Creative Writing Emphasis (BA)
- Compose original fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, showing a critical awareness of aesthetics, prosody, and narrative techniques.
- Identify, describe, and analyze the literary features of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.
- Create a polished and cohesive portfolio of work in at least one genre at the advanced level.
- Produce a focused and constructive reflection of their own efforts that indicates an understanding of their writing process, as well as sufficient execution of craft techniques, and awareness of strengths and areas for improvement.
- Revise to strengthen ideas, form, voice, and language.
Creative Writing Emphasis (Minor)
- Compose original fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, showing a critical awareness of aesthetics, prosody, and narrative techniques.
- Identify, describe, and analyze the literary features of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.
- Create a polished and cohesive portfolio of work in at least one genre at the advanced level.
- Produce a focused and constructive reflection of their own efforts that indicates an understanding of their writing process, as well as sufficient execution of craft techniques, and awareness of strengths and areas for improvement.
Education Emphasis (BA)
- The student will demonstrate content-area knowledge through their:
- 1.1 Knowledge of the central concepts, principles, theories, and tools of inquiry associated with the discipline.
- 1.2 Ability to organize and present content in meaningful and engaging ways.
- 1.3 Ability to use students’ prior knowledge and experiences to introduce new content.
- 1.4 Ability to develop culturally responsive curriculum and instruction through diverse texts which promote multicultural awareness and appreciation.
- The student will demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to apply a variety of pedagogical strategies through their:
- 2.1 Knowledge of developmentally appropriate, research-based instructional strategies that help students make cross-curricular connections, promote content retention, and transfer knowledge to real-life settings.
- 2.2 Ability to organize, use, and monitor a variety of flexible student groupings and instructional strategies to support differentiated instruction, engage learners, and generate motivation.
- 2.3 Ability to use various questioning and discussion techniques to help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- 2.4 Ability to recognize and address differences in learning and development, and adjust instruction to meet a variety of educational needs.
- The student will demonstrate an understanding of educational theory and practice through their:
- 3.1 Ability to create short and long-range objective-based learning plans which meet Utah Core Standards, utilize higher-order thinking skills, and are assessment-based to ensure progress and motivation.
- 3.2 Ability to evaluate and select content and incorporate technology in appropriately designed instructional activities which encourage students to engage with rigorous text, address essential questions, and develop as reflective learners.
- 3.3 Ability to create a safe and effective learning environment in which students participate in independent and collaborative decision-making, are held accountable for their actions, and engage in a variety of purposeful learning activities.
- 3.4 Ability to manage time, space, activities, and attention to provide active and equitable engagement of students in productive tasks.
- Demonstrate an understanding of professionalism in education through their:
- 4.1 Knowledge of laws related to students’ and teachers’ rights and responsibilities.
- 4.2 Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues, students, parents/guardians, and significant agency personnel.
- 4.3 Ability to exhibit the professional behavior and dispositions delineated in professional, state, and institutional standards while working with students, colleagues, families, and communities.
- 4.4 Ability to use professional literature, best practices, and collegial assistance, to articulate a personal philosophy of teaching and classroom management, and to develop as reflective practitioners.
Secondary Education Emphasis (Minor)
- Students will submit an instructional portfolio containing 30+ lesson plans and artifacts structured around teaching a thematic unit which covers complex texts addressing 2+ genres and at least 1 piece of critical visual literacy. This portfolio will be a required element of ENGL 3900 Methods of Teaching English which is required for all English education students.
- Students participate in classroom-based practicums which include instructional delivery methods in co-teaching, whole group, small group, and one-on-one teaching. Students create and deliver differentiated instruction, support colleagues and students to engage learning and increase motivation. Students then reflect on their pedagogical strategies with an eye toward immediate improvement (the next practicum session) and long-term professional development.
- Students create a thematic unit with 30+ lesson plans which include: standards-based learning objectives, Bloom’s taxonomy/DOK, formative and summative assessment, technology incorporation, textual choices, essential questions, and instructional activities (pedagogical choices).
Literature Emphasis
- Identify, describe, and compare the features of a variety of genres across different historical periods and cultures.
- Apply a range of literary theories and/or critical perspectives through close reading and analysis.
- Articulate interpretations and critical positions through presentations and academic essays.
- Conduct scholarly research.
Rhetoric and Writing Emphasis
- Identify, describe, and compare the rhetorical features of a variety of genres across different historical periods and cultures.
- Produce effective communication in a variety of genres for a variety of audiences; articulate arguments and interpretations through presentations, academic essays, and professional/technical documents.
- Conduct scholarly research.
- Apply a range of theories and critical perspectives through diverse scholarly methods and methodologies.
- Strategically, responsibly, and effectively employ appropriate communication technologies with rhetorical awareness.
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