The English Department offers two categories of classes that view man's search for truth and its most convincing expression through a Christian perspective. Language courses aid students in developing ease, confidence, and competence in the art of effective communication and in acquiring knowledge of the science of language; literature courses develop the ability to discern and appreciate the best literary works.
Southern Adventist University offers an ESL (English as a Second Language) program with Intermediate and Advanced levels to aid students whose native language is not English. The ESL program is designed to help ESL students improve their English reading, speaking, and writing skills and to prepare for their success in regular academic programs. 
back row left to right: Jan Haluska, Helen Pyke, Rachel Byrd, Debbie Higgens, Andy Nash
front row left to right: Joan dos Santos, Marcus Sheffield, Wilma McClarty, Chairperson, Jodi Ruf
Photo By: Point In Time Photography
English Department Mission Statement:
The mission of the Department of English is to provide general education students with basic communication and literary analysis skills in a Christian context, to offer support services for students needing help with their writing, and to prepare English majors for graduate school and the job market.
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