Language & Literature Programs
Engage with literature from different periods and cultures.
At the Bass School, creative writers, literary translators, and literature scholars come together in a single program dedicated to transnational and interdisciplinary scholarship and practice.

Literature
The study of literature includes English literature and the literatures of Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Our BA in Literature is also available in a variety of concentrations. Our graduate programs in literature offer a dynamic environment for delving into research across a diverse spectrum of literary traditions. Creative writing and literary translation are integral parts of the MA and PhD in Literature.
BA Concentrations: Creative Writing | Pre-Law | Professional and Technical Writing | Spanish
Related Minors: Minor in Creative Writing | Minor in Literature | Minor in Spanish
Graduate Level Certificates: Creative Writing | Literary Translation
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Dr. Charles Hatfield
Associate Professor and Program Head
Phone: 972-883-2780
Email: charles.hatfield@utdallas.edu
Office: JO 5.516
Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
The University of Texas at Dallas, JO31
800 W. Campbell Road
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
Phone: 972-883-2759 or 972-883-2980