Department of Language and Literature
Dr. S. April Toadvine, Chair, Department of Languages and Literature
Committed to the concept of a liberal education, the English program supports every four-year undergraduate program throughout the University by offering a broad spectrum of courses and programming in English, Philosophy, and Ethics to fulfill general education, liberal arts, and the Interdisciplinary Studies program requirements.
The diverse curriculum also supports University efforts to meet the accreditation standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), teacher certification standards for secondary education in English as prescribed by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) board, and requirements of other accrediting agencies for degree programs in other disciplines.
Additionally, the World Languages program at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge is committed to promoting language and cultural literacy by offering a minor and a concentration in French or Spanish, and courses for general education in French, Spanish and less commonly taught foreign languages (Arabic, Chinese, German, Japanese, Wolof, and Swahili.)
The World Languages program serves all academic units and supports the mission of Southern University and A&M College by providing students with undergraduate language curricula, study abroad programs and service to the community that broaden their language proficiency, cultural understanding, and personal growth so that they can compete in today’s linguistically and culturally diverse society both domestically and internationally.
Transfer Credit:
Students who transfer from other divisions of the University and accredited colleges and universities must meet the same eligibility requirements stated above. The College of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies will determine the acceptability of transfers credits to the respective degree programs and may decline to accept transfer credit for any course when the grade earned is lower than a “C.”
Bachelor of Arts in English (Liberal Arts)
Bachelor of Arts in English (Teaching Certificate)
English Minor