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English, Speech, & Foreign Languages

Foreign Language Program

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TWU offers courses in Spanish and French.  It is possible to minor in Spanish. If you wish to minor in Spanish (pdf), please contact the Coordinator of Foreign Langauges, Dr. Ruben Rodriguez.

See a brochure that explains the importance of languages in the age of globalization [pdf].

Spanish may be selected as a minor field of study for the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Sciences degree.  At least 18 semester hours of credit in Spanish are required for a minor in Spanish. Six semester hours must be at the advanced level. The department also offers courses in support of the Bilingual Education program.

Sigma Delta Pi is the national honor society that recognizes those college students who attain excellence in the study of the Spanish language, literature, and cultures. Dr. Ninfa Nik is head of TWU's chapter of Sigma Delta Pi.  Please see her for further information.

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Time to Apply for Scholarships

The 2010 Scholarship Announcements and Application Forms are now available in the CFO Building on the ninth floor (on the hall wall near the ESFL departmental offices) and on the first floor in room 131.  The scholarships mainly are designated for English majors and English and Rhetoric graduate students, but one of them is intended for students who are excelling in their study of Spanish.  The deadline for receipt of all application materials is Thursday, April 1, at 2:00 p.m.  Please follow all instructions carefully to ensure optimal consideration of your application.

Jane Roberts Wood to Read on March 30

The Department of English, Speech, and Foreign Languages is co-sponsoring a talk by writer Jane Roberts Wood on Tuesday, March 30. The event will take place at 11:00 in the Joyce Thompson Lecture Hall 101 of the Blagg-Huey Library.

Advising for Spring 2010

If you are an undergraduate in need of advising, please contact either Dr. Krajewski (bkrajewski@twu.edu) or Dr. West (GWest@twu.edu). Dr. Thomspon (Lthompson2@twu.edu) is the Graduate Advisor.