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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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Student Teacher Enrollment Meetings

The Professional Development Center staff will enroll undergraduate and graduate students seeking admission into teaching certification programs on Friday, Feb. 3 from 9:00-11:00 in CFO 205 and on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in CFO 204.

Undergraduate Advisors for Spring 2012

The undergraduate advisors in ESFL for this semester are Dr. Stephen Souris and Dr. Vivian Casper.  Please see the Staff & Faculty page of the web site for their contact information.

Deadline of February 1

February 1 is the deadline for a number of things.  It is the deadline for applications for those interested in the doctoral program in Rhetoric (for those expecting a fall admission) as well as the deadline for applications for graduate assistantships and graduate teaching assistantships for 2012-2013.  The current form for the assistantships can be found on the student resources page of the web site.