English, Humanities and Languages

Dr. Rolando J. Díaz, Chair
Dr. Jani L. Barker; Dr. Julia Boyd; Dr. Margaret Cotter-Lynch; Dr. B. Steve Csaki; Ms. Kelly Gamble; Ms. Kathy Garza; Dr. Joshua Held; Dr. Kyle Lincoln; Ms. Jennifer Maple; Ms. Karen Maple; Mr. Elijah Marshall; Dr. Wilma Shires; Dr. Galina Shleykina; Dr. Rachel Tudor

The study of language, literature, and the humanities is integral to every institution of higher learning. The Department of English, Humanities, and Languages fulfills a central role in Southeastern’s General Education Program by offering courses in English, Humanities, Spanish, American Sign Language, and Philosophy.

English

The mission of the English program is to prepare students for careers in education, professional writing, technical writing and communications, administration, and public relations. The major programs also prepare students to pursue graduate degrees in English and law. Three different concentrations lead to the B.A. degree:

• English Education — a major for students planning to enter the teaching profession.
• English — a major for those primarily interested in literary studies.
• English with a Writing Emphasis — a major for students interested in enhancing their skills in writing and other forms of communication.

The English minor is a complement to many other concentrations. The Department hosts a chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the national English honor society, and publishes Green Eggs & Hamlet, a student-produced literary and art journal.

Languages

The Department offers a Spanish minor which complements many majors, especially in the fields of Business, Law Enforcement, Safety, Medical Science, and Education.