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Table of Contents About ENGLIGH AND LITERATURE at Butler 3 Contact 3 Placement 3 Retroactive Credit 4 What is Retroactive Credit in ENGLIGH AND LITERATURE? 4 Retroactive Credit Form 4 Course Offerings 4 Certificates of Proficiency 5 Eligibility: 5 Certificate Flyer for Students 6 Required Course Materials List 7 Meetings Information for Online Students 8
About ENGLIGH AND LITERATURE at Butler
Our department offers highly transferrable, proficiency-based language courses designed to help students gain real-world skills. We focus on communication, cultural understanding, interdisciplinary connections, and participation in multilingual communities.
Contact
Placement
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After enrolling in any Literature course: To ensure that students are placed in the appropriate language course, our department requires all students enrolling in to complete the English Placement Quiz in Canvas. This quiz should be completed during the first week of classes or prior to the start of the semester.
*For further information, please consult the English and Literature Department’s official placement guidelines and/or the instructor or department chair.
Retroactive Credit
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What is Retroactive Credit in ENGLIGH AND LITERATURE?
Retroactive credit allows students to earn college credit at Butler for prior English Language. When students place into and successfully complete a higher-level course with a grade of C or better, they can receive credit for the lower-level courses they skipped. This is an excellent way for students to accelerate their progress. However, it is important to note that retroactive credit may not always transfer as language credit at other institutions. In most cases, students can resolve this by taking a credit-by-exam at their new college. Students should discuss this with their instructor or advisor early in the process.
Retroactive Credit Form
Students should complete the Retroactive Credit form, specifying the course for which they wish to receive credit, and obtain their advisor's signature.
Course Offerings*
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*For information, please consult the instructor or department chair. These courses are scheduled based on student interest and enrollment.
Certificates of Proficiency (English and Literature)
The ENGLIGH AND LITERATURE Department offers a Certificate of Proficiency in English, which can be a valuable credential for both personal and professional development. This certificate allows students to list their language skills confidently on their resumes, with the added benefit of an ACTFL proficiency level through an exit test administered by AVANT. Successful candidates may also qualify for the Global Seal of Biliteracy.
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1. Certificate Track (15 credit hours) Required Courses: 2. Advanced Certificate Track (11 credit hours) Required Courses: · |
Certificate Flyer for Students
Required Course Materials List
At Butler's ENGLIGH AND LITERATURE Department, we are committed to providing accessible education by offering many courses with free materials through Open Educational Resources (OERs). All required materials for English and Literature courses are included in student fees. The following courses currently have paid materials but will transition to OERs starting in Fall 2025.
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· Exploraciones 3rd Edition (ebook or physical copy) · MindTap All Access (Cengage) |
· Exploraciones 3rd Edition (ebook or physical copy) · MindTap All Access · LinguaMeeting Access* · Technology Requirements (Zoom, audio, webcam, screen sharing) |
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*For more information and what students can expect, please refer to the Information on the next page.
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