Intellectual Curiosity and Independent Thinking
A major in English or a modern foreign language is the “Swiss army knife” of majors. Excellent communication skills are but one bonus that comes from studying language and literature.
Close analysis of literature trains you to think critically and prepares you for a variety of experiences, cultures, and human behaviors.
Intellectual curiosity and independent thinking are the hallmarks of language and literature students. The Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages and Speech Communications will prepare you for leadership at Jackson State University and in the global marketplace.
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The department of English, Foreign Languages, & Speech Communication at Jackson State University is a unified, multidisciplinary marketplace of ideas committed to creating a more equitable global society that supports diverse cultural experiences, fosters professionalism, and honest academic integrity and responsibility. It is our goal to foster independent, innovative, and ethical leaders who take initiative to make decisions and solve problems in their communities.
Major Objectives
The area of English at Jackson State University has established the following major objectives:
- To help students develop the ability to read, think, and write clearly and critically.
- To help students understand and appreciate good writing and literature.
- To help students become aware of the truth, beauty, and wisdom of our culture to the extent that they are able to make value judgments about the society in which they live.
- To prepare students for teaching English and for other careers that require critical thinking, cultural awareness, and clear writing.
- To provide the necessary courses for all students to fulfill state and university requirements.
- To encourage students to engage in creative and scholarly writing.
“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to draw on relevant cultural and historical information to analyze and interpret a literary text.
- Students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with literary traditions pre- and post-1800, including identifying authors, genres, literary movements, and styles.
- Students will be able to analyze underrepresented experiences and cultural diversity, including issues of race, gender, class, sexuality, and ethnicity through the study of ethnic minority or non-Western texts.
- Students will be able to research and write focused, convincing analytical essays in clear, grammatical prose.
- Students will be able to read, write, and speak effectively in at least one foreign language.
Career Opportunities
English, Foreign Languages, and Speech majors have a plethora of career options:
- Social Media Manager
- Technical Writer
- Teacher or Private tutor
- Interpreter
- Translator
- Speech Language Pathologist SLP- PR
- Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
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Department of English, Foreign Languages and Speech Communications
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-2249. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
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