Clarity in communication is key, whether you're expressing your thoughts through verse or relaying important how-to instructions. The English major at UIndy lets you choose your area of concentration so that you can best match your interests and innate abilities. Under the guidance of an accomplished faculty, you can catch their enthusiasm for the written word and make it your own. And then there's no telling where your words might appear in the future. The English Department at the University of Indianapolis develops students abilities as critical and creative readers, thinkers, and writers. Our community of faculty-scholars, students, alumni, and community members support a campus culture that fosters a love of literature and language. Our general education courses, major-specific courses, and graduate program offerings build the expertise needed to navigate a changing world.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) opens exciting doors to the world of English and the community of international language teachers. If you have an interest in teaching English in the U.S. or abroad with learners of all ages, augmenting your knowledge of effective language teaching theory and practice, or going on to graduate studies in TESOL, linguistics, applied linguistics, or foreign languages, consider adding a concentration in TESOL.
You will gain experience in the various aspects of the field, learn techniques to promote language learners' listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural skills, enhance your communication skills, and discover whether a career in any aspect of English teaching, the field of ESL/EFL, second language materials development, program administration, research, international student advising, or employment in U.S.-based or overseas international organizations or educational institutions might be right for you.
ADVANTAGES
Wide variety of course topics
Published authors meet and speak with students in their classes
Valuable hands-on experience editing and publishing a literary and fine arts magazine, Etchings
Career-focused electives to help you understand how to market your writing skills
Faculty with books published in fiction and poetry
Strong focus on practical business skills, including document design, online publishing, web development, and multimedia delivery
Project management from inception to delivery
Service-learning opportunities with local schools and other community organizations
