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Language & Literature

language and literature


The faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Language and Literature dedicate themselves to liberal education through increasing verbal dexterity, creating and applying critical knowledge, and exploring the rich resources of language and literature. Our work together aims toward imagining and encouraging a just and equitable society, global engagement, and responsible, humane living in our local communities.  

Why Study With Us?

  • Passionate, expert faculty
  • Small class sizes and personalized attention
  • Opportunities for original research, writing, and performance
  • Dynamic events including readings and speaker series
  • A welcoming environment for discussion, debate, and discovery
students
What We Offer

Explore Language and Literature Degrees

  • Undergraduate Degrees in English and Spanish (BA, BS, and BSE options)
  • Certificates in writing, linguistics, Spanish interpretation, and professional language use
  • Minors in English and Philosophy

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What You'll Learn


  • Study language – how it’s structured, used, and learned
  • Analyze literature – novels, poetry, drama from various periods and cultures
  • Improve writing – academic essays, creative writing, and persuasive texts
  • Explore critical theories – like feminism, postcolonialism, and more
  • Develop research skills – close reading, interpretation, and analysis


Curious about where this can take you?

Click here to explore career paths in Language & Literature. 

What is Language and Literature?

Our students share what it means, what they learned, and what they loved most.

Contact the Department


Dr. Zak Watson
Chair, Language and Literature Department