Department of Language and Literature
The Department of Language and Literature offers majors and minors in English, French, Spanish, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). English majors may choose from three emphases— literature, writing, and education—while our other majors offer teacher certification as well. A Christian world view is foundational to each discipline. Students have multiple opportunities to explore their calling through cross-cultural travel, publishing and presenting, attending conferences, teaching, and serving the local and global communities.
The Department of Language and Literature offers the following programs:
Our Language and Literature faculty bring depth and breadth of specialization to each of their disciplines, along with an impressive background of scholarly and creative publications and presentations. In addition to the pedagogical expertise and disciplinary knowledge they bring to their classrooms, faculty mentor students toward careers, graduate school, and teaching. Our professors strive to develop students academically, socially, and spiritually. They engage with students outside of the classroom, accompanying them to conferences, providing feedback on their critical and creative works, and guiding students toward their vocation.
Christopher Blake, PhD
TESOL Program Coordinator
Director of The Center for English Language & Literacy
David Broersma, PhD
Carmen Guerrero, PhD
Arden Jensen, PhD
Andrew Lee, PhD
Elaine Long
Ashley Mulligan, PhD
Betsy Poole, PhD
Rachel Reneslacis, PhD
Chad Schrock, PhD
Alexander Steffanell, PhD
Donna Summerlin, PhD
James Wilkins, PhD
Evan Wooden
William Woolfitt, PhD
Look Inside
Bethany Reinsch
Bethany Reinsch is a Spanish and English writing double major with a minor in linguistics from Nashville, Tennessee. She currently serves as the vice president of events for Kairos Scholars Honors Program and Editor-in-Chief of Lee Review. She also works in Lee’s Global Perspectives Office, which helps students plan their cross-cultural trips. “I cannot express how glad I am to be around such a great group of people around campus; each one adds to my Lee experience every day!” After graduating, Bethany plans to go on to grad school and earn a master’s degree or doctorate in linguistics, with hopes to later work as a translator, writer, or publisher.