William McCarron - Department Head
Hall of Languages, Room 141
903-886-5226

The Department of Literature and Languages is a merger of English, linguistics, foreign languages, and philosophy, and affords the opportunities to the student for academic enrichment through diverse offerings and an international faculty.

Degrees awarded are the Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish; the Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees in English; the Master of Arts in Spanish; and the Ph.D. in English.

Courses in the Department of Literature and Languages improve the reading, writing and analytical skills of students, offer insight into the use and structure of languages, develop an understanding and appreciate of literature, and explore film as an art form. The programs offered for non-teaching majors are designed to prepare students to enter graduate study, or as basic preparation for professions such as law, publishing, ministry, broadcasting, government, advertising, free-lance writing, creative writing and business. The programs prepare students to write effectively, to think and read critically and analytically, and to understand cultural and social differences.