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Programs in Languages and Literature

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Programs in languages and literature generally focus on foreign cultures and the humanistic and scientific study of linguistics through literature and society. A wide variety of subtopics exist, including: general literature, American literature, professional writing, composition, African languages, Arabic languages, and sign language, among others.

Top Schools For Languages and Literature Programs

Most Selective:
Stanford University

Least Selective:
Zarem-Golde ORT Technical Institute

Largest:
University of Phoenix - Online

Smallest:
Teachers College at Columbia University

Most Expensive:
Colby College

Least Expensive:
West Point

Best Academics:
Stanford University

Best Social Life:
University of Alabama

Most Diverse:
Princeton University

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Pacific Union College

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Miami University

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University of Chicago

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Stanford University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI		$23,059 29,922 895 Bachelor's (755), Master's (89),
Doctoral (51)
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA		$23,852 18,031 892 Certificate (123), Bachelor's (698),
Master's (48), Doctoral (23)
University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA		$31,022 25,534 892 Bachelor's (765), Master's (45),
Doctoral (82)
Cal State Long Beach
Long Beach, CA		$15,530 29,348 878 Bachelor's (807), Master's (71)
UMN
Minneapolis, MN		$15,466 33,236 858 Certificate (14), Bachelor's (772),
Master's (43), Doctoral (29)
University of Washington
Seattle, WA		$24,367 28,575 846 Bachelor's (732), Master's (91),
Doctoral (23)
Penn State
University Park, PA		$25,946 37,988 840 Certificate (341), Bachelor's (418),
Master's (51), Doctoral (30)
University of Texas - Austin
Austin, TX		$30,006 38,168 793 Bachelor's (633), Master's (92),
Doctoral (68)
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA		$30,935 26,556 787 Certificate (47), Bachelor's (659),
Master's (32), Doctoral (49)
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI		$34,937 26,208 746 Bachelor's (648), Master's (56),
Doctoral (42)
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Languages and Literature Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 2,533 2%
Associate 3,265 3%
Bachelor's 91,553 84%
Master's 10,696 10%
Doctoral 791 1%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 65,276 33%
Female 133,403 67%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 11,649 6%
Black or African American 10,633 6%
Hispanic or Latino 16,128 8%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 1,136 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 138,115 72%
Other/Unknown 14,273 7%
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Languages and Literature Internships

Job Title:Literature Tutoring/Teaching
Description:My daughter is not doing well in language arts. I'm looking for a tutor who can help her improve her grades and avoid going to summer school. Thank you. literature Tutoring & Teaching opportunities available in Alpharetta, GA starting at...
Company:Wyzant Tutoring
Location:Alpharetta, GA
Posted:4/9/2012
Source:WyzAnt Tutoring
Job Title:Dean, Language Arts and Learning Resources
Description:San Mateo County Community College District Dean, Language Arts & Learning Resources Posting Number: 0600677 Salary: The annual salary range for this position is $122,000 - $155,000. Division: SKY - Language Arts/Learning Res. Position...
Company:San Mateo County Community College District
Location:San Mateo, CA
Posted:4/12/2012
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Lauder Institute and Department of East Asian Languages & Civilizations Full-time Lecturer
Description:The nation's first university, Penn is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. Situated on a beautiful urban campus, it provides access to a multitude of educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities.
Company:University of Pennsylvania
Location:Philadelphia, PA
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:Inside Higher Ed
Job Title:Research Intern, International Advocacy Resou
Description:The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has been designated as one of five coordinating partners for Michael R. Bloomberg's Global Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use in low and middle-income countries, where more than two-thirds of the world's...
Company:Campaign For Tobacco-free Kids
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/3/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:English as a Second Language (ESL) Faculty Position, Tenure Track
Description:Gainesville State College invites applications for a 10-month, faculty position on the Colleges Gainesville Campus. This position may require occasional evening and weekend responsibilities and reports to the Associate Vice President for...
Company:Gainesville State College
Location:Oakwood, GA
Posted:5/15/2012
Source:Inside Higher Ed
Job Title:Research Intern
Description:Internship Program Description The Free the Slaves internship program is a formal effort to develop and train future leaders of the anti-slavery movement. We seek to provide each participant with training and hands-on experience in various...
Company:Free the Slaves
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:3/16/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Assistant Professor of World Languages & Literatures - French
Description:Earned Ph.D. highly desirable. Equivalent of two years experience teaching university-level French; interactive pedagogical methodology and familiarity with ACTFL assessment desirable. Ability to lead and instruct graduate and...
Company:Southern Connecticut State University
Location:New Haven, CT
Posted:1/9/2012
Source:Southern Connecticut State University
Job Title:Assistant Professor - Department of Language and Literature
Description:Assistant Professor - Department of Language and Literature Opening Date for Hire: January 9, 2012 The department of Language and Literature at Oklahoma Christian invites applications for an Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2012.
Company:Oklahoma Christian University
Location:Edmond, OK
Posted:2/16/2012
Source:Oklahoma Christian University
Job Title:Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Modern Languages & Literatures
Description:Requisition Number: 102486 Regular / Temporary: Temporary Full / Part Time: Part-Time Appointment Duration / End Date: 2012-2013 Academic Year Department CLA-Modern Languages & Lit College / Division CLA-College of Liberal Arts...
Company:California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Location:San Luis Obispo, CA
Posted:3/17/2012
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Computer Savvy Linguist/Literature/English summer intern
Description:Textnomics, Inc. is building the most comprehensive tool set for the massive job market space on the planet. We are a vertical text mining, natural language processing and machine learning company based in Silicon Valley, and we're hiring.
Company:Textnomics
Location:Sunnyvale, CA
Posted:4/18/2012
Source:Startuply | Startup Jobs

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