NWOSU Department of English, Foreign Language, & Humanities

NWOSU Department of English, Foreign Language, & Humanities degree. We also offer an English minor and a writing minor.

The NWOSU English, Foreign Language, and Humanities Department is committed to preparing students to be leaders in the world through the use of their English or English Ed. The English program, in conjunction with Northwestern Oklahoma State University, is committed to the institution's "community of learners that includes students, teachers, staff, administrators, and area citizens advancing learning excellence and preparing its members for service as leaders and entrepreneurs in the changing climate of northwest Oklahoma and the world." Guided by the principles of that mission, the English program offers courses in literature and composition to develop creative and critical thinking skills, leading to successful performance in written communication required for success in a rapidly changing global environment. In addition, the program encourages innovative and interactive learning through computer technologies, engages students as participants in the construction of knowledge, and involves them in the analysis and creation of texts and discourse through historical, cultural, visual, and rhetorical contexts. Furthermore, English courses foster a sense of intellectual community between faculty and students by cultivating discussions about literature, rhetoric, writing, film studies, and pedagogy. They stimulate intellectual curiosity and creativity, leading to original and independent thinking in order to prepare students to teach in the public school, to enter graduate programs, or to qualify for careers in non-academic environments.

Join us TONIGHT for the first meeting of the 26/27 academic year!!!We have a fun prompt in store and, more importantly, ...
08/27/2026

Join us TONIGHT for the first meeting of the 26/27 academic year!!!

We have a fun prompt in store and, more importantly, free cookies. No sharing required :)

Welcome back, Rangers!Get obsessed with any movies, tv shows, books, songs, or video games this summer? Let us know in t...
08/18/2026

Welcome back, Rangers!

Get obsessed with any movies, tv shows, books, songs, or video games this summer? Let us know in the comments!

Wish you could talk about your fave stories all day? Consider being an English major, where you can do just that and still be

We're proud of you, Kelsie!!! We may be biased, but our majors are pretty cool. Interested in teaching English? Come vis...
08/13/2026

We're proud of you, Kelsie!!! We may be biased, but our majors are pretty cool. Interested in teaching English? Come visit us in Vinson Hall or shoot us a message!!

Our English Education teacher candidate, Kelsie Doane, is starting her Classroom Organization field experience with a familiar face! She’s pictured here with Okeene High School principal and NWOSU alum Shane Feely. Thank you to our incredible alumni teachers and leaders for opening their schools to mentor our future teachers!

Happy Birthday to William Shakespeare!
04/23/2025

Happy Birthday to William Shakespeare!

Join us for Creativity Fest! There’s still time to sign up!
04/07/2025

Join us for Creativity Fest! There’s still time to sign up!

Join us for a reading and book signing!
04/07/2025

Join us for a reading and book signing!

Do you have a “Vendetta”? Join Dr. Vaughan’s class to discuss epic dystopian worlds!
03/28/2025

Do you have a “Vendetta”? Join Dr. Vaughan’s class to discuss epic dystopian worlds!

¡Aprende español con Dr. Vest! Learn Spanish with Dr. Vest!
03/27/2025

¡Aprende español con Dr. Vest! Learn Spanish with Dr. Vest!

Are you interested in creative writing? Sign up for the class with Dr. Stephens!
03/26/2025

Are you interested in creative writing? Sign up for the class with Dr. Stephens!

Discover old legends in this Mythology course!
03/24/2025

Discover old legends in this Mythology course!

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709 Oklahoma Boulevard
Alva, OK
73717

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+15803278474

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