Languages, Literatures, and Writing
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Mark Decker
Chair
Languages, Literatures, and Writing
115 Bakeless Center
Bloomsburg
Fostering Communication, Creativity, and Global Citizenship
Embark on a journey of exploration in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Writing! We ignite a passion for effective communication, critical thinking, and cultural understanding. Through a rich curriculum in literature, languages, and cultural studies, our department empowers you to develop the skills and knowledge to navigate an interconnected world.
Department Information
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Writing is part of the College of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
Majors
UNDERGRADUATE
- English (B.A.)
- Creative Writing
- Literature and Society
- Professional Writing
- Languages and Cultures (B.A.)
- Arabic Studies
- Chinese Studies
- French Studies
- Russian and Eastern European Studies
- Spanish
- Spanish Translation and Interpretation
Minors
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Faculty and Staff
Leadership & Support
- Dr. Mark Decker, Department Chair | Bloomsburg
- Sandy Heier, Clerical Support | Bloomsburg
- Anne Moore, Clerical Support | Lock Haven
- Jocelyn Brion, Clerical Support | Mansfield
Faculty
BLOOMSBURG CAMPUS
- John Barrett
- Dr. James Brown
- Dr. Melissa Cheese
- Dr. Angelo Costanzo
- Dr. Tina Entzminger
- Dr. Christina Francis
- Dr. Claire Lawrence
- Dr. Mark Noon
- Dr. Cassandra O’Sullivan Sachar
- Dr. Ted Roggenbuck
- Dr. Anne-Dyer Stuart
- A.G. "Jerry" Wemple
- Dr. Stephen Whitworth
LOCK HAVEN CAMPUS
- Dr. Alyce Baker
- Dr. Nicole Burkholder-Mosco
- Dr. Tracey Cummings (LH & MA)
- Dr. Elizabeth Gruber
- Dr. Steven Hicks
- Dr. Robert Myers
- Dr. David Russell
- Dr. Lisette Schillig
MANSFIELD CAMPUS
Leadership & Support
- Dr. Mark Decker, Department Chair | Bloomsburg
- Elizabeth Stauder, Clerical Support | Bloomsburg
Faculty
BLOOMSBURG CAMPUS
- Dr. Nathalie G. Cornelius
- Dr. Patricia Dórame-Holoviak
- Dr. Solange García-Moll
- Dr. Amarilis Hidalgo-de Jesús
- Dr. Yahya Laayouni
- Dr. Jing Luo
- Mykola Polyhua
- Dr. Jesus Salas-Elorza
LOCK HAVEN CAMPUS
MANSFIELD CAMPUS
Student Resources
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