Resources for
Department of Languages, Literature, and Writing
Union’s Department of Languages, Literature, and Writing develops students who engage literature and language with discernment, write with precision and grace, and graduate prepared to communicate a biblical worldview across every field they enter.
Ethos
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The Applied Linguistics major prepares students for careers and vocations involving human language — including translation, interpretation, cross-cultural engagement and research. Students gain a framework for understanding language structure, acquisition and cultural significance, with a customizable 12-hour emphasis tailored to individual goals.
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The Classics major at Union University engages the history, language, philosophy, art, and literature of ancient civilizations with particular attention to Greece, Rome, and the ancient Near East, including the contexts that shaped the development of Judaism and Christianity. Students are prepared for graduate study, education, and careers requiring deep… Read More
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The English major at Union University challenges students with a wide range of literature, writing, and language courses that develop critical thinking, analytical depth, and communication excellence. Grounded in a Christ-centered liberal arts tradition, graduates are prepared for graduate study, teaching, professional writing, and a broad range of careers requiring… Read More
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The Spanish program at Union University offers an innovative curriculum in Spanish language, literature, culture, and linguistics, developing proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Students choose from a rich array of upper-level courses and frequently double major in Applied Linguistics, business, or another humanities field, preparing them for careers… Read More
Union's Languages, Literature, and Writing faculty are writers, scholars, and committed believers who take both their craft and their students personally. With small class sizes, they walk alongside students through literature, language, and writing, forming the kind of thoughtful, compelling communicators the world genuinely needs.
Christine Bailey
Professor of English and Director of Composition Support
Christine Bailey
Professor of English and Director of Composition Support
Jay Beavers
Associate Professor of English
Jay Beavers
Associate Professor of English
Janna Chance
Professor of English
Janna Chance
Professor of English
Jason Crawford
Professor of English
Jason Crawford
Professor of English
Julie Glosson
University Professor of Language
Julie Glosson
University Professor of Language
Scott Huelin
Director for the Honors Community | Professor of English
Scott Huelin
Director for the Honors Community | Professor of English
Fred Johnson
Professor of English | Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Fred Johnson
Professor of English | Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
David Malone
Chair and Professor of English
David Malone
Chair and Professor of English
Victoria Malone
Assistant Professor of Language | Director for Study Abroad, Senior International Officer
Victoria Malone
Assistant Professor of Language | Director for Study Abroad, Senior International Officer
Karen Martin
University Professor of Language and Discipline Coordinator
Karen Martin
University Professor of Language and Discipline Coordinator
John T. Netland
University Professor of English
John T. Netland
University Professor of English
Gavin Richardson
University Professor of English
Gavin Richardson
University Professor of English
The Honors Program for the English major is intended to offer outstanding students the opportunity to engage in certain kinds of advanced, academically challenging projects that they might not have the occasion to encounter in the standard English curriculum.
The Honors program in Languages offers outstanding students the opportunity to engage in advanced, academically rigorous research and writing projects that expand upon the breadth and depth of the standard curricular offerings in Spanish and Applied Linguistics.
