School of Language and Literature

Welcome to the School of Language and Literature (SLL)!

Ours is a large, pluralistic unit whose students and faculty study the cultures, ideas, letters, and traditions of diverse peoples from across the world. We offer majors in English; Linguistics; and Modern Languages, with tracks in Chinese, French, and Spanish. The SLL offers minors in Chinese, English, French, Linguistics, Spanish, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS). Finally, the SLL houses an MA in English, along with the Intensive English Program (IEP) and the Community Language School (CLS).

No matter which course of study SLL students pursue, upon graduation they will have developed exceptional oral and written communication skills. They likewise excel in the critical analysis of multimedia texts and contexts. They are confident and humble as they interact with diverse peoples. They welcome discussion and debate, too, and can disagree without being disagreeable. Employers consistently rate these skills as the most important ones they seek.

Director’s Welcome

Welcome to the UCA School of Language and Literature! I’m Dr. Glenn Jellenik, the SLL’s Interim Director. Our school, comprised of English (including IEP), Linguistics, and World Languages (Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish), is relatively new here on campus (we were formed in 2023). Of course, these individual units have been on campus for much longer, but the new combinations and relationships made possible by the formation of our new school have led to all kinds of exciting opportunities for students.  I am so pleased you’ve decided to come on board and grow with us.

Contact me at gjellenik@uca.edu or (501) 852-0281, or stop by my office in Irby Hall 317 G, to discuss declaring a major or minor in one of our programs, or applying to our English MA program. Or, learn more about my scholarly interests!

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