English, Literature, and World Languages

Open the Door to Other Worlds

The Department of English, Literature, and World Languages provides a strong and broad-based education in writing, literature, linguistics and world languages through an array of majors, minors and general education courses. We cultivate an appreciation of languages and literature, enrich the communities we serve, and prepare students to thrive in an increasingly complex and diverse society.

Our Bachelor's Degree Programs

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Associate Degree Programs

• Liberal Arts

Certificate Programs

• Creative Writing
• Journalism
• Technical Writing

Minor Programs

• Creative Writing
• English Literature
• English/Professional Writing
• French
• Multi-Media Journalism
• Spanish

Get Engaged

The faculty offer a number of other opportunities for students, faculty, and the greater FSU community. These include our student newspaper The Torch, a literary journal/writing contest (The Prism), the Literature in Person lecture series, and a number of student organizations. The department is heavily involved in supporting writing teachers and student writers. We are also home to a full-service Writing Center.