Literature & Languages

Majors:

English, B.A. 
Spanish, B.A. 
Spanish, Secondary Education, B.A.
Spanish, Secondary Special Education, B.A. 
Spanish, International Business/Modern Language, Interdisciplinary, B.A. 

Minors:

American Sign Language Minor
English Minor
French Minor
French Cultural Studies Minor
Global Cultures and Languages Minor
Italian Studies Minor
Spanish Minor
Spanish Minor for Health Sciences
Spanish Minor for Law Enforcement
World Languages Minor
Writing Minor

Concentrations:

English, Literature Concentration, B.A.
English, Media Studies Concentration, B.A.
English, Secondary Education Concentration, B.A.
Spanish, Secondary Education Concentration, B.A.
Spanish, Secondary Special Education Concentration, B.A.

Visit the academic catalog and scroll to the School of Arts & Letters to view degree requirements.

Literature & Languages students benefit from one-on-one student-teacher mentorship for research and graduate studies. Over 30% of our majors and minors pursue graduate degrees. The department offers a variety of grants, work-study programs, and other types of generous student research support and academic enhancement, immersion trips and study-abroad opportunities and support. The Writing Center offers both excellent writing support as well as opportunities for work and research. The department also encourages students to join student clubs and organizations, offers opportunities to volunteer for community service events, organizes reading series, sponsors the literary journal Tapestries, and endorses other campus-wide publications.

Literature & Languages faculty teach, specialize, and have an interest in a variety of areas:

Visit the academic catalog and scroll to the School of Arts & Letters to view degree requirements.

From clubs to campus publications, students have several opportunities to gain real-world experience and add to their resumes. Here are just a few of the offerings for Literature and Language students:

• RED Radio - Student Radio Station
• Troubadour - The Troubadour is a bi-weekly student publication of Saint Francis University.
• ASL Club - The ASL Club is a vibrant student organization who enjoys working with the Deaf community to create awareness of Deaf Culture and American Sign Language! One of the first steps in breaking down walls of oppression or discrimination is to create awareness. Many people have few experiences with a person from the Deaf community and often view deafness as a disability. The Club, with support from the Deaf Community spreads awareness and allows people to realize that Deaf individuals are highly successful just like any hearing person.
• Literary Club - Many of our majors are active members of the Literary Club, which, in addition to hosting public readings and writing workshops, provides transportation and travel money for off-campus cultural events. Last year, for instance, members of the Literary Club, accompanied by Dr. Kirk Weixel, attended a production of Rent in Pittsburgh.
• Bell Tower - Saint Francis University Yearbook
• Environmental Studies Program
• Peer-reviewed journal, Legacy

View All Student Opportunities

• A record of better than 96 percent employment or grad-school enrollment within three months of graduation.
• A multi-disciplinary approach that places the study of English, literature and communications in the context of our society by incorporating courses in philosophy, history, sociology and political science.
• Interactive student/instructor relationships with highly qualified faculty, that enable students to utilize vast practical experience.
• Independent study programs that allow you to pursue areas of special interest while working closely with a faculty mentor.
• A focus on ethics, as it pertains to media and society, integrated into all communications classes.
• A new media lab for print and video editing and design.