English & Modern Languages Department

Find Your Voice

Dig deeper into canonical literary works, learn modern languages, and refine the way you communicate.  

You’ll receive encouragement, challenges, opportunities, and mentorship from peers and experienced faculty who are dedicated to seeing you grow. Our faculty are experts and practicing artists, passionate about sharing their love for literature, creative writing, and communicating through modern languages. 

English & Modern Languages Department

You’ll be prepared to entire careers in education, law, business, Christian ministry, writing, editing, research, library science, travel, and more.  

97%
English majors career placement
100%
Spanish majors career placement
6+
Spanish-speaking study abroad trips

English
at Taylor

Experiment with your writing style. Develop skills in critical inquiry, analysis, and storytelling—abilities that will propel you further in your career aspirations. 

See for Yourself

Listen to Professor Dr. Aaron Housholder talk about the many opportunities that the Taylor English program offers. 

  • Literary London

    The January interterm offers a travel course to London, England, that combines the study of British literature with visits to important literary and historical sites throughout the United Kingdom.  

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  • The Perfect Publishing Environment

    English majors enrolled in the Parnassus and Relief classes spend a lot of time in the Relief room, a space in Reade Liberal Arts Center dedicated to the literary journals and English students. With a conference table, a lounge area, and shelves of books, the Relief room is an ideal space for acquisition and editorial discussions. 
  • Grad Programs

    You’ll be prepared for graduate-level studies in English. Taylor English graduates have attended the following graduate programs: 

    • Asbury Theological Seminary 
    • Ball State University 
    • Boston University 
    • Harvard School of Theology 
    • Indiana University 
    • Rutgers University 
    • The Ohio State University 
    • Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland 
    • University of Notre Dame 
    • Vanderbilt University 
  • Career Opportunities

    English majors graduate as effective communicators, storytellers, and critical thinkers equipped for a wide range of career opportunities. You will be prepared to work as an author, lawyer, museum curator, journalist, teacher, publicist, librarian, editor—and more—in a variety of fields such as education, law, journalism, marketing, music, public relations, or government. 

Language Exploration
at Taylor

Take classes in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Korean.

Crossing Invisible Borders

As a Modern Languages major at Taylor, you will improve your language skills within a broad Christian liberal arts context. Explore Spanish-speaking cultures and enhance your knowledge of other cultures and religious practices. Learn to communicate effectively with people from all over the world and experience intentional cross-cultural service.

Immersive Modern Language Learning

You’ll learn from a number of bilingual professors with varying accents and backgrounds. They’ll invest not only in your growth of fluency but also in your spiritual walk.

A number of travel opportunities are available, allowing you the chance to interact with native speakers, connect to their cultures in a personal and rewarding way, and gain deeper language understanding. The Modern Languages program offers study abroad semester experiences in Spain and Ecuador, January trips to Spain and Chile, and summer programs in Spain and South America. 

General Language Requirements and Placement Exam

Bachelor of Arts students are required to take four semesters of one foreign language. Students with a strong background in Spanish or French are encouraged to take the Spanish or French Placement Exam (CLEP) because they could test into advanced classes that will fit their skill level. Taylor only offers Advanced French classes for language completion. The Modern Languages department also offers Korean and Mandarin Chinese courses to fulfill this requirement. 

Foreign Language Requirements 

Translating Your Future

As a graduate of our program, you will be qualified to work in teaching, translation, missions, governmental work, social service agencies, and cross-cultural outreach programs. With a near-100% career placement rate, Spanish and Spanish Education majors have no reason to worry about finding a job post-graduation. 

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