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.
You’ll be prepared to entire careers in education, law, business, Christian ministry, writing, editing, research, library science, travel, and more.
Experiment with your writing style. Develop skills in critical inquiry, analysis, and storytelling—abilities that will propel you further in your career aspirations.
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.
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:
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.Take classes in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Korean.
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.
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.
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.
Department Chair; Associate Professor of English
Associate Professor of English
Professor of English & Modern Languages; Director of On-Campus International Programs and Korean Initiatives; Director of Upland Sejong Institute
English & Modern Languages Program Assistant
Assistant Professor of English & Director of the Writing Center
Dean of Arts & Humanities
Assistant Professor, Mandarin Chinese/ESL (English as a Second Language)
Professor of English
Assistant Professor of English & Modern Languages
Associate Professor of English
Assistant Professor of English, Assistant Director of Honors
Professor of English
Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish
Visiting Instructor of Spanish
English Majors Primed for Competitive Job Market
With highly transferable skills like critical thinking, analyzing information, and creativity, studying English can open countless doors.
Alumna Sees God at Work in War
Jenny Shaffer ’08 works at Operation Mobilization (OM), an international missions organization with workers in 147 countries, as the Director of Global Creative Networks.
National Literary Journal Housed at Taylor
Relief Journal, a national literary journal of art and faith, is housed in the English Program, where Taylor students and faculty make up the majority of the staff.
From Northern Ireland to Oklahoma: Alumna’s Work in Peace and Reconciliation
Malaina Yoder’s career in peacebuilding was formed through her experiences with Taylor Student Organizations, her semester abroad in Ireland, and her Public Relations and Creative Writing double major.
Professor’s Book Launch Creates Internship Opportunity
Associate Professor of English Dan Bowman recently released his book On The Spectrum, a creative nonfiction perspective of his experience as an autistic writer, professor, father, and Christian.
Taylor Student’s Positivity Featured on National News
When the coronavirus began to spread across the globe, Taylor University called back students studying abroad for the semester in consideration of their safety and health. The news is understandably flooded with stories highlighting the worst, but one testimony stood out from the abundance of bad news.
Taylor’s English Department Commended by Academic Policy Committee After Review
Taylor University’s English Department has been commended by the Academic Policy Committee (APC) after its finding the department meets and exceeds institutional standards of excellence.
English Majors Primed for Competitive Job Market
With highly transferable skills like critical thinking, analyzing information, and creativity, studying English can open countless doors.
Alumna Sees God at Work in War
Jenny Shaffer ’08 works at Operation Mobilization (OM), an international missions organization with workers in 147 countries, as the Director of Global Creative Networks.
National Literary Journal Housed at Taylor
Relief Journal, a national literary journal of art and faith, is housed in the English Program, where Taylor students and faculty make up the majority of the staff.
From Northern Ireland to Oklahoma: Alumna’s Work in Peace and Reconciliation
Malaina Yoder’s career in peacebuilding was formed through her experiences with Taylor Student Organizations, her semester abroad in Ireland, and her Public Relations and Creative Writing double major.
Professor’s Book Launch Creates Internship Opportunity
Associate Professor of English Dan Bowman recently released his book On The Spectrum, a creative nonfiction perspective of his experience as an autistic writer, professor, father, and Christian.
Taylor Student’s Positivity Featured on National News
When the coronavirus began to spread across the globe, Taylor University called back students studying abroad for the semester in consideration of their safety and health. The news is understandably flooded with stories highlighting the worst, but one testimony stood out from the abundance of bad news.
Taylor’s English Department Commended by Academic Policy Committee After Review
Taylor University’s English Department has been commended by the Academic Policy Committee (APC) after its finding the department meets and exceeds institutional standards of excellence.