English - English in Global Settings Option Wenzhou-Kean University

Overview

The English - English in Global Settings Option course from Wenzhou-Kean University is a highly flexible programme of study that allows the student to use the generous number of electives to prepare for a variety of future directions, which could include graduate study (in linguistics, literature, communication, journalism, law, etc.), teaching foreign language, publishing, or any variety of positions in corporations and international organizations requiring advanced communication skills.

The students of English at WKU are developing advanced English skills preparing them for success in a wide variety of professional careers. They are developing in-depth knowledge about aspects of language learning such as the structure and origin of the English language, genre analysis and its application in various disciplines, and the linguistic features of English. Further, they are building skills in the teaching and learning of English as a second language, translation and interpretation between English and Chinese, and practicing advanced writing skills integral to acquiring a degree as an English major.

Career opportunities:

The English in Global Settings B.A. is designed to provide a pathway to a number of career areas:

• Graduate study in English, law, journalism, international studies, business and related fields
• Secondary school teaching
• Communications-oriented employment in business, the arts, and the community
• Translation and interpretation