About LLW
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Welcome to the website for the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Writing. You will find information about the department including programs of study, our faculty, and advisors.
We offer a range of courses that support majors across the university, including majors in English, Linguistics, Journalism, Spanish, French, and German.
Our courses teach transferable skills that prepare students for career opportunities and professional advancement in a variety of sectors including:
- Writing and Editing
- Publishing
- Media
- Market Research
- Advertising
- Libraries
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Service
- Education
- Government
- Business
- Law
If you have an interest in any of our supported majors, please contact our faculty. We are happy to set up an advising appointment with you to discuss your career goals. Please see our list of faculty, their program areas, and contact information. We look forward to hearing from you!
Mission
We strive to be a thriving, multidisciplinary department that promotes intellectual inquiry; cultivates the understanding, knowledge, and appreciation of language; and promotes literacy—specifically, the ability to read, write, and think critically, creatively, and ethically.
Our student-centered classes will deepen students’ intercultural understanding through the study of diverse languages and texts.
