the often unknown but culturally significant works of minority and women writers.

At the same time, you’ll learn to develop your own voice as a writer, blending different styles to develop an understanding of how to write in different disciplines and for different purposes. Students are assisted in the development of their work and encouraged to pursue publishing opportunities through student groups and outside journals. The importance and relevance of good writing are taught across the curriculum at Wells, resulting in an expressive, connected community.... [-]

As the Department of English Language and Literature, we aim to provide our students with creative thinking and linguistic skills that enable them to think critically and act independently as individuals with the universal values of equality, tolerance, and respect for cultural differences. Our curriculum has been designed to serve this purpose with various courses of language, culture and literature in general, as well as analyses of works of literature and film, translation studies, literary theories and cultural studies. Students are also offered foreign language courses and a minor programme in other disciplines that will help them further their intellectual development and prepare them for their career path in the future.... [-]