The Department of English and Languages provides a variety of learning opportunities for its students. Our students engage not only in classroom lectures and discussions, but are involved in reading, writing, and research activities, field trips, and teaching experiences. They participate in publications practicums and internships as editors of the student publication Originals, and work with the Oklahoma Literary Arts Festival, the Scissortail Creative Writing Festival, and ECU SCREENS.
Our Degree Programs
The Department offers majors in English and English Teacher Certification along with
minors in English and Humanities.
English-General (0145)- Check sheet- Master 2024
English Techer Cert. (0144)- Check Sheet- Master 2024
Language Courses - In addition to Spanish, the Department offers basic courses in French and Russian. All foreign language studies provide awareness of the culture of the language and insight into the unique world view of different languages.
English & Languages Department Goal
In a culture that relies on a literate citizenry, the need for training in skilled
language comprehension and usage continues to increase. The outstanding English &
Languages Department faculty at East Central University are committed to fostering
such a citizenry, as well as achieving the department's program goal of preparing
students for employment as teachers, writers, editors, or for liberal-arts positions
in business and industry. Students who study English, humanities, and languages enhance
their reading and writing skills important in a variety of careers. They absorb the
cultural understanding necessary for success in a diverse society, and develop the
critical thinking skills which will lead to professional and advanced academic success.
English and Languages Departmental Opportunities
Student Organizations:
- English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta: Contact: Dr. Steven Pedersen: spedersen@ecok.ecu
- Russian Club: Contact: Dr. Mara Sukholutskaya: msukholu@ecok.edu
- ECU Chapter of the National Honors Association Dobro Solvo: Contact: Dr. Mara Sukholutskaya: msukholu@ecok.edu
Originals
ECU’s literary magazine is housed and published annually by our department. Submissions
are accepted in the form of plays, poems, short stories, or essays. Contact department
faculty Dr. Joshua Grasso for more information at jgrasso@ecok.edu.
Scissortail Creative Writing Festival
The Scissortail Creative Writing Festival, a three-day event, celebrates published,
established and emerging authors reading from their creative works. It annually attracts
over 50 local and international authors. Contact department faculty Dr. Ken Hada for
more information at 580-559-5557.
Study Abroad
The World Is Yours! ECU offers study abroad opportunities through its sister institutions
in Ukraine and Russia. ECU also offers study abroad programs in Spain and France.
Students spend a semester traveling, learning and earning college credit. Limited
scholarships are available and financial aid may apply. Our own Dr. Mara Sukholutskaya
sponsors this amazing opportunity! Contact her at 580-559-5293. See the links Study Abroad or Global Education for more information.
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