Department of English and World Languages
The Department of English and World Languages offers majors and teacher
licensure in creative writing, English, and Spanish. In addition, the department
offers minors in creative writing, English, film studies, French, German, Japanese,
Latin American/Latino studies with language proficiency, Latin American/Latino
studies without language proficiency, Spanish, Spanish medical Interpretation and
teaching English as a second language.
Dr. Carl W. Brucker, Head
Witherspoon Hall, Room 142
(479) 968-0256
cbrucker@atu.edu
Professors:
Brucker, Chandler, Gemme,
Lake, Lombardo, Poznar, Ritchie,
Ward, White, Wilson, Zakharian
Associate Professors:
Enchelmayer, Ramírez, St. John,
Shaman, Worley
Assistant Professors:
Carballo, Clair, Garvin, Hoffman
Instructors:
N. Cox, Joselin-Yucra
The program in English seeks to help students express themselves effectively,
especially in writing; develop a respect for and an understanding of language;
appreciate and profit from a study of our common literary heritage; increase their
awareness of and empathy for diverse peoples and cultures; discover the
relevance of ideas and values found in their reading; and learn to think critically and
evaluate wisely.
English majors are prepared for a variety of careers in advertising,
communications, education, government, management, personnel work, public
relations, and sales. A degree in English also provides an excellent undergraduate
preparation for the student planning to pursue graduate study of business, law, or
the humanities.
The degree program in English requires 36 semester hours in English: ENGL 2063; ENGL 3013 or ENGL 3023; ENGL
3313; ENGL 3323; ENGL 3413; ENGL 3423 and six English electives. The English major must also complete two
semesters of study in one foreign language.
Students who plan to use an English degree as a preparation for law school are encouraged to complete some of the
following electives in addition to their required courses: BLAW 2033, Legal Environment of Business; PHIL 3103, Logic;
CJ 4023, Law and the Legal System; POLS 3023/CJ 3023Judicial Process; POLS 4043, American Constitutional Law;
CJ 4053, Criminal Law and the Constitution; SOC 2043/CJ 2043, Crime and Delinquency; PSY 2003, General
Psychology; SPH 2003, Public Speaking; SPH 2111-SPH 2121, Debate Practicum; SPH 4153, Persuasive Theory and
Audience Analysis; JOUR 4123, Laws of Communication.
The curriculum for teacher licensure in English is located in the catalog section for the College of Education.
Curriculum in English (BA Degree)
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Fall Semester
Sophomore
Spring
Fall
Spring
Freshman
Fall
ENGL 10131,T
Social Sciences1,T
Mathematics1,T
Beginning Language I2,5,T
TECH 1001
4
3 ENGL 10231,T
Social
3
Sciences1,T
Science with
3
Lab1,T
Beginning
3
Language II2,5,T
3
ENGL 2063
3 ENGL 3013 or ENGL 3023 3
3
Fine Arts &
Humanities1,T
3
4
Science with Lab1,T
4 Fine Arts & Humanities1,T 3
3
U.S.
History/Government1,T
3 English Elective3
3
1 Elective4
1
English Elective3
3 Elective4
3
14
Total Hours
Senior
Fall
English Elective (30004000 level)
16 Total Hours
15
Elective4
12 Elective4
13
Total Hours
15 Total Hours
16
Elective
Total Hours
Junior
Fall
1
ENGL 3313
3 ENGL 3323
3
ENGL 3413
3 ENGL 3423
3
14 Total Hours
Spring
3
English Elective
4,T
Elective
Total Hours
3 English Elective
6 Elective4,T
15 Total Hours
3
Social Sciences/Fine
3
Arts/Humanities/Speech1,T
Spring
English Elective (3000-4000
3
3
level)
3
6
15
Freshman
Spring
ENGL 10131,T
3
Social Sciences1,T
3
Mathematics1,T
3
TECH 1001
1
Elective4,T
3
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Spring Semester
Sophomore
Fall
Spring
Fall
Fine
Arts
&
3
3 Fine Arts & Humanities1,T
ENGL 10231,T
Humanities1,T
Social
U.S.
3
4
Science with Lab1,T
Sciences1,T
History/Government1,T
Science with
4
Beginning Language II2,5,T 3 ENGL 3313
Lab1,T
Beginning
3
ENGL 2063
3 English Elective3
Language I2,5,T
ENGL 3013 or ENGL
1
3 Elective4,T
Elective4
3023
Total Hours
13 Total Hours
Junior
Spring
Fall
Social Sciences/Fine
3 ENGL 3413
Arts/Humanities/Speech1,T
14
3
Elective4
Total Hours
Senior
Spring
1
ENGL 3423
3
17 Total Hours
3
3
3
15
English Elective (3000-4000
3
level)
3 English Elective3 6
English Elective (30004000 level)
3 Elective4
English Elective3
3 Elective4
6
Elective4
9
15
Total Hours
15 Total Hours
Elective
Total Hours
3
Fall
ENGL 3323
4,T
3
13
6
15 Total Hours
16
1
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
2
All minimum college hours (at least two semesters) should be in one language. Students with previous study in a foreign
language should refer to Foreign Language Advanced Placement and Credit under Credit by Examination.
3
Any 2-4000 level English courses excluding ENGL 2003, ENGL 2013, ENGL 2173, ENGL 2881, and ENGL 4881-4.
4
At least 40 of the 120 hours required for graduation must be earned in 3000-4000 level courses.
5
Students may waive three hours of language requirements for every one year of language study in high school with
grades of "C" or better.
T
Designates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are
taken at another college or university.
Minor English
The English minor is an excellent complement to any major, allowing students to choose from a wide selection of courses
in literature, advanced writing, and linguistics.
The minor in English requires 18 hours of English courses:
ENGL Electives (9 hours, excluding ENGL 1013, ENGL 1023, ENGL 1043, and ENGL 1053)
ENGL Electives (9 hours of 3000 or 4000 level)
Minor Film Studies
The film studies minor requires 18 hours of course work selected from the following:
ENGL 2173 or JOUR 2173 Introduction to Film
ENGL 3173 Studies in Film (may be repeated)
ENGL 4173 Seminar in Film Studies (may be repeated)
ENGL 4093 Seminar in Creative Writing: Screenwriting
HIST 4163 American History Through Film
SPAN 4803 Film Theory
Minor Teaching English as a Second Language
The minor in teaching English as a second language offers students an opportunity to add this useful specialization to
their transcripts.
The minor in teaching English as a second language requires 18 hours of English and world languages courses:
ENGL 4023 Second Language Acquisition
ENGL 4703 Teaching English as a Second Language
ENGL 4713 ESL Assessment
ENGL 4723 Teaching People of Other Cultures
and 6 hours selected from the following:
ENGL 3013 Systems of Grammar
ENGL 3023, FR 3023, GER 3023, SPAN 3023, SPH 3023 Linguistics
ENGL 4733 Teaching English in the Secondary School
FR 4703, GER 4703, SPAN 4703 Foreign Language Teaching Methods
Creative Writing
The program in creative writing seeks to help students develop their creative potential, especially in writing; explore the
practical aspects of publishing and getting published; learn a respect for and an understanding of language; appreciate
and profit from a study of our common literary heritage; increase their awareness of and empathy for diverse peoples and
cultures; discover the relevance of ideas and values found in their reading; and learn to think critically and evaluate wisely.
Creative writing majors are prepared for a variety of careers in advertising, communications, education, government,
management, personnel work, public relations, and sales. A degree in English also provides an excellent undergraduate
preparation for the student planning to pursue graduate study of business, law, or the humanities.
The degree program in creative writing requires 45 hours in English: ENGL 2043; ENGL 2063; ENGL 3043 ENGL 3083;
ENGL 3093; ENGL 3313; ENGL 3323; ENGL 3413; ENGL 3423; ENGL 4093;ENGL 4813 and four English electives.
Students who plan to use a creative writing degree as a preparation for law school are encouraged to complete some of
the following electives in addition to their required courses:
BLAW 2033, Legal Environment of Business;
CJ 2043/SOC 2043 Crime and Delinquency;
CJ 3023/POLS 3023 Judicial Process;
CJ 4023, Law and the Legal System;
CJ 4053, Criminal Law and the Constitution;
JOUR 4123, Laws of Communication;
PHIL 3103, Logic;
POLS 4043, American Constitutional Law;
PSY 2003, General Psychology;
SPH 2003, Public Speaking;
SPH 2111- SPH 2121, Debate Practicum;
SPH 4153, Persuasive Theory and Audience Analysis.
The curriculum for teacher licensure in creative writing is located in the catalog section for the College of Education.
Curriculum in Creative Writing (BFA Degree)
Freshman
Fall
ENGL 10131,T
3
Social
Sciences1,T
6
Mathematics1,T
Beginning
Language I4
3
TECH 1001
1
Total Hours
3
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Fall Semester
Sophomore
Spring
Fall
Spring
U.S.
Social Sciences/Fine
3
3
ENGL 10231,T
History/Government1,T
Arts/Humanities/Speech1,T
Fine Arts &
3
Fine Arts & Humanities1,T 3 ENGL 3043
Humanities1,T
Science with Lab1,T 4
Beginning Language
3
II4
Elective3,T
16 Total Hours
3
3
Science with Lab1,T
4
English Elective2
6
ENGL 2043
3
Elective3,T
3
3
ENGL 2063
3
16
Total Hours
16 Total Hours
15
Junior
Fall
ENGL 3093
3
Senior
Fall
ENGL 4093
3
ENGL 3323
3
English Elective2
3
ENGL 3423
3
Elective3,T
9
3
Spring
ENGL 3083
ENGL 3313
3
ENGL 3413
3
3,T
Spring
ENGL 4813
English Elective (3000-4000
level)
Elective3
Social
Sciences1,T
6
Elective
15 Total Hours
15
Total Hours
15 Total Hours
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Spring Semester
Sophomore
Fall
Spring
Fall
Social Sciences/Fine
3 ENGL 10231,T
3
3
Beginning Language II4
Arts/Humanities/Speech1,T
Fine Arts &
6
3
Fine Arts & Humanities1,T 3 U.S. History/Government1,T
Humanities1,T
Mathematics1,T
3
TECH 1001
1
Freshman
Spring
ENGL 10131,T
Science with Lab1,T 4
Beginning Language
3
I4
Elective3,T
13 Total Hours
Total Hours
Junior
Spring
ENGL 2043
3
ENGL 3313
3
3
ENGL 2063
3
3
16
Total Hours
Senior
Spring
English Elective2
16 Total Hours
3
ENGL 3423
3
ENGL 3323
3
ENGL 3413
3
ENGL 4093
3
3
ENGL 4813
3
Elective
Total Hours
3
English Elective
6
3,T
Elective
15 Total Hours
3
3
ENGL 3093
3,T
3
ENGL 3043
3
2
12
4
ENGL 3083
English Elective
6
Science with Lab1,T
Fall
2
3
3
6
Elective
Total Hours
3
6
15
3
Elective
Total Hours
Fall
English Elective (3000-4000
level)
15
3
Elective3
12
15 Total Hours
15
6
1
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
Any 2-4000 level English courses excluding ENGL 2003, ENGL 2013, ENGL 2173, ENGL 2881, and ENGL 4881-4.
3
At least 40 of the 120 hours required for graduation must be earned in 3000-4000 level courses.
4
Students may waive three hours of language requirements for every one year of language study in high school with
grades of "C" or better.
T
Designates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are
taken at another college or university.
2
Minor Creative Writing
The minor in creative writing provides students who cannot complete a full major with an opportunity to explore their
interests in writing.
The minor in creative writing requires 18 hours of courses:
ENGL 2043 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGL 3083 Fiction Workshop
ENGL 3093 Poetry Workshop
and 9 hours selected from the following:
ENGL 2063 Advanced Composition
ENGL 2881, ENGL 4881-4 Nebo Practicum
ENGL 3043 Literary Editing and Publishing
ENGL 4093 Seminar in Creative Writing
ENGL Electives (any 3000 or 4000 level literature course)
World Languages
The program in world languages helps students grow personally, socially, and professionally. The department works to
develop students' learning skills in world languages; to teach students to communicate effectively; to foster cultural
understanding, tolerance and world perspective; and to prepare students to live, study, or work in international settings.
World languages students are prepared to pursue graduate degrees and a variety of careers in business and industry,
communication, education, foreign service, government, and public relations.
Students may choose a degree program in Spanish; pursue studies in Chinese, Italian, Japanese, and Latin,; or complete
a minor in French, German, Japanese, Latin American/Latino studies with language proficiency, Latin American/Latino
studies without language proficiency, Spanish, and Spanish Medical Interpretation.
The degree program in World Languages requires 38 hours in world languages.
All Spanish majors are required to take the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) prior to graduation. The OPI fee is
currently $134 and assessed with enrollment in SPAN 4003. Each student is responsible for the cost of the exam.
Students with previous world languages experience may petition the Department of English and World Languages for
advanced placement and credit. Petitioners will be given written and/or oral examinations by a world languages faculty
member who will then recommend an appropriate language placement level. This placement level will not exceed FR
3013, GER 3013, JPN 2023, LAT 2013, or SPAN 3013, and will be approved by the department head. Students who
have omitted one or more courses in the basic language sequence will receive credit for omitted courses when they have
validated their advanced placement by passing the course into which they are placed with a grade of "C" or better.
Students who want to improve their Japanese language skills and cultural knowledge may do so by studying for a
semester or a year at Komazawa University in Tokyo. (see the catalog entry under Student Exchange Opportunities).
The curriculum for teacher licensure in Spanish is located in the catalog section of the College of Education.
Curriculum in World Languages
(BA Degree with Concentration Spanish)
Freshman
Fall
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Sophomore
Fall
Spring
ENGL 10131,T
Spring
Social Sciences/Fine
3
3
Arts/Humanities/Speech1,T
3 ENGL 10231,T
3
Social Sciences1,T
U.S.
Fine Arts &
3
History/Government1,T
Humanities1,T
3
Fine Arts & Humanities1, T 3 SPAN 3013
3
Mathematics1,T
3 Science with Lab1,T
4
Science with lab1,T
4 Electives4,T
9
2,3,T
1,T
3
SPAN 3003
3
SPAN 2013
TECH 1001
Total Hours
Junior
Fall
3 Social Sciences
2,3,T
1 SPAN 2023
13 Total Hours
Spring
4,T
3
Electives
16 Total Hours
Senior
Fall
5
3
16 Total Hours
15
Spring
SPAN 3133
3 SPAN 3123
3
SPAN 4003
3 SPAN 4223
3
SPAN 3213
SPAN 3143 or SPAN
3
3
3163
SPAN 4213
3 Elective4
12
SPAN 4203
3 SPAN 4023
Elective4
9
4,T
Elective
Total Hours
1
4
6 Elective
15 Total Hours
3
6
15 Total Hours
15 Total Hours
15
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
Students with previous study in a foreign language should refer to Foreign Language Advanced Placement and Credit
under Credit by Examination.
3
Lab attendance is required for the beginning and intermediate foreign language courses.
4
At least 40 of the total hours required for graduation must be 3000-4000 level.
5
All foreign language majors will be required to take the OPI.
T
Designates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are
taken at another college or university.
2
Minor French
The minor in French is designed for foreign language majors who would like to study an additional language and for
students who cannot complete a major in a foreign language, but for employment or other considerations, would like to
obtain some basic foreign language competencies and be familiar with the culture of the target language. The minor in
French requires 21 hours of courses (all course prerequisites must be met first):
FR 1013 Beginning French I
FR 1023 Beginning French II
FR 2013 Intermediate French I
FR 2023 Intermediate French II
FR 3003 Conversation and Composition I
FR 3013 Conversation and Composition II
FR 3113 Culture and Civilization
Minor German
The minor in German is designed for foreign language majors who would like to study an additional language and for
students who cannot complete a major in a foreign language, but for employment or other considerations, would like to
obtain some basic foreign language competencies and be familiar with the culture of the target language. The minor in
German requires 21 hours of courses:
GER 1013 Beginning German I
GER 1023 Beginning German II
GER 2013 Intermediate German I
GER 2023 Intermediate German II
GER 3003 Conversation and Composition I
GER 3013 Conversation and Composition II
GER 3113 Culture and Civilization
Minor Japanese
The minor in Japanese is designed for foreign language majors who would like to study an additional language and for
students who cannot complete a major in a foreign language, but for employment or other considerations, would like to
obtain some basic foreign language competencies and be familiar with the culture of the target language. The minor in
Japanese requires 21 hours of courses:
JPN 1013 Beginning Japanese I
JPN 1023 Beginning Japanese II
JPN 2013 Intermediate Japanese I
JPN 2023 Intermediate Japanese II
JPN 3003 Conversation and Composition I
JPN 3013 Conversation and Composition II
JPN 3113 Culture and Civilization
Minor Latin American/Latino Studies with language proficiency
The minor in Latin American and Latino Studies with language proficiency is designed for students who wish to obtain a
sufficient background about the Spanish speaking populations in Arkansas and the United States. This minor will be
particularly valuable to students who are already bilingual and who plan to work with native Spanish speakers in the
health fields, law enforcement, education, and the service sectors. The minor in Latin American and Latino Studies with
language proficiency requires 18 hours of courses (all course prerequisites must be met first):
HIST 3313 Colonial Latin America
HIST 3323 Modern Latin America
HIST 4133 Latinos in the United States
AND
9 hours selected from the following:
SPAN 3123 Spanish Civilization and Culture
SPAN 3133 Spanish-American Civilization and Culture
SPAN 3143 Contemporary Hispanic Culture Immersion Experiences
SPAN 4213 Spanish Literature
SPAN 4223 Spanish-American Literature
SPAN 4803 Film Theory
SPAN 4991-3 Special Problems in Spanish
Minor Latin American/Latino Studies without language proficiency
The minor in Latin American and Latino Studies without language proficiency is designed for students who wish to obtain
a sufficient background about the Spanish speaking populations in Arkansas and the United States, but who do not wish
to major in either history or Spanish. This minor will be particularly valuable to students who plan to work with native
Spanish speakers in the health fields, law enforcement, education, and the service sectors. The minor in Latin American
and Latino Studies without language proficiency requires 18 hours of courses (all course prerequisites must be met first):
GEOG 3303 Geography of Latin America
HIST 3313 Colonial Latin America
HIST 3323 Modern Latin America
HIST 4133 Latinos in the United States
SPAN 1013 Beginning Spanish I
SPAN 1023 Beginning Spanish II
Minor Spanish
The minor in Spanish is designed for students who cannot complete a major in a foreign language, but for employment or
other considerations, would like to obtain some basic foreign language competencies and be familiar with the culture of
the target language. The minor in Spanish requires 21 hours of courses:
SPAN 1013 Beginning Spanish I
SPAN 1023 Beginning Spanish II
SPAN 2013 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 2023 Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 3003 Conversation and Composition I
SPAN 3013 Conversation and Composition II or SPAN 3113 Business Spanish
SPAN 3123 Spanish Civilization and Culture or SPAN 3133 Spanish-American Civilization and Culture
Minor Spanish Medical Interpretation
The minor in Spanish Medical Interpretation is designed for students who plan careers in medicine and would like to
obtain some basic Spanish competencies and an introduction to medical interpretation theory and Spanish medical
terminology. The minor in Spanish Medical Interpretations requires 20 hours of courses (all course prerequisites must be
met first):
SPAN 1063 Basic Spanish for Medical and Social Services
SPAN 2013 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 2023 Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 3003 Conversation and Composition I
SPAN 3013 Conversation and Composition II
SPAN 3133 Spanish-American Civilization and Culture
SPAN 3382 Principles of Interpretation