This degree prepares you to teach English in a public or private school setting for grades 5-12. While laying the foundation for further graduate study.
Communication arts/literature education may be the right degree for you if you
- enjoy working with children
- are eager to serve
- passionate about teaching
- are interested in a career in education
Why study communication arts/literature education at Northwestern?
At UNW, you’ll get equipped to serve the next generation. You will learn from teachers who share your faith and enjoy helping others learn. The School of Education offers you the opportunity to travel to Haiti and China to learn how education is different overseas. You can gain even more experience by participating in our international student teaching program.
The School of Education equips you for your career through four levels of classroom practicum experience:
- Find your personal “fit” within the teaching profession.
- Focus on developing theory and skills related to diversity.
- Learn teaching methods in your chosen field by creating and evaluating lessons in a school classroom.
- Student Teach full-time in a chosen licensure field.
The School of Education provides teacher education programs approved by the MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board and as a result, meets the state standards adopted for licensure programs as defined in state Rule 8710.2000 through 8710.8080. All licensure programs are aligned with INTASC (Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium) standards and the Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice.
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Careers in communication arts/literature education
There are a variety of career and academic pathways that begin with a degree in communication arts/literature education.
What types of work are related to this degree?
- Teaching in your area of specialty
- Private tutoring
- Creating/directing educational programs
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design (technology training may be required)
- Textbook editing
- Online education
- Student life/student affairs
- Corporate or business training and development
What will I learn?
You will develop effective written and verbal communication skills and be able to teach children in grades 5-12.
ESL 3210
Introduction to Sociolinguistics
This course will focus on examining language and linguistic behavior as influenced by social and cultural factors. Topics include language and learning development, function of language and the social, intellectual and political impact of communication. Drawing from research on social contexts of language use, we will consider the pedagogical implications of teaching and learning English in K–12 school contexts
LIT 2105
Literary Studies
This course is designed for English majors: literature, writing, and literature and writing concentrations; CALE majors; literature minors; and other students interested in an intensive study of literature) A course designed for English majors which provides training and practice in the analysis of various literary forms and in the use of argument, evidence and documentation in literary essays. The course introduces literary theory while emphasizing the integration of faith, reading and writing.
LIT 1106
Popular Literature
A study of genres such as fantasy, mystery, science fiction, adventure and other best-selling fiction. Particular focus of course to be published prior to registration.
ENG 3125
Structure of English Grammar
A course in analyzing the structures of English sentences in all their various forms. The course includes theories of grammar and applications of syntactical analysis to writing, reading and teaching.
EDE 3306
Teaching Media Literacy
A study of the relationships among the elements of the communication process; effects of the various types of print and digital media on the communication process; competent participation as a consumer and producer of media communication; and functional, aesthetic and ethical values of media communication. Particular attention will be paid to the application of these topics to a teacher and to adapting these topics to the middle-school and high-school classroom.
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