Division of Languages & Literature

About L&L at MC

We humans use language to understand others and to be understood ourselves. We write literature in order to express our loftiest goals and ideals, our deepest fears, and every aspect of life in between. So the study of language and literature, either in English or in a foreign language, is a superb pathway to understanding real people and to communicating well with them.

All the majors in the division – English, Spanish, Writing Communication, and Teaching English as a Second Language – sharpen students’ skills in interpreting and expressing ideas through carefully crafted language. In varying degrees, all nurture an awareness of culture and an understanding of differences of culture and worldview.

These majors make great preparation for careers as diverse as law, ministry, teaching, journalism, public relations, publishing, management, politics, social work, diplomacy, tourism, and labor relations. Simply put, studying in this division can prepare you well for any work involving interpreting texts, crafting the written word or interacting with people.

Research & Outcomes

Learn more about what some of our current students and recent graduates are doing! Check out the programs of study pages to see profiles, outcomes data and exemplary Senior Studies. You also can read about internship and job opportunities that students have experienced as part of our unique Maryville College Works program.

 

Faculty & Staff

Sam Overstreet
Dr. Sam Overstreet
Chair, Division of Languages & Literature, Professor of English, Ralph S. Collins Professor in the Humanities
Will Phillips
Dr. Will Phillips
Associate Professor of English
Naiara Centeno
Dr. Naiara Centeno
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Leire Echevarria-Canal
Dr. Leire Echevarria-Canal
Assistant Professor in Spanish
Christina Seymour
Christina Seymour
Assistant Professor in Writing Communication
Scott Steele
Scott Steele
Assistant Professor of English
Jan Taylor
Jan Taylor
Senior Lecturer in Composition
Shannon Heath
Dr. Shannon Heath
Visiting Lecturer in English
MaryLeith Turner
MaryLeith Turner
Visiting Lecturer in English
David Baker
David Baker
Adjunct Instructor in English
Kristi Casey
Dr. Kristi Casey
Adjunct Instructor of English
Kristi Caux
Kristi Caux
Adjunct Instructor of French
Danielle Coulson
Danielle Coulson
Adjunct Instructor of French
Keiko Eda
Keiko Eda
Adjunct Instructor in Japanese
Penny Ferguson
Dr. Penny Ferguson
Adjunct Instructor in English
Ted Higgs
Ted Higgs
Adjunct Instructor of English, History, Italian & Latin
Nancy Kemp
Dr. Nancy Kemp
Adjunct Instructor in English
Rachel Littrell
Rachel Littrell
Adjunct Instructor in English
Zsuzsanna Roth
Dr. Zsuzsanna Roth
Adjunct Instructor of German
Rosa Toledo
Rosa Toledo
Adjunct Instructor of Spanish
Pedro Tomas
Pedro Tomas
Adjunct Instructor of Spanish
Division of Humanities and Languages & Literature  - Office
Division of Humanities and Languages & Literature – Office
Wendy Specter, Administrative Assistant
Steve Wildsmith
Steve Wildsmith
Assistant Director, Marketing & Communications, Adjunct Instructor

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