English & World Languages Read about the newly transformed DEWL English & World Languages Read about the newly transformed DEWL Breadcrumb academics departments english and world languages About the Department The Department of English & World Languages (DEWL) develops cadets’ communicative, cultural, and critical thinking skills through coursework in literature and literary methodologies, along with linguistic, cultural, civilizational, media, and military studies. The department offers three areas of majors - English, World Languages (8 languages), and Foreign Area Studies (6 regions), as well as a Regional Area Studies (6 languages) minor.Through four essential core courses - one in composition, another in literature, and a two-course sequence in a world language - the department provides every cadet a common foundation in constructing and interpreting meaning through language.Department graduates are well prepared for 21st-century Army officership and equipped with the cultural, communicative, and intellectual skills necessary for leadership and service to the nation. Language and Culture Abroad Majors Majors determine course requirements and academic timelines as well as the type of career or branch that a cadet may choose to pursue after USMA graduation. In addition to the English Division’s major, the World Languages Division offers single or dual language majors in 8 languages - Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Foreign Area Studies majors focus on 6 separate regions - Africa, East Asia, Eurasia, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East. Explore English Major at USMA Explore World Languages Major at USMA Explore Foreign Area Studies Major at USMA Minors Minors offered by DEWL allow cadets to explore other areas of interest while still pursuing their academic major. These options allow cadets to choose a minor that either complements their major or adds another potential career path after graduation. Cadets can choose from one of 6 minor tracks: Middle East, East Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, or Eurasia. Explore Regional Studies Minor at USMA Research DEWL cadets, faculty, and staff participate in the pursuit of knowledge through USMA’s variety of outstanding research-oriented centers, institutes, and programs. Cadets may take part in capstone projects, offering hands-on experience in designing solutions for real-world challenges. Explore the Center for Languages, Cultures, & Regional Studies at USMA Explore the Humanities Center at USMA Explore Cadet Research at USMA Internships The department’s language and cultural immersion experiences include semester-length and short-term opportunities around the world. DEWL programs include overseas opportunities, including programs such as the Military Immersion and Exchange Program (MIEP), spring immersions, Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIADs), and Military Individual Advanced Development (MIAD). Many are specific to individual language programs, so cadets have options to learn more about their language of study with real-world experiences. English cultural immersion at USMA Military Immersion and Exchange Program (MIEP) Events & Activities Check out the recurring Conference on Language, Culture, and Military – hosted by our department! Explore the Conference on Language, Culture, and Military at USMA Clubs & Programs Department of English and World Languages courses, in addition to the Military Immersion and Exchange Program, encourage cadets' artistic development, creativity, and appreciation for culture and the arts at West Point and beyond. Explore Phi Sigma Iota - International Honor Society Military Immersion and Exchange Program (MIEP) COL John Baskerville Department Head Professor, U.S. Military Academy COL John Baskerville holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in Arabic studies, a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Middle Eastern studies, and the U.S. Army War College in strategic studies. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Arabic and French studies from the United States Military Academy. As an Army officer, COL Baskerville has served in several leadership roles as an Aviation officer and Army Foreign Area Officer with a Middle East regional specialty. Read more about COL Baskerville Meet the DEWL faculty and staff Follow Us Contact Us UPS/FEDEX Mailing address:United States Military AcademyATTN: MADN-EWL745 Brewerton RoadWest Point, NY 10996-1905Phone: (845) 938-2400Fax: (845) 938-3585 Email DEWL Prospective Staff & Faculty Want to learn more about becoming an academic instructor in the Department of English & World Languages? Join the DEWL team Explore non-commissioned officer opportunities Explore civilian opportunities Additional Resources Learn about the Defense Language InstituteLearn about the Foreign Academy Exchange Program (FAEP)