The Division of Literature and Languages offers a variety of coursework within each of its seven departments, including literary theory and history, intensive exploration of specific authors or literary periods, cultural studies, creative writing, and foreign language proficiency. Majors within the division include Chinese; English; French; German; Greek, Latin, & Ancient Mediterranean Studies; Russian; and Spanish. There are many interdisciplinary majors that also involve literature.
Video Library
Faculty Office Hours ’25 - Spanish & Humanities 110
Professor Christian Kroll (Spanish & Humanities) discusses classes, research, and the Spanish major and Humanities 110 class at Reed.
Faculty Office Hours ’25 - Russian
Professor Zhenya Bershtein (Russian) discusses classes, research, and the Russian major at Reed.Faculty Office Hours ’25 - Comparative Literature & German
Professor Jan Mieszkowski (Comparative Literature & German) discusses classes, research, and the German and comparative literature majors at Reed.Faculty Office Hours ’24 - English
Hear from Professor Michael Faletra as he breaks down the English major and minor at Reed, discusses his areas of research, and answers questions.
French Major Overview ’22
Professors Ann Delehanty and Hugh Hochman discuss the structure of the French major and minor and the core scholarly questions that will guide your work.
Alumni Interview with Rob Seamans ’96, English
Milyon Trulove, Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, talks with Rob Seamans ’96, Reed alum and professor at NYU Stern School of Business.