Aurora Yearbook
English majors have opportunities to contribute articles for Olivet’s student yearbook. Finding the stories and capturing the personal angles are a creative pursuit.
English
At Olivet, students explore all aspects of language arts. Olivet’s focus is to teach students to communicate effectively, to interact critically with a wide range of texts, and to apply these skills in their lives of service to God and humanity.
About the Degree
Starting freshman year, students receive instruction directly from their professors, instead of just reading and meeting a list of deadlines on their own. Students who excel in writing often work closely with their professors in presenting lectures, grading papers and tutoring at-risk students.
Chicago’s Literary Community Next Door
With convenient access to some of the top publishers, book sellers and writing professionals in the country, Olivet students often journey to Chicago for literary events.
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Areas of Study Within the Department
At Olivet, students explore all aspects of language arts. Olivet’s focus is to teach students to communicate effectively, to interact critically with a wide range of texts, and to apply these skills in their lives of service to God and humanity.
Starting freshman year, students receive instruction directly from their professors, instead of just reading and meeting a list of deadlines on their own. Professors are ready to prepare students for professional success. And, they’re equally eager to pray with students and help them find!
Short Story Contest
Sharpen your pencils and charge up your laptops. The ONU English Department annually sponsors a short story contest for current ONU students.
Student Publications
TYGR, the student art and literary magazine published each academic year, is dedicated to cultivating individual perceptions of the elements that make up our world. Written and published by students with faculty advisors, this magazine brings together a unique collection of the elements of Olivet’s creativity.
By the Numbers
4545
minutes from Chicago
1414:1
student-to-faculty ratio
6060
pages in the 2019 issue of Olivet’s Tygr Student Art & Literary Magazine
Chair, English Department
Dr. Beth Schurman
Preparing the next generation of English teachers is a passion for Dr. Beth Schurman. She is an experienced high school English teacher and also a higher education teaching professional. She works with Olivet student teachers, to observe them and provide feedback during their teaching experience. An accomplished writer and speaker, she has presented at the National Council of Teachers of English and the Midwest Association of Teacher Educators conferences.
Outside the Classroom
Teaching Opportunities
Students who excel in writing often work closely with their professors in presenting lectures, grading papers and tutoring at-risk students.
Off-Campus Study
More than a dozen study abroad programs provide opportunity for experiencing the Christian faith in other cultures and countries.
Mission Work
Olivet’s Shalom Project provides opportunities for students to serve people living on the continents of Asia, Africa, South America, as well as in the U.S., through volunteer trips.
I went to Burkina Faso, Africa, to teach students how to organize and format thesis papers. There I was taught how to organize and format my life.
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