English

The English Studies major

consists of a common core of 13 credits designed to prepare students for advanced study in one of four concentrations: Literature, Linguistics, Writing, and Integrated Studies concentration that combines all three. In addition, we offer minors in literature, writing, and linguistics, a certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), and a certificate in Professional Writing. Our goal is to give our students broad exposure to all areas of the English language.

Graduates of the English Studies program

enjoy a variety of professional opportunities. Past graduates have gone on to graduate school, law school, into publishing, technical writing, and the one-year WOU Masters in Teaching program (MAT), as well as a variety of jobs in any career that requires strong writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills.

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English Studies Department Chair

Literature/Linguistics/Writing

Lars Söderlund
(503) 838-8325 | fax: 503-838-8056 | email: soderlundl@wou.edu | BELL 309

CONTACT US

English Studies Department: Integrated, Linguistics, Literature, and Writing

Department Head: Dr. Lars Söderlund | 503-838-8325 | or e-mail: soderlundl@mail.wou.edu| Location: BELL 309

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