English & Foreign Language

The mission of the Department of English and Foreign Languages is to provide the portion of a liberal education that employs language, literature, and communication to develop students' ability to think critically, understand and appreciate diversity, adhere to ethical values, and communicate effectively in a global environment.

The department offers programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree in English or Spanish, and minors in English, Spanish and French.  The program in English serves both nonspecialists and students planning to do graduate work in English by promoting clear writing and critical reading of English, American, and world literature.  The program prepares students for careers in teaching as well as literary and linguistic scholarship; it also provides a background for such professions as the ministry, journalism, editing, scientific or creative writing, counseling, advertising, salesmanship, and law.