Languages and Literature Division

About the Division

The Division of Literature and Languages is devoted to fostering excellent communication skills in its students and excellence of cultural and intercultural understanding. All the majors in the division – English, Spanish, Writing/ Communication and Teaching English as a Second Language – focus on honing students’ skills in interpreting and expressing ideas through carefully crafted language. In varying degrees, all nurture an awareness of culture and an understanding of differences of culture and worldview.

This sharpening of intercultural understanding and of skills of expression makes great preparation for careers as diverse as law, ministry, teaching, journalism, public relations, publishing, human resource management, politics, social work, diplomacy, management, tourism and labor relations. Simply put, studying in this division will prepare you for any work involving interpreting texts, crafting writing or interacting with people.

Minors in Spanish, French, and German open doors for gaining international experience in study, work or leisure. So whether the mind-expanding experience that you want is on the other side of the world or nestled between the covers of a book, the division of Literature and Languages can provide you with ample opportunities to realize your goals.