Languages, Literature, and Writing
English and Spanish
Choose your path
A bachelor's degree in languages, literature and writing allows you to choose a pathway that professionalizes the skill set best suited to your goals and interests. You can complete core requirements in either English language arts or Spanish language arts.
English
The English language arts core provides a solid foundation in literary analysis and writing. Select one of the following concentrations to match your personal or career goals.
- English Language and Linguistics
- English Literature and Culture
- English Literary Arts and Publishing
- English Technical and Professional Writing
Spanish
The Spanish language arts core prepares you for the bilingual world and workforce. One of the following concentrations will provide you with the skills you need to stand out.
- English as a Second Language and TESOL Pedagogies
- Spanish Language, Linguistics and Culture
- US Latino/Latin American Literary Studies and Culture
- Multilingual Writing and Culture

Hands-on experiences, internships and outreach programs mean your time as a languages, literary studies and writing student will be filled with opportunities to build your resume!
Our Programs
English as a Second Language and TESOL Pedagogies
Literary Studies and Writing Concentration, Languages,, Bachelor of Arts
English Language + Linguistics
Literary Studies and Writing Concentration, Languages,, Bachelor of Arts
English Literary Arts and Publishing
Literary Studies and Writing Concentration, Languages,, Bachelor of Arts
English Literature and Culture
Literary Studies and Writing Concentration, Languages,, Bachelor of Arts
English Technical and Professional Writing
Literary Studies and Writing Concentration, Languages,, Bachelor of Arts
Multilingual Writing + Culture
Literary Studies and Writing Concentration, Languages,, Bachelor of Arts
Spanish Language, Linguistics and Culture
Literary Studies and Writing Concentration, Languages,, Bachelor of Arts
US Latino/Latin American Literary Studies + Culture
Literary Studies and Writing Concentration, Languages,, Bachelor of Arts
English
Minor

The languages, literary studies and writing program at Emporia State University doesn't just get you a degree. By choosing one of our comprehensive concentrations, you are set on a career path!